iGaming Daily

Warren Russell, CEO of eyeDP, and Neal Luke, Principal Consultant at Luke ARC, dive into the crucial importance of supply chain due diligence in iGaming. They discuss regulatory and reputational risks posed by weak supplier checks, emphasizing that due diligence is as vital as customer KYC. The duo explores the UKGC's expectations for operators and how AI can enhance compliance processes by streamlining document reviews. Additionally, they highlight the need for a hybrid approach combining technology with human oversight to tackle complex cases effectively.

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 loopholeHow this shift impacts North American sweepstake operators and their partnersWhat the decision reveals about Google’s broader stance on gambling contentWhether this could trigger new regulatory interpretations across global marketsHow tech giants like Google, YouTube, and Apple are shaping the future of iGaming policyHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Jessica Welman & Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.

Jessica Welman, Managing Editor at SBC, shares her insights into the collapse of the ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment partnership. She discusses missed market share goals, revealing ESPN BET's 3% ranking, and the upcoming relaunch of PENN's sportsbook under theScore Bet. The conversation dives into the struggle of media-branded sportsbooks and the dominance of FanDuel and DraftKings in the market. Jessica critiques PENN's strategy shift and highlights the challenges of changing consumer habits in sports consumption and marketing.

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 HornerGuest: Steve HoareProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.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 HornerGuest: Jessica WelmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.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 NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.

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 HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Frank Op de WoerdProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.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 HornerGuests: Jessica Welman & Sean McGuinnessProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.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 FlynnGuests: Dr.Berta Rachmanov & Maria SayapinaProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.

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 sessionHow the Betting and Gaming Council defended the industry’s positionWhy some MPs are pushing for higher gambling taxes to tackle social harm and povertyHow international comparisons are shaping the UK tax debateWhat the hearing reveals about public and political attitudes toward gambling ahead of the budgetRelevant 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 HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming 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.