The latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, tackles the imminent UK autumn statement and the anticipated tax hike set to impact the gaming sector.

Host Fernando Noodt welcomes iGaming Expert and SBC News's Senior Journalists Conor Porter and Viktor Kayed, to analyse the uncertainty surrounding the figures, noting that the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) proposed a jump in the Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) from 20% to potentially 50%. This potential hike has already sparked alarm across the gambling and hospitality industries. The experts discuss how chains like JD Wetherspoon warn that such a change could see their post-tax profits fall by almost 50%.

The conversation delves into why evidence from firms like PWC, which suggests jurisdictions with online tax rates above 25% produce lower overall tax revenue, may be ignored by Treasury officials. The team also debates the industry’s campaign against the increases, focusing on warnings from the BGC about potential job losses and the growth of the unregulated black market if the licensed sector loses its competitive edge.

Tune in to analyse the vulnerability of the UK market and discuss whether the industry can maintain a working relationship with the government beyond the budget statement on November 26th.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Conor Porter & Viktor Kayed
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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This episode of iGaming Daily explores why Europe is preparing to introduce stricter gambling regulations in 2025. Host Charlie Horner is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC Media’s Editor-at-Large, and iGaming Expert's Editor, Joe Streeter, to unpack major regulatory shifts across two key markets: Italy and Romania.

The team first examines Italy’s overhaul of its online gambling industry, driven by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government. Central to the reform is a significantly higher entry barrier, with a new nine-year concession priced at €7 million, resulting in fewer available licences. Italy aims to streamline the sector, strengthen oversight, phase out the fragmented skins model, and position itself as Europe’s most secure and tightly regulated market. The episode also touches on new compliance requirements, including mandatory digital ID verification for player account registration.

Attention then shifts to Romania, where the Liberal Party is pushing to increase the legal gambling age from 18 to 21. The guests debate whether this measure meaningfully enhances player protection, especially given the stark contrast between Romania’s relatively volatile regulatory landscape and Italy’s push for structured control.

This episode is supported by Optimove, the creator of positionless marketing and the leading player engagement platform.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Joe Streeter
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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The prediction markets explosion is reshaping the US gaming landscape in 2025. Major operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Underdog are now firmly focused on sports contracts, viewing this vertical as a critical "sideways market entry" into major untapped jurisdictions, specifically California and Texas. 

And this will be the core topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily as host Charlie Horner, is joined by SBC Americas's Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, to dissect this regulatory firestorm. The two examine integrity concerns, especially in light of recent NBA and MLB betting scandals, and the high-stakes political maneuvering, including the surprising decision by FanDuel and DraftKings to voluntarily leave Nevada in pursuit of their prediction market ambitions. 

Learn whether state regulators will follow through on warnings and potentially bring "the house crashing down".

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Tom Nightingale

Producer: James Ross

Editor: James Ross

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Fernando Noodt, is joined by SBC's Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, and SBC's Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, to break down the latest developments at Flutter Entertainment following its Q3 performance update.

In this episode, we unpack how the global gambling giant absorbed a $500 million impairment linked to the closure of its Junglee business after unexpected regulatory changes in India. The team also explores the mixed signals coming from the US market: while FanDuel’s margins have been hit by unfavourable sports results, its iGaming division continues to surge, up 44% last quarter.

The three also examine the mounting pressures on the PLC, including stagnant UK growth and rising group debt (now nearing £10 billion). Finally, we discuss Flutter and FanDuel’s bold move into sports contracts and prediction markets through the new Project Predict platform, an ambitious push to unlock opportunities in large, non-regulated US states such as California, Texas, and Florida.

Tune in to find out whether Flutter’s operational strength can offset its growing financial and regulatory headwinds.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Tom Nightingale, Senior Journalist at SBC Americas and Canadian Gaming Business, as the duo discuss the latest U.S. sports betting scandal involving MLB players Clase and Ortiz, the growing integrity crisis in sports, and what it means for the future of regulated wagering.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Who has been charged in the latest U.S. sports betting scandal
• How the scheme operated and how much was fraudulently won
• What potential jail time Clase and Ortiz could be facing
• How the Cleveland Guardians, MLB, and DOJ have responded
• Whether this marks a turning point for player prop bets and betting integrity in U.S. sports

Towards the end of today’s episode, we’re joined by SBC News Business Journalist Viktor Kayed, who joins us live from Gaming in Germany to share his key takeaways and the latest insights from the event.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guest: Tom Nightingale

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

Links to relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/11/11/gaming-in-germany-2025/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/marketing/2025/11/07/betting-ads-ban-australia/

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss Australia’s deepening crisis over gambling advertising and the political fallout facing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government. 

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Where the Labor government truly stands on gambling reform and its unfulfilled election promises.
• Why Nine Entertainment is demanding government compensation over a potential ad ban.
• How the Murphy Report’s recommendations were sidelined and what that means for policy.
• Why gambling advertising has become a national flashpoint, dividing sports and media sectors.
• Whether Australia is heading toward a fragmented state-by-state regulatory future and what this means for 2026.

Towards the end of today’s episode, we’re joined by SBC News Business Journalist Viktor Kayed, who joins us live from Gaming in Germany to share his key takeaways and the latest insights from the event.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

Links to relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/11/11/gaming-in-germany-2025/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/marketing/2025/11/07/betting-ads-ban-australia/

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Founder and CEO of eyeDP, Warren Russell, and Neal Luke, Principal Consultant at Luke ARC, as the trio discuss the growing importance of supply chain due diligence in the iGaming industry, exploring how operators can protect themselves from regulatory risks, reputational damage, and compliance failures stemming from unchecked supplier relationships.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why supplier due diligence is just as critical as customer KYC.
• What recent cases reveal about risks within the iGaming supply chain.
• How the UKGC’s latest guidance impacts operator responsibility.
• Where AI can streamline KYC and AML checks without adding friction.
• The key takeaways for balancing compliance, efficiency, and trust across your business.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Warren Russell & Neal Luke

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss Google’s latest move to redefine sweepstakes as real-money gambling products and what this means for operators, advertisers, and regulators worldwide.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why Google’s reclassification of sweepstakes closes a major advertising loophole
• How this shift impacts North American sweepstake operators and their partners
• What the decision reveals about Google’s broader stance on gambling content
• Whether this could trigger new regulatory interpretations across global markets
• How tech giants like Google, YouTube, and Apple are shaping the future of iGaming policy

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Jessica Welman & Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss the dramatic end of the ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment partnership, and what this means for the operator’s future strategy in the U.S. sports betting market.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why the high-profile ESPN BET partnership failed to hit its ambitious market share goals.
• How PENN plans to relaunch its sportsbook under theScore Bet brand.
• What this second media partnership collapse means for PENN’s digital ambitions.
• Whether theScore can resonate with U.S. bettors as it does in Canada.
• What the ESPN BET fallout reveals about FanDuel and DraftKings’ dominance in the market.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Jessica Welman

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/11/06/penn-ends-espn-bet-deal-after-two-years/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, ahead of the SBC Digital Player Protection Day, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Steve Hoare, Editor at SBC Leaders and the Player Protection Hub, as the duo discuss how regulators, operators, and lawmakers are navigating the balance between stronger player protection and the growing threat of black market gambling.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How tightening regulations around the world are reshaping player protection strategies.
• Why the black market continues to attract younger bettors despite increased safeguards.
• What responsible advertising looks like in a more restricted marketing landscape.
• Whether higher taxes and stricter rules really lead to safer gambling environments.
• How collaboration between regulators and operators could create a sustainable, player-first future.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Steve Hoare

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcevents.com/events/player-protection-digital-innovation-day/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss how Hard Rock has seemingly sidestepped Florida’s online casino ban with the launch of its new slot-style ‘Games’ product.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Hard Rock Bet introduced slot-like gaming in a state where online casinos are illegal.
• What makes these new “Games” different and how they use old NASCAR race data.
• Whether the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact has been cleverly worded to allow this move.
• If legal challenges could soon follow this unexpected soft launch.
• What this development means for the future of online gaming in Florida and beyond.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Jessica Welman

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/10/30/hard-rock-slot-style-sports-betting-fl/ 

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss the UK gambling sector’s high-stakes push to sway Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Statement.

Tune into today’s episode to find out:

• How the “#AxeTheRacingTax” campaign became UK gambling’s headline strategy.
• Why the industry turned to tabloids instead of traditional political lobbying.
• The risks of antagonising the Chancellor ahead of the 26 November Budget.
• Whether the Betting and Gaming Council’s message is uniting or dividing the industry.
• What long-term consequences this public campaign could have for gambling’s relationship with the Labour government.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and Frank Op de Woerd, CEO of CasinoNieuws.nl, as the trio discuss how the outcome of the Dutch snap election could reshape the political and regulatory landscape for online gambling in the Netherlands.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the latest Dutch election results mean for the future of gambling policy.
• How D66’s potential coalition could influence the direction of the KOA framework.
• Whether a new government will slow down or accelerate gambling reform.
• The ongoing challenges facing operators in a turbulent Dutch market.
• Why the liberal vision for gambling governance still matters in Europe today.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Frank Op de Woerd

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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Article Links:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/30/dutch-igaming/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/30/gambling-bookmakers-taxman/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/24/michel-groothuizen-iagr/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/10/23/ksa-advances-on-dutch/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC's Managing Editor Jessica Welman and IMGL's Sean McGuinness, Partner at Butler Snow LLP, as the trio discuss the recent Colorado court ruling on where an online bet legally takes place, reigniting debate over the 'hub and spoke' model and its implications for tribal and commercial gaming in the United States.

They unpack how this decision could reshape the landscape for tribal sovereignty, state regulation, and national gaming policy going forward.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the Colorado ruling means for the future of the hub and spoke model in online betting.
• How this decision could impact tribal gaming compacts and sovereignty across the U.S.
• Why New Jersey’s 2013 model continues to influence modern online wagering law.
• The key legal arguments driving the expected appeal and what precedents could shape it.
• What this case could signal for the future of online and tribal gaming regulation in the U.S.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Jessica Welman & Sean McGuinness

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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Article Links:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/10/27/co-sky-ute-sportsbook-dismissal/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Dr.Berta Rachmanov, founder of Bertarach.com, and Maria Sayapina, Director of Casino at Game Lounge, as the trio dives deep into the turbulent world of iGaming SEO, exploring how affiliates are adapting to Google’s ever-changing landscape and what strategies are shaping 2026.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Google’s latest updates have shaken the iGaming affiliate ecosystem.
• Why “doing everything right” in SEO might no longer guarantee rankings.
• The growing importance of authority, and how to build or borrow it.
• Why flexibility and rapid adaptation are now essential for SEO survival.
• Which gray and black-hat tactics are redefining success in competitive markets.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guests: Dr.Berta Rachmanov & Maria Sayapina
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss this week’s fiery Treasury Select Committee hearing, where MPs heard evidence from both gambling tax reform advocates and the Betting and Gaming Council ahead of next month’s budget and potential tax hikes for the industry.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• What happened inside Parliament during this week’s gambling tax session
• How the Betting and Gaming Council defended the industry’s position
• Why some MPs are pushing for higher gambling taxes to tackle social harm and poverty
• How international comparisons are shaping the UK tax debate
• What the hearing reveals about public and political attitudes toward gambling ahead of the budget

Relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/29/betfred-ceo-talks-retail/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/28/betting-tax-bgc/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss Banijay Group’s headline-making merger of Betclic and Tipico, a move that reshapes Europe’s gambling landscape and signals the birth of a new industry giant.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why Banijay has chosen now to make its major play in iGaming
• How the Betclic and Tipico merger will impact Europe’s competitive balance
• What Banijay Gaming’s two to three year IPO ambitions might look like
• The risks and realities of operating in France and Germany’s tough regulatory markets
• What this deal reveals about the next wave of M&A reshaping the global gambling industry

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Conor Porter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business/SBC Americas, and Justin Byers, Business Journalist at SBC Americas, as they discuss the recent arrests of several NBA figures following an FBI gambling investigation, and explore industry reaction alongside a proposed federal bill on gambling advertising in Canada.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What we know so far about the FBI’s investigation and who has been charged
• How the gambling industry has reacted to the allegations
• Whether this damages the reputation of sports betting and the wider sports sector
• If sportsbooks are implicated or affected by the case
• How this highlights the importance of integrity monitoring and regulated markets

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Tom Nightingale & Justin Byers
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s bonus episode of iGaming Daily, we dive into Betsson’s latest Q3 results with an exclusive interview featuring CEO Pontus Lindwall. With revenue up 6% year on year to €295.8 million and 12% growth over the first nine months of 2024, Betsson continues to strengthen its global footprint, but what’s driving that success?

Host Viktor Kayed sits down with Lindwall to unpack the company’s performance and strategy, covering a wide range of topics including:

• Betsson’s growing presence in Italy, highlighted by its front-of-shirt deal with Inter Milan
• Expansion and opportunities across Latin America
• Navigating tight regulations in Western Europe
• The acquisition of Sporting Solutions
• And a look ahead to the 2026 World Cup

Tune in for insights straight from one of the industry’s leading operators and discover how Betsson is positioning itself for the future of global gaming.

Host: Viktor Kayed
Guest: Pontus Lindwall
Intro: Charlie Horner
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor:  Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss DraftKings’ bold entry into the prediction markets space and the NFL’s surprising partnerships with prediction market platforms.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• The details behind DraftKings’ acquisition of Railbird and its new Predictions app.
• Whether this move puts DraftKings ahead of FanDuel in the prediction markets race.
• How prediction markets are evolving beyond sports and into entertainment and finance.
• Why the NFL’s deals with Kalshi and Polymarket mark a significant industry shift.
• What these developments mean for the relationship between prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor:  Anaya McDonald

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