iGaming Daily

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 marketHow Mexico’s sharp tax increases could accelerate long-overdue gambling law reformWhat Spain’s plans for AI monitoring and deposit limits mean for operators and playersWhy excessive taxation and compliance pressure risk weakening regulated marketsWhich regional trends could dominate the Latin American and Spanish iGaming agenda in 2026Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucia Gando, Pedro Occhiuzzi, Damian MartinezProducer: 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.

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 AllwynHow the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volatility and reshaped operator strategiesWhat went wrong in the infamous Bulgarian lottery draw that damaged public trust overnightWhy the legal battle between Playtech and Evolution became one of the industry’s most explosive disputesWhich trends and regulatory shifts, from US prediction markets to Nordic reform, are set to dominate 2026Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Viktor KayedProducer: 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, 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 itWhy the “confidence gap” holds women back in hiring and leadership conversationsThe real business impact of diverse, representative teams in global gamingHow male allies and mentors can help dismantle systemic barriersWhat’s truly beyond the glass ceiling and how women can claim their seat at the tableCredits: Petra Zackrisson: Chief Transformation Officer, LeoVegas Group,Viktoria Degtiarova: Co-Founder and CCO, PaySecureCristina Turbatu: Chief Technology Officer, CasumoCatie Di Stefano: Moderator, Marketing Director, Vegas KingsProducer: 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, 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 overnightHow fake DMCA takedowns and DDoS attacks are being used to steal rankingsWhy relying on a single website is now a critical business riskThe role automation plays in defending and scaling SEO assetsWhat strategies and partnerships are essential to survive the “cowboy” iGaming marketHost: Ivana FlynnGuest: Sean BiancoProducer: 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 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 officialWhether the strong Senate vote signals long term political alignment or a short term fiscal moveHow operators are reacting and what this could mean for RTPs, bonuses, and marketing spendThe impact of new measures targeting unlicensed operators and those who advertise themWhere the Brazilian betting market is likely to focus in 2026 from regulation to industry strategyHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Elisa Marcante & Ana Maria MenezesProducer: 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 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-BudgetHow important celebrity talent, brand familiarity and prime-time reach will be to ITV’s gaming ambitionsWhat lessons can be learned from ITV’s previous gambling ventures including Jackpot247The key commercial and regulatory challenges facing new entrants in the UK gambling marketWhether ITV Win can realistically become a mass-market operator or struggle in an ultra-saturated landscapeHost: Charlie HornerGuests: 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 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 landscapeWhat the final Gambling Reform Bill actually delivers and the key non-negotiables for licensed operatorsHow the end of Veikkaus’ online monopoly reshapes competition, product choice and market dynamicsWhat operators, affiliates and responsible gambling stakeholders are saying on the groundWhether Finland’s licensing window and marketing rules will successfully channel up to €900m back into the regulated marketHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & 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 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 strategyWhat Optimove will showcase at ICE Barcelona 2026 and why major industry events remain criticalThe biggest marketing and technology trends set to dominate iGaming conversations in 2026How positionless marketing helps operators drive impact in highly regulated environmentsHow betting brands can maximise major sporting events like the World Cup to convert short-term players into long-term value customersHost: Fernando NoodtGuest: Motti ColmanProducer: 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 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 2025What recent research reveals about who the black market really serves and how large it may beHow regulatory pressure, taxation, and compliance costs are impacting channelisation ratesWhether the industry can truly measure the size of the black market with existing dataWhat operators and regulators must prioritise in 2026 to protect the regulated ecosystemHost: Charlie HornerGuests: 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 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 StatesHost: 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.