iGaming Daily 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.
Tune in to today’s episode to find out:
- Why UK gambling is once again under political scrutiny as 2026 begins
- What John O’Reilly’s retirement as Rank Group CEO signals for the wider UK market
- Whether new taxes, advertising debates and regulatory pressure will intensify this year
- Which European markets, including Romania, are setting the tone for early 2026
- Where operators can find reasons for optimism amid a period of industry “reset”
Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted Menmuir
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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