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iGaming Daily
SBC Media
698 episodes
2 days ago
A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.
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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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iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

  • How 2025 unfolded as a historic year for Brazil’s regulated sports betting market, full of opportunities and challenges for operators and players alike.
  • The impact of unexpected taxation changes and the political “roller coaster” affecting the industry’s stability.
  • Controversies surrounding welfare programme beneficiaries, including the Bolsa Família investigation and resulting betting restrictions.
  • Stricter advertising and sponsorship rules, and why selecting responsible brand ambassadors is more important than ever.
  • The outlook for 2026, including the uncertain prospects for land-based casinos, evolving lottery regulations, and the anticipated influence of the World Cup on market activity.


Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ana Maria Menezes & Elisa Marcante
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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2 days ago
25 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • How prediction markets are reshaping the US gambling industry and creating a rift between digital-only operators and land-based casinos
  • The legal battle over the "1-800-GAMBLER" helpline and its impact on national problem gambling support
  • What happened in the Texas Lottery scandal, where ticket-buying schemes caused political and operational fallout
  • Why the IRS slot tax threshold adjustment caused public disbelief and widespread confusion
  • How Hawaii’s chaotic attempt to legalise sports betting became a legislative circus, featuring bizarre testimony and regulatory hurdles


Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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4 days ago
29 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • How Birmingham City FC’s sponsorship missteps exposed gaps in due diligence and regulatory oversight
  • How a controversial slot game pushed boundaries and ignited industry backlash
  • The implications of Thailand’s failed casino legislation and its impact on the regional market
  • How football sponsorship and casino deals are increasingly scrutinised for social responsibility
  • Which trends in ethics, governance, and geopolitics could influence iGaming in 2026


Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & Christian Lee
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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5 days ago
20 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Why Colombia’s new player-facing tax is pushing bettors towards the black market
  • How Mexico’s sharp tax increases could accelerate long-overdue gambling law reform
  • What Spain’s plans for AI monitoring and deposit limits mean for operators and players
  • Why excessive taxation and compliance pressure risk weakening regulated markets
  • Which regional trends could dominate the Latin American and Spanish iGaming agenda in 2026


Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Lucia Gando, Pedro Occhiuzzi, Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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6 days ago
25 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, including major moves by Flutter and Allwyn
  • How the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volatility and reshaped operator strategies
  • What went wrong in the infamous Bulgarian lottery draw that damaged public trust overnight
  • Why the legal battle between Playtech and Evolution became one of the industry’s most explosive disputes
  • Which trends and regulatory shifts, from US prediction markets to Nordic reform, are set to dominate 2026


Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Viktor Kayed
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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1 week ago
27 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • How unconscious bias still shows up in iGaming, tech, and sports and how leaders overcome it
  • Why the “confidence gap” holds women back in hiring and leadership conversations
  • The real business impact of diverse, representative teams in global gaming
  • How male allies and mentors can help dismantle systemic barriers
  • What’s truly beyond the glass ceiling and how women can claim their seat at the table

Credits: 

  • Petra Zackrisson: Chief Transformation Officer, LeoVegas Group,
  • Viktoria Degtiarova: Co-Founder and CCO, PaySecure
  • Cristina Turbatu: Chief Technology Officer, Casumo
  • Catie Di Stefano: Moderator, Marketing Director, Vegas Kings

Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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1 week ago
32 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Why Google core updates are wiping out iGaming affiliates overnight
  • How fake DMCA takedowns and DDoS attacks are being used to steal rankings
  • Why relying on a single website is now a critical business risk
  • The role automation plays in defending and scaling SEO assets
  • What strategies and partnerships are essential to survive the “cowboy” iGaming market


Host: Ivana Flynn
Guest: Sean Bianco
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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1 week ago
25 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • What exactly was approved by the Brazilian Senate and what still needs to happen before the tax hike becomes fully official
  • Whether the strong Senate vote signals long term political alignment or a short term fiscal move
  • How operators are reacting and what this could mean for RTPs, bonuses, and marketing spend
  • The impact of new measures targeting unlicensed operators and those who advertise them
  • Where the Brazilian betting market is likely to focus in 2026 from regulation to industry strategy


Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Elisa Marcante & Ana Maria Menezes
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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1 week ago
26 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • What ITV has announced with its ITV Win bingo and casino expansion and why the timing matters post-Budget
  • How important celebrity talent, brand familiarity and prime-time reach will be to ITV’s gaming ambitions
  • What lessons can be learned from ITV’s previous gambling ventures including Jackpot247
  • The key commercial and regulatory challenges facing new entrants in the UK gambling market
  • Whether ITV Win can realistically become a mass-market operator or struggle in an ultra-saturated landscape

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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2 weeks ago
21 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Why Finland’s 158-8 parliamentary vote marks a defining moment for Europe’s 2025 regulatory landscape
  • What the final Gambling Reform Bill actually delivers and the key non-negotiables for licensed operators
  • How the end of Veikkaus’ online monopoly reshapes competition, product choice and market dynamics
  • What operators, affiliates and responsible gambling stakeholders are saying on the ground
  • Whether Finland’s licensing window and marketing rules will successfully channel up to €900m back into the regulated market

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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2 weeks ago
20 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Optimove’s key highlights from 2025 and how the year shaped its growth and strategy
  • What Optimove will showcase at ICE Barcelona 2026 and why major industry events remain critical
  • The biggest marketing and technology trends set to dominate iGaming conversations in 2026
  • How positionless marketing helps operators drive impact in highly regulated environments
  • How betting brands can maximise major sporting events like the World Cup to convert short-term players into long-term value customers

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Motti Colman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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2 weeks ago
27 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Why black market gambling has become one of the defining narratives of 2025
  • What recent research reveals about who the black market really serves and how large it may be
  • How regulatory pressure, taxation, and compliance costs are impacting channelisation rates
  • Whether the industry can truly measure the size of the black market with existing data
  • What operators and regulators must prioritise in 2026 to protect the regulated ecosystem

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:
• 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 into broader industry turbulence and regulatory uncertainty across the United States


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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

  • 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 financial outlook.
  • How the markets reacted to both the tax changes and evoke’s announcement.
  • What this could signal for future industry consolidation and who the potential buyers might be.


Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & Conor Porter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • 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 shift
  • How the tax cut has created internal splits and opposition within the coalition
  • Whether Estonia can realistically rival Malta as a strategic destination for iGaming
  • What this move signals for the future of EU gambling hubs heading toward 2026


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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• 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 their operation
• When placing bets on behalf of others becomes a licensing issue under the Gambling Act
• Whether The FA’s 2014 rules for club owners with betting interests remain fit for purpose
• How political sensitivity, public perception and questions of legitimacy shape the debate around football club ownership and betting activity

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


 

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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

  • How Missouri finally crossed the finish line to become the 40th state with legal sports betting
  • The rules, regulations and regulatory bodies governing the new market
  • Which operators went live on day one and how untethered licences were awarded
  • Why some operators, such as Underdog, pulled out before launch
  • How prediction markets could affect operator licences and the future of sports betting in the state


Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Sue Schneider & Marc Ellinger
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.

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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • Where Fanatics Markets is live today and why these 10 states matter
  • Whether this rollout is a precursor to a nationwide push
  • How Fanatics moved faster than rivals despite entering the Crypto.com deal late
  • If states like Delaware, along with a couple of others under close regulatory scrutiny, could serve as a litmus test for Fanatics Markets’ future
  • What this fast-moving development signals for AGA membership, major competitors, and whether we’re witnessing the start of a new era in sports "gambling


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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

iGaming Daily
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 García 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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • How Argentina’s fragmented but dynamic iGaming market performed through 2025
  • Why collaboration between regulators, operators, and industry bodies like ALEA is shaping a healthier ecosystem
  • Whether current regulations provide enough tools to ensure effective responsible gambling
  • How public perception, illegal operators, and a proposed advertising ban are influencing the national debate
  • What key issues are expected to dominate Argentina’s gaming agenda heading into 2026
  • Tune in to today's episode to find out:

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ana Maria Menezes & Kamilla Michiko Yazawa
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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.


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1 month ago
24 minutes

iGaming Daily
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.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

  • A clear summary of the latest developments around Brazil’s potential tax rise and how the local media is responding
  • How the phased tax increases could affect long-term investment strategies for licensed operators
  • Whether higher taxation may influence RTP levels or the consumer experience in Brazil
  • The risks that early tax pressure could pose to channelisation and the viability of smaller local operators
  • What operators, affiliates, payment providers and suppliers should prioritise in 2025–2026 to remain competitive in a more expensive regulatory environment


Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ana Maria Menezes & Kamilla Michiko Yazawa
Intro: Elisa Marcante
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
Intro Sources:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCT8NcfSQws, https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2025/12/02/comissao-do-senado-aprova-aumento-tributacao-de-bets.ghtml

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 


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