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Is link building dead? Or is it still a viable strategy? Ivana Flynn returns to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, with her team of zombies, two of the foremost experts in link building to answer just that. After hearing that SEO, and many of its elements are dead for many years now, Ivana, Nimrod and Tamara get into this topic and discuss the state of off-page SEO in the SEO space, whether its still relevant, or possibly even more relevant than ever, whether brands have lost their way with off-page SEO and much more. The trio also discuss link-building philosophy, what a good link-building strategy looks like, the difference AI has made to off-page SEO, and share some incredible insight on link-building in 2025.Host: Ivana FlynnGuest: Nimrod Horwitz, Tamara NovitovicProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Scott FultoniGaming 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, brought to you by Optimove, iGaming Expert's Editor, Joe Streeter, is joined by SBC News' Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, to unpack the serious allegations leveled against Entain by Australia’s financial watchdog, Austrac, over possible failures in its anti-money laundering practices. The two explore the findings of the report, Entain’s regulatory track record, and what this means for the company’s future. The duo also zooms out to examine Australia’s broader regulatory environment, before shifting gears to discuss Flutter’s latest acquisition move in Italy — a sign of the fast-changing global iGaming landscape.To read more about the topic's discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://igamingexpert.com/regions/asia/entain-austrac-aml-allegations/- https://igamingexpert.com/regions/europe/flutter-snaitech-confirmation/Host: Joe StreeterGuest: Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman sits down with Jonathan D. Cohen, author of 'Losing Big', to unpack the explosive growth of sports betting in the U.S. Both Jessica and Jonathan dive into how legislation—especially Colorado’s distinctive approach—paved the way for rapid expansion, and why that growth comes with serious concerns. From the rise of iGaming and prediction markets to the industry's struggle with self-regulation, Cohen makes a compelling case for stronger oversight and a renewed focus on responsible gambling. Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Jonathan D. CohenProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return return as Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, explore the evolving landscape of the UK’s gambling review, focusing on the growing push from local councils for greater authority over gambling venues and advertising. The duo unpack the rising involvement of local governments, the power dynamics at play between councils and the gambling industry, and the key reforms councils are calling for. With an emphasis on localised solutions and inclusive stakeholder engagement, this conversation sheds light on why community voices are crucial in shaping the future of gambling regulation in the UK.To find out more on the topics discussed on today's episode, click on the following link:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/04/04/local-councls-gambling/Host: Ted MenmuirGuest: Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 this episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman and Charlie Horner unpack the recent lawsuit filed by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott against DraftKings and FanDuel. The duo dives into the heart of the allegations—claims that the operators are targeting vulnerable individuals with gambling problems—and explores the broader implications for the industry. From media scrutiny to the role of VIP programs and the future of responsible gambling, it's a timely conversation on the changes the sector may need to face.To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/03/baltimore-fanduel-draftkings-lawsuit/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Fernando Noodt has a jampacked roster of guests to kickstart the week as Lucía Gando and new team member Damian Martinez join to explore the latest shifts in Latin America's iGaming scene. They break down a major Supreme Court ruling impacting casinos in Argentina and discuss the buzz around Steve Aoki's upcoming performance at SBC Summit Americas. Then, in the second half of the show, Ricardo Asassi and Elisa Marcante replace Lucia and Damian, to examine how Brazil’s welfare program could shape gambling regulations. Plus, they dive into Brazil’s recent tax reductions designed to fuel industry growth. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following link: - https://sbcnoticias.com/br/governo-ira-proibir-apostas-bolsa-familia/- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/apostas-reducao-issqn-ple-joao-campos-recife/- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/marcus-vinicius-entrevista-sbc-summit-rio/Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucía Gando, Damian Martinez, Ricardo & Elisa MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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. 

iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, rounds up the week by looking into a joint investigation by Insider Sport and iGaming Expert, which revealed Tom Brady’s Birmingham City FC partner, God55, to be misleading consumers over claims it holds a Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) licence.The partnership, announced on 14 March, named God55 as the English Football League club’s official Asian betting partner. iGaming Expert's Joe Streeter and Insider Sport's Kieran O'Connor, who both discovered the story, sit down to reveal the issue and consequences that have followed since the news broke. The discussion also touches on the financial struggles faced by EFL clubs, including Reading FC's ownership crisis, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the football industry.To read more on the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links: - https://igamingexpert.com/features/tom-brady-birmingham-city-mga/- https://insidersport.com/2025/03/31/tom-brady-birmingham-city-god55/- https://igamingexpert.com/news/regulation/gambling-commission-birmingham-city-god55/Host: Joe StreeterGuest: Kieran O'ConnorProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 Thursday's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Jessica Welman and Charlie Horner, explore the evolving landscape of event contracts in gaming, particularly within the sports betting sector. Both break down recent regulatory challenges, including cease and desist orders issued by states like Nevada and New Jersey against platforms like Kalshi for offering event contracts on sports events. The discussion also examines the implications of Mississippi’s failed sweepstakes ban bill and the broader impact of gambling legislation across the US. To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/02/connecticut-dcp-investigating-kalshi/- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/01/ohio-kalshi-robinhood-cryptocom/- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/03/31/kalshi-lawsuit-nv-nj-betting-contracts/- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/01/mississippi-sweeps-betting-bill-dies/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return to dive into the complex relationship between local politics and gambling advertising in the UK. Both Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye's conversation centres on Sadiq Khan’s unfulfilled promise to ban gambling ads on Transport for London and what it reveals about the power—and limitations—of local government in shaping gambling laws. The duo explore the role of councils, mayors, and community advocacy in influencing policy, as well as the broader implications for the gambling industry. How do local political decisions ripple into national debates? And what does the future hold for gambling regulations in the UK? To read more on the topic, click on the link below:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/03/28/city-government-gambling/Host: Ted MenmuirGuest: Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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 the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by the two Ted's - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, to take an in-depth look at the UK Gambling Commission’s recently announced changes to bonus regulations and what they mean for the future of the gambling industry. The trio examine the technical aspects of the new rules, unpacking how they will alter the way operators design and offer promotions.They also explore the wide range of reactions from industry stakeholders—from operators who see these changes as a major challenge to advocates of responsible gambling who argue that stricter regulations are long overdue. As the conversation unfolds, James, OG & Menmuir, discuss the ongoing ethical debate surrounding bonus incentives, questioning whether these practices have historically encouraged problem gambling or if they simply serve as effective marketing tools.What will this regulatory shift mean for operators' strategies? How will customer engagement and loyalty programs evolve in response? And ultimately, is this a necessary step toward fostering a safer, more transparent gambling environment? Join us as we dissect the impact of these changes and what they signal for the future of gambling promotions in the UK.To read more about the topics discussed, click on the following link:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2025/03/26/ukgc-bans-bonus-mix-cap/Host: James RossGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming 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.