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 NCAA’s latest betting policy proposals, the growing conversation around prediction markets, and the regulatory and industry shifts shaping the future of US sports betting.Tune in to today's episode to find out:What are the NCAA’s new sports betting proposals?Why is the NCAA allowing student-athletes to bet on professional sports?Could changing the rules help reduce NCAA infractions?What impact could these changes have on student-athletes, and how does the NCAA handle responsible gaming?Would these proposed rule changes have prevented previous bans or enforcement actions?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.

Join Ted Menmuir, SBC Editor-at-Large with insights into gambling M&A, and Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor, as they dive into Allwyn's transformative €16 billion merger with OPAP. They explore the strategic advantages this deal provides and how it positions Allwyn among the top five global gambling PLCs. The discussion includes the potential impacts on competitors, the significance of a future co-listing in London or the US, and the evolving landscape of the lottery market. Tune in for expert analysis on a major shift in gaming!

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Insider Sport Business Journalist Kieran O’Connor and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damián Martínez as the trio discuss the latest controversy surrounding betting sponsorships in Chile, the ongoing legal and regulatory uncertainty for iGaming operators, and how these developments mirror global trends in sports sponsorship regulation.Tune in to today's episode to find out:What triggered the latest betting sponsorship controversy in ChileHow football clubs responded to criticism from the land-based sectorThe potential impact of a sponsorship ban on Chilean footballHow Europe’s restrictions on betting partnerships compare to Latin AmericaWhat the Supreme Court ruling and pending regulation mean for operatorsHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Kieran O'Connor & 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.

In this insightful discussion, Ted Menmuir, an expert in iGaming M&A, and Jessica Welman, a managing editor focused on gaming markets, dive into Intralot's €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally's Interactive. They explore how this landmark deal reflects Intralot's ambition to transition from lottery services to online gaming. The duo debates the deal's implications for U.S. versus European markets, discusses Bally's debt concerns, and examines potential integration challenges. Can the new entity break into the global top 10? Tune in to find out!

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Journalist Christian Lee to unpack the ongoing debate around gambling advertising, particularly in football, following new research from the University of Bristol highlighting the scale of betting exposure during matches.Stay tuned until the end, when SBC Notícias’ Ana Maria Menezes joins us with the latest from Brazil, where a provisional tax measure on sports betting has just been vetoed in Congress, potentially reshaping the region’s regulatory outlook.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What the Bristol study really says about gambling ads in footballWhy the self-regulation debate may be prematureHow clubs plan to pivot from gambling sponsorsWhat Sadiq Khan’s TfL ad ban is really aboutAnd why Brazil’s shock veto could reshape betting taxation in Latin AmericaHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye, Christian Lee & 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 Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Brazil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes as the trio discuss the shock decision by Brazilian lawmakers to apply retroactive taxes on the country’s new betting framework.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:How Rapporteur Carlos Zarattini’s proposal upended expectations for Brazil’s 18% operator tax.Why retroactive taxation could pose major technical and legal challenges for regulators.Who within Congress and the Senate is backing or opposing the measure.What this surprise development means for ongoing negotiations with the Ministry of Finance.How foreign operators are reassessing Brazil’s Bets regime amid renewed uncertainty.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & 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 Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio unpack Sweden’s latest efforts to strengthen enforcement against the black market.Tune in to todays episode to find out:Why 2026 is shaping up to be a decisive year for Swedish gambling policy.How the Ministry of Finance’s proposed reforms could change the scope of the Gambling Act.Why BOS and Svenska Spel are clashing over 18 new consumer protection proposals.Whether Sweden’s crackdown will boost channelisation or create deeper divides in the market.What these developments mean for European gambling governance going forward.Host: 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 Noticias Editor Lucía Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio discuss the latest updates from Spain’s Directorate General of Gambling (DGOJ) and its new plans for enhanced player protection and monitoring controls.Tune in to today's episode to find out:What the DGOJ’s new player protection and monitoring plans involveHow the industry has reacted to the proposed measuresWhether stricter rules could push players towards unregulated marketsWhy a lack of iGaming education among teenagers is raising concernHow Spain’s regulatory approach might influence developments across Latin America, particularly in ArgentinaHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucía Gando & Damian MartinezProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor:  Anaya McDonaldSecure your spot to join Optimove for an exclusive sweepstakes industry breakfast at G2E on October 7th in Las Vegas! Network with industry leaders and gain key insights while enjoying great conversation. Click HereiGaming 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.

Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor and expert in gambling data analysis, joins to break down the UK Gambling Commission's 2024 Survey. He discusses the significant increase in sample size to nearly 20,000, enhancing accuracy in gambling prevalence data. Key topics include participation rates in online versus retail gambling, and the profiles of at-risk gamblers. Ted also clarifies discrepancies in problem gambling statistics compared to other surveys and emphasizes the importance of transparent communication regarding these findings.

In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt sits down with Khalid Ali, CEO of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), to discuss the critical issue of match fixing and the fight for integrity in the global sports betting industry.As the betting market expands into new regions like Brazil and North America, the risk of fraud and illegal activity grows. Ali explains how the IBIA, an organisation created by betting operators 20 years ago, monitors, detects, and reports suspicious betting activity to protect the industry. Key topics covered in this episode:• The IBIA's 'Mission 2030'• New regulatory frameworks in Brazil & Ontario• The scale of the problem in suspicious betting activity• Athlete educationHost: Fernando NoodtGuest: Khalid AliProducer: James RossEditor: James RossSecure your spot to join Optimove for an exclusive sweepstakes industry breakfast at G2E on October 7th in Las Vegas! Network with industry leaders and gain key insights while enjoying great conversation. Click HereiGaming 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.