iGaming Daily

SBC Media

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

  1. 4 HR AGO

    BetMGM: Q1 Strategy Shift | Ep. 754

    In today's episode of iGaming Daily, Host Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas News editor Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the latest Q1 business update from BetMGM and how the joint venture is navigating a landscape of cooling revenue guidance and the rising threat of prediction markets. Tune in to today's episode to find out: The Financial Breakdown: Why BetMGM hit $25 million in EBITDA despite lowering its full-year revenue guidance.The Prediction Market Pivot: CEO Adam Greenblatt’s candid (and critical) take on the rise of PMs and their impact on traditional sports betting.iGaming Dominance: Why online casino remains the "shining light" for the brand and the roadmap for upcoming expansion in Alberta and Virginia.Market Reactions: How the mixed Q1 results have impacted the share prices of parent companies Entain and MGM Resorts.The Future of the JV: An analysis of whether Entain and MGM are satisfied with the status quo or if a structural change is on the horizon.Host: Charlie HornerGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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.

    32 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    UK Affordability Checks in Trouble? Key Backer Calls for PAUSE | Ep. 753

    Affordability checks are back in the spotlight… but not for the reasons you’d expect. After years of debate following the UK Gambling Act Review, one of the key voices behind affordability checks is now calling for a pause on their implementation raising serious questions about whether the policy is fit for purpose. In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we break down:  Why affordability checks were introduced in the first place  The latest call to pause them — and why it matters  Concerns around privacy, friction, and player experience Whether the industry’s fears about the black market are becoming reality  What this means for the future of UK gambling regulation With pressure mounting from both industry stakeholders and reform advocates, is this the beginning of a major rethink? Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Luke WaltersEditor: Luke Walters Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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. #iGaming #GamblingNews #UKGambling #AffordabilityChecks #BettingIndustry #GamblingRegulation #iGamingDaily #SportsBetting #GamingNews #UKPolicy

    28 min
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    UK Retail: Betting’s Breaking Point | Ep. 752

    In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss the shifting landscape of the UK retail betting sector following a massive Grand National weekend, the fallout of recent tax hikes, and the uncertain future of the high-street bookmaker. Tune in to today's episode as we explore: The Grand National Aftermath: A look at the betting volume from Aintree and the controversial calls from Green Party Leader Zack Polanski to ban horse racing entirely.The Retail Squeeze: How the 40% tax on online casino operations is inadvertently forcing operators to slash costs and close brick-and-mortar shops to maintain efficiency.The Future of William Hill: Analyzing reports that evoke is looking to sell the iconic brand's retail estate and who the potential bidders might be in this climate.Community Pillars vs. "Hubs of Evil": Joe Streeter shares his firsthand experience working in betting shops to challenge the negative perceptions often found in the UK press.A Glimmer of Hope: Why Buzz Bingo and the bingo sector might be the only positive stories in a retail environment facing further sports betting tax hikes in 2027.Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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.

    31 min
  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    BetBlocker Funding Breakthrough | Ep. 751

    In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter and special guest Duncan Garvie, CEO of BetBlocker, as the trio unpack the significance of its recent OHID funding win, the future of safer gambling provision in the UK, and the wider debate around regulation, scrutiny, and industry responsibility. Tune in to today's episode as we explore: How BetBlocker secured just over £1 million in OHID funding and what was required to evidence its impact and effectivenessDuncan Garvie’s reflections on his career in ADR and what led him to step away from that part of the industryWhat changes in his day-to-day role now that he is full-time CEO of BetBlockerWhat the new funding means for BetBlocker’s next two years of expansion and support for usersWhether the evolving UK safer gambling landscape can realistically replace the role previously played by GambleAware and what that means for the sector’s future Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Joe Streeter & Duncan Garvie Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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.

    32 min

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

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