Ep 429: NHS’ festive warning and late M&A movements

In this edition of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, reflect on some of the late-breaking news stories that ended 2024.

They start with the NHS’ Christmas warning of “festive temptation” which led to public anxieties about problem gambling. The duo discuss the industry’s reaction to the message as the NHS takes on the forthcoming responsibilities as Chief Commissioner of the treatment of problem gambling in 2025 and touch on the tension between public health messaging and industry interests.

On the agenda for the second part of the show is lottery giant Allwyn’s €330m investment in Novibet, acquiring a 51% stake in the company. The two Ted’s discuss the implications of the deal and conclude by considering the future of mergers and acquisitions in the gambling sector, emphasising a pragmatic approach amidst evolving market dynamics.

To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/30/allwyn-novibet-deal-51/
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/27/nhs-xmas-warning-2024/ 

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: MC Killick-Calver

Editor: James Ross

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