iGaming Daily

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss the growing uncertainty around Maine’s proposed online casino market, the wider implications of prediction markets regulation in the US, and reflect on key industry moments in Jessica’s final episode as Managing Editor as she sadly departs SBC.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why Churchill Downs is taking the Maine regulator to court and what’s really behind the lawsuitWhether Maine’s online casino plans are now in serious jeopardyChurchill Downs’ complicated history with iGaming and why it continues to resist expansionWhat the legal challenge could mean for other US states considering iCasino regulationHow shifting federal sentiment around prediction markets could reshape the US gambling landscapeHost: Charlie HornerGuest: Jessica WelmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalized CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.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.And finally, we wish Jessica all the very best in her new endeavours, she’ll be hugely missed, but we can’t wait to see what she does next.

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 unpack what the NHS England Health Survey reveals about gambling-related harm, stable headline metrics, and the growing pressure on public health systems to move from measurement to meaningful intervention.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What NHS England’s latest data really shows about problem gambling beyond the headline figuresWhy stable gambling harm metrics may still mask underlying public health challengesHow NHS gambling harm measurements differ from UK Gambling Commission surveys and why that mattersWhether the UK needs two separate approaches to tracking gambling harm and riskHow the new statutory levy and NHS-led treatment framework could reshape prevention and care from April onwardHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalized CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.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.

Adi Dagan, Senior Director of Partnerships at Optimove, brings deep B2B gaming experience and a focus on CRM and retention. He discusses Optimove’s shift to partnership-led growth and building long-term, friendly business relationships. Conversations cover platform collaborations that boost implementation and revenue, how CRM supports regulated markets, the idea of positionless marketing, and a 2026 vision centered on closer partner intimacy.

Joe Streeter, iGaming Expert Editor, offers sharp market and retail insight. Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor, brings industry reporting and M&A perspective. They unpack Evoke’s surprising Q4 claim, retail recovery and UK tax pressure. They debate strategic-review moves, potential William Hill asset sales and how investors reacted to missed profit expectations.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and Ana Maria Menezes, recently appointed Researcher for SBC Media, to break down Brazil’s first year as a regulated iGaming market and ask whether the long-awaited hype has finally matched reality.Tune in to today's episode to find out:How Brazil actually performed in its first year of regulated online betting and gamingWhether early revenue and participation figures justify years of global industry hypeWhat the data reveals about Brazilian player demographics and behaviourHow much tax revenue the Ministry of Finance has generated so farWhat lies ahead in 2026 as regulation evolves, elections loom, and black-market pressure growsHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ana Maria Menezes Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalized CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.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 Managing Editor Jessica Welman to break down a wave of major U.S. gambling developments from California’s dramatic seizure of historical horse racing (HHR) machines to the growing legal crackdown on prediction markets.The duo unpack the legal dispute between Santa Anita racetrack and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, examining whether HHR machines are legitimate pari-mutuel betting products or simply slot machines in disguise. They explore why state authorities moved to seize 26 machines without a warrant, what Santa Anita is arguing in court, and how the outcome could reshape gambling law in California.The conversation then turns to prediction markets, as Massachusetts scores a major legal win against Kalshi, Nevada escalates its case against Polymarket, and federal regulators signal a more hands-off approach. The episode closes with a look at FanDuel Predict, which has now gone live nationwide, and what its cautious rollout means for the future of regulated prediction markets in the U.S.In this episode, you’ll learn:What historical horse racing (HHR) machines actually areWhy California seized 26 machines from Santa Anita racetrackWhether HHR products are legal or “slot machines in disguise”Why Massachusetts just forced Kalshi out of the stateWhat Nevada’s lawsuit against Polymarket means for the wider marketHow the new CFTC chair plans to regulate prediction marketsWhat FanDuel Predict’s nationwide launch signals for the industryHost: Charlie Horner Guest: Jessica Welman Producer: Luke Walters Editor: Luke Walters🎥 iGaming Daily is also on TikTok Follow @igaming_daily_podcast for bite-size clips and highlights from the show.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Editor of SBC News Ted Orme-Claye and Editor of iGaming Expert Joe Streeter as the duo discuss Finland’s newly published Gambling Act, the end of the Veikkaus monopoly, and wider regulatory shifts shaping the European gambling landscape.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What Finland’s new Gambling Act means for operators, affiliates, and consumer protectionKey dates and timelines for Finland’s market opening and licensing processWhy marketing and advertising restrictions remain one of the biggest concerns across EuropeHow Spain and Italy are rethinking gambling advertising and sponsorship rulesWhat major regulatory, tax, and market trends Ted and Joe expect to define 2026Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: 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.

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 join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the key talking points, regulatory signals and industry realities shaping iGaming in the year ahead.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why ICE 2026 feels like a major inflection point for operators and suppliersHow rising regulation, taxation and margin pressure are reshaping operator–supplier relationshipsWhat UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller’s comments on Meta reveal about enforcement priorities and the black marketWhat DAZN CEO Shay Segev’s keynote says about the convergence of streaming, betting and sports entertainmentWhy 2026 could be a decisive year for value chains, partnerships and survival across the iGaming industryHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & 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.

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 join you live from ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss Betsson’s mixed Q4 performance, shifting dynamics in the affiliate space, and the future of Gibraltar’s gambling framework amid mounting UK budget pressures.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What Betsson’s preliminary Q4 2025 results reveal, why the Nordics and CEECA regions slowed, and how investors have reactedHow regional revenue shifts (from Western Europe to Latin America) are reshaping Betsson’s outlook ahead of major sporting eventsWhat Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman says about the new Gambling Act and its outward-looking regulatory approachHow UK budget pressures could cut EBITDA by 60-75% and what that means for Gibraltar’s public finances and iGaming sectorWhat’s really going on in the affiliate space as iGB Affiliate opens key challenges, opportunities, and a little show-floor gossip we’re allowed to shareHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & 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.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the growing global crackdown on illegal gambling, emerging regulatory cooperation, and the industry’s ongoing battle with the black market.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why Turkey has launched one of the most aggressive anti–illegal gambling crackdowns in the world, and what it means for operators and payment providersHow the proposal for a global “Gambling Interpol” could reshape cross-border enforcement against the black marketThe role banks, payment blocking, and influencer regulation play in disrupting illegal operatorsKey regional developments in the UK and Latin America, including concerns around non-Gamstop casinos and Brazil’s persistent illegal marketWhat the buzzing atmosphere at ICE Barcelona reveals about the industry’s priorities, from regulation to emerging global trendsHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: 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.