iGaming Daily
A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.
Ep 695: ICE Barcelona 2026: Tough Decisions, Big Signals and What Comes Next
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the key talking points, regulatory signals and industry realities shaping iGaming in the year ahead.
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Why ICE 2026 feels like a major inflection point for operators and suppliersHow rising regulation, taxation and margin pressure are reshaping operator–supplier relationshipsWhat UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller’s comments on Meta reveal abou...Ep 694: iGaming Daily Live from ICE Barcelona: Betsson, Gibraltar and the Affiliate Question
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio join you live from ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss Betsson’s mixed Q4 performance, shifting dynamics in the affiliate space, and the future of Gibraltar’s gambling framework amid mounting UK budget pressures.
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What Betsson’s preliminary Q4 2025 results reveal, why the Nordics and CEECA regions slowed, and how investors have reactedHow regional revenue shifts (from Western Europe to Latin America) are resh...Ep 693: The Black Market Conundrum: Live from ICE Barcelona 2026
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the growing global crackdown on illegal gambling, emerging regulatory cooperation, and the industry’s ongoing battle with the black market.
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Why Turkey has launched one of the most aggressive anti–illegal gambling crackdowns in the world, and what it means for operators and payment providersHow the proposal for a glob...Ep 692: Alberta Moves Forward as US Legislative Sessions Heat Up
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas and Canadian Business’ Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio discuss the long-awaited regulatory movement in Alberta and key legislative developments taking shape across the United States.
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What Alberta’s newly published Internet Gaming Standards reveal about the province’s regulatory directionHow the proposed Alberta market could be structured and whether the framework is likely to evolveWho will oversee and manage online gaming once Alberta...Ep 691: Is World Cup 2026 a Game Changer for Betting and Fan Engagement?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by his co-host and fellow SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt, alongside iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter, as the trio discuss FIFA’s evolving relationship with the betting industry and what the 2026 World Cup could mean for fan engagement, commercialisation, and global wagering activity.
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What FIFA’s deal with Stats Perform reveals about its long-term fan engagement and data strategyHow FIFA’s historical stance on betting partnerships compares to this new commercial directionWhy a US, Canada...Ep 690: A Eurotrip Before ICE
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor at Large Ted Menmuir and Editor of SBC News Ted Orme Claye as the trio discuss a fast paced tour of European gambling headlines ahead of the industry’s first major gathering of 2026 in Barcelona.
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What Michael Dugher’s exit from the BGC means for UK gambling politics and the trade body’s next chapterWhy Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signals for regulatory credibilityHow Betway’s withdrawal...Ep 689: Greentube’s 2025 Momentum and Global Expansion Plans for 2026
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Markus Antl, Director of Global Sales & Key Account Management at Greentube GmbH, as the duo discuss the company’s standout 2025 performance, competitive innovation strategies and ambitious global expansion plans heading into 2026.
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How Greentube used 2025 to refine its strategy, internal processes and content roadmap for long-term growthWhat role branded content, exclusive operator partnerships and studio specialisation play in standing out in crowded marketsHow Greentube leverages its B2C insights to strengthen its B2B offering th...Ep 688: UK Gambling Stuck On Repeat Mode
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio tackle the UK gambling industry’s return to political deadlock, mounting pressure on Labour to act and growing fears that reform is heading down a road to nowhere.
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What emerged from the latest UK gambling debate and why it feels so familiarWhether Labour has a clear direction on gambling reform or is still avoiding key decisionsWho Dawn Butler is and what...Ep 687: Can Uruguay Set the Standard for Latin American Regulation?
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias business journalist Pedro Occhiuzzi as the trio discuss why Uruguay could become Latin America’s most intriguing iGaming market in 2026 amid regional tax hikes, regulatory reform and a proposed mixed-model framework.
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Why tax increases in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are reshaping the Latin American iGaming landscapeHow Uruguay’s current online gambling system operates and why reform momentum is building againWhat Senator Felipe Carballo’s proposed mixed model me...Ep 686: Indiana Makes Moves as Prediction Markets Face Insider Trading Heat
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss key U.S. legislative developments, Indiana’s evolving stance on sweepstakes and iLottery, and growing concerns around insider trading in prediction markets.
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• Why Indiana lawmakers have acknowledged sweepstakes as legal and why regulation is still firmly on the table
 • What’s driving Indiana’s push to regulate sweepstakes despite that legal clarification
 • What the new iLottery bill includes and what it could mean for t...
Ep 685: Colombia’s 19% iGaming Tax Explained
In today’s episode, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio break down Colombia’s newly enforced 19% VAT on online betting deposits and what it signals for the future of the Latin American iGaming market.
With the tax coming into force at the start of 2026, the panel explores why the Colombian government introduced the measure, how it compares to tax changes across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, and whether operators can realistically absorb the cost or if players will ultimately feel the impa...
Ep 684: Reading the Early Tea Leaves of 2026
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the early headlines of 2026 and examine whether recent political, regulatory and market developments point to meaningful change for the gambling industry or a return to business as usual.
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Why UK gambling is once again under political scrutiny as 2026 beginsWhat John O’Reilly’s retirement as Rank Group CEO signals for the wider UK marketWhether new taxes, advertising debates and regu...Ep 683: What the Public Really Thinks About UK Gambling
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio unpack the UK gambling sector’s latest reputational reckoning and what a new public opinion report means for regulation, reform and trust in 2026.
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What the Ending a Losing Streak report is, who authored and funded it and why its timing mattersThe stance the report takes on gambling and whether its conclusions are as clear-cut as they appearWho the report speaks...Ep 682: Back to the Future of iGaming: Taxes, Tech and the World Cup Test
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by co-host Fernando Noodt and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir to reflect on the defining narratives of 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 could hold for the global iGaming industry.
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Why 2025 may mark the midpoint of gambling’s most conflicted decadeHow aggressive global tax hikes are reshaping operator margins and market strategyWhat India’s real-money gaming ban means for regulation worldwideWhy the 2026 World Cup could be the highest-risk betting event the industry has ever seenWhere...Ep 681: Brazil’s Betting Boom: Reflecting on 2025 and Preparing for 2026
As iGaming Daily welcomes 2026, we’re taking the time to reflect on 2025's biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ana Maria Menezes, SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, alongside SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante, as they discuss the key developments, controversies, and regulatory shifts that shaped Brazil’s first full year of regulated sports betting, and what operators should watch for in 2026.
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How 2025 unfolded as a historic year for Brazil’s regulated sports betting market, full of opp...Ep 680: SBC Americas 2025 Review: Disruption, Controversy, and Change Ahead
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jessica Welman, Managing Editor, alongside SBC Americas & Canadian Business Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale, as they discuss the explosive rise of prediction markets, regulatory controversies, and some of the year’s most unusual stories in the US gambling sector.
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How prediction markets are reshaping the US gambling industry and creating a rift between digital-only operator...Ep 679: iGaming Expert 2025 Review and Looking Ahead to 2026
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Expert, alongside iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee, as they discuss the most controversial sponsorships, ethical debates in game design, and geopolitical shifts that shaped the global gambling sector in 2025.
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How Birmingham City FC’s sponsorship missteps exposed gaps in due diligence and regulatory oversightHow a controversial slot game pus...Ep 678: SBC Noticias Year in Review: iGaming’s Biggest Stories of 2025
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor at SBC Noticias, alongside SBC Noticias Business Journalists Pedro Occhiuzzi and Damian Martinez, as they discuss the defining regulatory and fiscal developments shaping the iGaming landscape across Latin America and Spain.
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Why Colombia’s new player-facing tax is pushing bettors towards the black marketHow Mexico’s sharp tax increases could accelerate...Ep 677: SBC News Year in Review: iGaming’s Biggest Stories of 2025
As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. To kick off the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to unpack the standout headlines from across the SBC News network, including a jaw-dropping lottery blunder that stunned the industry.
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Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, including major moves by Flutter and AllwynHow the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volati...Ep 676: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Gaming and Tech- SBC Summit Lisbon 2025
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we’re bringing you a must-hear conference session straight from SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, taken from the powerful panel “Women in Tech, Gambling and Sports: The Glass Ceiling and Beyond,” where industry leaders unpack what real progress looks like for gender diversity in iGaming and what still stands in the way.
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How unconscious bias still shows up in iGaming, tech, and sports and how leaders overcome itWhy the “confidence gap” holds women back in hiring and leadership conversationsThe real business impact of diverse, re...Ep 675: iGaming SEO in Crisis: Ivana Flynn & Sean Bianco on Surviving 2026
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Sean Bianco, Co-founder of Gain Changer, as the duo discuss the brutal reality of modern iGaming SEO, the rise of negative SEO warfare, and what affiliates must do to survive heading into 2026.
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Why Google core updates are wiping out iGaming affiliates overnightHow fake DMCA takedowns and DDoS attacks are being used to steal rankingsWhy relying on a single website is now a critical business riskThe role automation plays in defending and scaling SEO asse...Ep 674: Brazil’s Betting Tax Shake Up and What Comes Next for the Market
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante and soon to be SBC Media Manager Ana Maria Menezes. As Ana teases her upcoming role within SBC, the trio unpack Brazil’s newly approved betting tax increase, its political implications, and what the changes could mean for operators, consumers, and the future stability of the regulated market.
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What exactly was approved by the Brazilian Senate and what still needs to happen before the tax hike b...Ep 673: ITV Eyes Next Win on Bingo & Casino launch
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss ITV’s plans to expand its ITV Win platform with a new bingo and casino launch and whether the broadcaster can succeed in one of the UK gambling industry’s most competitive markets.
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What ITV has announced with its ITV Win bingo and casino expansion and why the timing matters post-BudgetHow important celebrity talent, brand familiarity and prime-time...Ep 672: Finland On Schedule For 2026 Refresh & 2027 Relaunch
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss Finland’s landmark gambling reform, following the decisive parliamentary vote to end Veikkaus’ online monopoly and introduce a new licensing regime.
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Why Finland’s 158-8 parliamentary vote marks a defining moment for Europe’s 2025 regulatory landscapeWhat the final Gambling Reform Bill actually delivers and the key non-negotiables for licensed operatorsHow the end of Veikkaus’ online monopoly reshapes competition, product choice...Ep 671: Positionless Marketing & The Road To 2026 With Optimove
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to unpack the key lessons from 2025 and explore how data-driven, positionless marketing is shaping the future of iGaming ahead of a pivotal year for the industry.
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Optimove’s key highlights from 2025 and how the year shaped its growth and strategyWhat Optimove will showcase at ICE Barcelona 2026 and why major industry events remain criticalThe biggest marketing and technology trends set to dominate iGaming conversations in 2026How positi...Ep 670: Fighting Black: Can iGaming Stop the Black Market Surge?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the growing threat of black market gambling, declining channelisation rates across Europe, and how the regulated industry must respond as it heads towards 2026.
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Why black market gambling has become one of the defining narratives of 2025What recent research reveals about who the black market really serves and how large it may beHow regulatory pressure, taxation, and compliance costs...Ep 669: Underdog Bows Out of Sports Betting as Prediction Markets Take Center Stage
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo delve into Underdog’s decision to exit sports betting and pivot entirely toward prediction markets.
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• How Underdog’s brief sportsbook history unfolded and which states it operated in
• The key factors that drove the company to abandon sports betting
• What Underdog hopes to accomplish within the emerging prediction markets space
• Whether the company’s rapid pivots signal a deeper identity issue
• How this shift fits...
Ep 668: Evoke’s Strategic Shake-Up: What the Future Holds for William Hill and 888
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter and Business Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss Evoke’s surprise strategic review and what it could mean for the future of William Hill, 888, and the wider gambling industry.
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What we know so far about Evoke’s newly announced strategic review.Why Evoke is exploring a potential sale and the core factors driving the decision.How recent tax rises and the UK budget have impacted the group’s financ...Ep 667: Estonia Makes Its Tax Play For Gambling Relevance
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio delve into Estonia’s controversial decision to cut gambling licence taxes and what it means for the country’s ambitions to become Europe’s next major iGaming hub.
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Why Estonia’s Liberal coalition has pushed for a reduction of gambling licence taxes from 6% to 4%The key political and industry stakeholders behind the policy shiftHow the tax cut has created intern...Ep 666: In Bloom… Sensitivities on Syndicate Bets
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss why English football’s relationship with betting has returned to the spotlight following alleged scrutiny of Tony Bloom and the Starlizard syndicate.
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• Why the Guardian investigation into the allegations around Tony Bloom has gained so much attention in the wake of the recent tax judgement
• What a betting syndicate actually is in the UK and the rules that govern...
Ep 665: Inside Missouri’s Sports Betting Launch: Operators, Rules and Roadblocks
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Sue Schneider, SBC Media Consultant and Co-founder of Defy the Odds, and Marc Ellinger, founding partner of Ellinger Bell law firm and a member of IMGL, as the trio discuss the long-awaited launch of legal sports betting in Missouri and the key questions shaping this brand new market.
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How Missouri finally crossed the finish line to become the 40th state with legal sports bettingThe rules, regulations and regulatory bodies governing the new marketWhich operators...Ep 664: Fanatics Markets Goes Live in 10 States: A New Era for Sports Prediction?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo delve into Fanatics’ rapid and unexpected leap into prediction markets, exploring what its 10-state launch of Fanatics Markets means for the future of US sports wagering and the wider industry.
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Where Fanatics Markets is live today and why these 10 states matterWhether this rollout is a precursor to a nationwide pushHow Fanatics moved faster than rivals despite entering the Crypto.com deal lateIf states like Del...Ep 663: Argentina’s iGaming Crossroads: Regulation, Responsibility & the Road to 2026
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Tomás GarcĂa Botta, Attorney and partner at MF Estudio Abogados and member of IMGL as the duo discuss the realities, challenges, and evolving regulatory landscape of Argentina’s fast-moving iGaming market.
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How Argentina’s fragmented but dynamic iGaming market performed through 2025Why collaboration between regulators, operators, and industry bodies like ALEA is shaping a healthier ecosystemWhether current regulations provide enough tools to ensure effective responsible gamblingHow public perception, illegal operators, and a propos...Ep 662: Into the Upside Down: Brazil’s iGaming Market Faces a Tax Shift
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes and special guest Kamilla Michiko Yazawa, Chief Compliance and Legal Officer at Vanguard Entretenimento Brasil, as the trio discuss how Brazil’s proposed tax increases could reshape the country’s newly regulated betting landscape, and what this means for operators, consumers, and the industry’s long-term sustainability.
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A clear summary of the latest developments around Brazil’s potential tax rise and how the local media is respond...Ep 661: Is New Zealand the Next APAC iGaming Hotspot?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss New Zealand’s ambitious plan to overhaul its online gambling landscape and what the upcoming regulatory framework could mean for operators, consumers, and the wider APAC region.
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Ep 660: Budget Narratives, Fault Lines and Exposures
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the implications of the recent UK Budget on the gambling industry, the challenges operators now face with tax changes, and what this means for the sector’s competitive landscape moving forward.
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How UK license holders are navigating the post-Budget tax transformation and what immediate actions they must take.Why uncertainty still looms over the sector and why operators are caut...Ep 659: ¡Babel Bets Back! DraftKings Goes Spanish & LatAm Markets Shake Up iGaming
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by his co-host Charlie Horner and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio discuss DraftKings’ new Spanish-language launch, the evolving Latin American gambling markets, and what these developments could mean for operators and players alike.
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How DraftKings’ Spanish-language rollout in the US and Canada could reshape its market reach ahead of the World Cup.The potential competitive advantages of being first to deeply localize for Spanish-speaking bettors.Updates from Latin American markets, including Para...Ep 658: Unlocking Player Loyalty: How Gamification Drives Smarter Retention
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Optimove's Ben Tepfer, Director of Product Marketing, as the duo discuss how gamification is evolving as a powerful player retention tool and what operators should focus on heading into 2026.
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How operators can turn longer player sessions into genuine loyaltyHow to identify which gamification tools work best for different player segmentsHow Optimove develops its library of more than 40 gamification gamesWhy real-time triggers are essential for effective gamificationHow gamification insights can shape wider CRM and marketing...Ep 657: What Next For UK Gambling After Online Tax Hikes Confirmed In Budget?
After the Chancellor confirmed Remote Gaming Duty will rise to 40% and Remote General Betting Duty will rise to 25%, iGaming Daily assesses how UK gambling will bounce back from the setback.
Host Charlie Horner and SBC News editor Ted Orme-Claye are joined by Dan Waugh, Partner at Regulus Partners to dissect what operators might do next, how the black market is inevitably going to grow and why Reeves' judgements are far from the end of the debate.
Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Dan Waugh & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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Ep 656: Inside Kalamba: Technology, Strategy, and Market Expansion
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Alex Cohen, the COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games, as the duo explore the major shifts shaping the global iGaming landscape.
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Why operators moving into fully regulated markets need stronger, future-proof technologyHow suppliers can evolve from game providers to true strategic partnersKalamba Games’ go-to-market approach across multiple jurisdictionsThe opportunities emerging in the U.S. through ADW and Class II gamingWhat Kalamba Games is planning and preparing for as we head into 2026
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