iGaming Daily

SBC Media

A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.

  1. 30 Jun

    Why Inclusivity Is A Business Strategy, Not A Buzzword | Ep. 805

    Is the gaming industry really struggling to find talent — or are companies simply looking in the same places? In this episode of iGaming Daily, live from SBC Summit Americas 2026, Ana Maria Menezes speaks with Kweku Sapara-Grant, Director of External Affairs at Lotto.com and board member of African Americans In Gaming, about inclusivity, hiring, leadership and why diversity should be viewed as a sustainable business strategy. The conversation explores how the gaming industry is changing, why younger and more diverse professionals are reshaping the sector, and how businesses can benefit from broadening the voices they bring into the room. In this episode:✅ Why the gaming industry needs new voices✅ Whether companies are looking for talent in the wrong places✅ How inclusive workplaces can improve business performance✅ Why diversity is not separate from merit✅ The role of AI and bias in hiring✅ Why representation matters at leadership level✅ How diverse voices help businesses avoid costly mistakes✅ Why inclusivity can drive innovation and long-term growth✅ What leaders can do to build more open company cultures As Kwaku explains, diversity is not just a moral duty it is also a business advantage. Companies that want to innovate, reach new audiences and build stronger teams need to make sure more people are heard, seen and given the chance to get through the door. #iGamingDaily #Inclusivity #DiversityAndInclusion #GamingIndustry #iGaming #Lotto #AfricanAmericanGaming #SBCSummitAmericas #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #GamingCareers

    19 min
  2. 29 Jun

    North American Gaming Regulation: Prediction Markets, Compliance & The Black Market | Ep. 804

    How is regulation shaping the future of gaming across the US and Canada? Live from the SBC Summit Americas 2026 show floor, this SBC Media podcast brings together a panel of North American gaming experts to discuss the biggest regulatory and compliance challenges facing the industry today. The conversation covers fragmented state and provincial frameworks, prediction markets, sweepstakes, AML requirements, KYC, taxation, black market operators, player protection and the growing need for regulatory harmonisation across North America. In this episode: ✅ Why North American gaming regulation is becoming more fragmented✅ The biggest compliance challenges for operators✅ How US states and Canadian provinces approach regulation differently✅ Why prediction markets are dominating regulatory conversations✅ The role of KYC, AML and player protection✅ How operators manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions✅ Why Alberta’s upcoming market launch matters for Canada✅ The ongoing challenge of offshore and black market operators✅ Why regulation is key to moving players into safer legal markets✅ How the World Cup could expose gaps in the current system As new products continue to emerge and regulated operators compete with offshore alternatives, the panel asks a crucial question: how can North America create a safer, more effective and more competitive gaming market? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly iGaming news, analysis, and industry interviews. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.  #GamingRegulation #iGaming #SportsBetting #PredictionMarkets #SBCSummitAmericas #CanadianGaming #USGaming #Compliance #AML #KYC #BettingIndustry #GamingIndustry

    29 min

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