iGaming Daily

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes the reigns as she is joined by Craig Cornforth, Senior Business Development Manager at EPIC Global Solutions, who shares his personal journey with gambling addiction and recovery. Craig discusses the impact of problem gambling on his life, including losing both his job and house, the industry's responsibility in addressing addiction and the importance of prevention and education, as well as emphasising the need for a cultural shift within the gambling industry.The duo also highlight the role payments companies can play in recognising and addressing gambling-related harm, the impact of cultural influences on shaping gambling addiction and the importance of lived experience in shaping appropriate safer gambling measures. Host: Andrea McGeachinGuest: Craig CornforthProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, who discusses the launch of OptiLive, Optimove’s live sports marketing solution.The duo reflect on the surge of in-play betting and how OptiLive can be used to optimise the marketing around the product, as well as consider how AI is crucial for scaling real-time messaging in sports betting.The conversation also touches on future trends in the industry, including consolidation among suppliers and the potential for the sweeps market to push for online casino regulation in the US, as well as the launch of Optimove’s Ignite Plus, which aims to support emerging operators.Host: James RossGuest: Motti ColmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, delve deeper into the recently announced probe of Crypto.com’s event contracts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The duo explore the historical context of event contracts in the US, their emergence in the gaming and financial sectors and the legal challenge posed by the CFTC probe.The conversation also highlights the tension between state and federal control over gambling laws, the increasingly blurred line between investing and gambling and the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House on the investigation. To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, as well as exploring iGaming Expert yourself, click on the following links:- CFTC Assessing Validity Of Crypto.com Super Bowl Contracts- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/11/05/robinhood-kalshi-election-contracts/- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/01/13/donald-trump-jr-kalshi-advisor/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Suren Vardanyan, Chief Business Officer of Lynon, a new player in the iGaming technology space.The duo discuss Lynon's innovative approach to SaaS utilities, its unique founding team and mission statement as well as the challenges faced by technology platforms in delivering applications to the ever-evolving igaming market.Suren also highlights Lynon's rapid project delivery capabilities, the importance of modular technical architecture for flexible changes without downtime and the company's focus on both B2B and B2C markets. Host: Ted MenmuirGuest: Suren VardanyanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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, Martyn Elliott is joined by Joe Streeter, the Editor of SBC Media's new igaming news website - iGaming Expert. The duo discuss the latest regulatory developments in Thailand, highlighting the country's progress in legalising integrated resorts. Attention also turns to India, where recent changes in taxation are seen as a positive step for operators, as well as exploring emerging trends in the African gaming market, particularly the growing interest among younger players. Finally, both Martyn and Joe provide an overview of iGaming Expert's mission to offer expert analysis and insights into various global markets.To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, as well as exploring iGaming Expert yourself, click on the following links:- https://igamingexpert.com/- https://igamingexpert.com/regions/asia/thailand-casino-integrated-resort/ - https://igamingexpert.com/regions/asia/overdue-relief-as-india-to-review-coercive-tax-plans/ - https://igamingexpert.com/features/africa-analysis-from-tekkorp/Host: Martyn ElliottGuest: Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of the Brazilian igaming and sports betting industry.On the agenda for the trio is the implications of a recent ordinance that may impose retroactive taxes on operators. They discuss the creation of the Intersecretarial Working Group (GTI Bets) and its role in monitoring tax compliance, as well as provide insights from legal experts on the constitutionality of retroactive taxes and consider the potential impact of the ordinance on both large and small operators in the region.Later on in the episode, the conversation also briefly touches on the ramifications for licenced companies of the ongoing legal battle between Rio De Janeiro’s state lottery, LOTERJ, and the federal government. To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:-  https://sbcnoticias.com/br/nova-portaria-brecha-impostos-retroativos/ - https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/01/13/gti-brazil-bets-retroactive-taxes/ - https://sbcnoticias.com/br/loterj-alega-dificuldades-determinacao-stf/ Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ricardo Assis & Anna Maria MenezesProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

The first weeks of 2025 have seen regulatory authorities in Europe outline their supervisory agendas, emphasising stricter surveillance of licences to ensure compliance with new rules.On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Martyn Elliott is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to review regulatory updates in the Netherlands, where regulators stressed the importance of customer care and responsible conduct. The duo also touch on the expected reaction to a potential double tax increase in the Netherlands in 2025 and 2026 which would set the tax rate at 38%.Meanwhile, after the break, Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, recaps his in-depth interview with Rumen Spetsov, Director General of Bulgaria’s National Revenue Office, in which he discussed ongoing efforts to overhaul the gambling regime for both land-based and online activities.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/01/09/ksa-2025-supervision-koa/ - https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2025/01/09/poland-eu-working-group/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/01/10/market-in-review-part-one-bulgaria-in-brief-with-rumen-spetsov/   Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Ted Menmuir & Viktor KayedProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

Yesterday (9 January), a group of Native American tribes in California sued dozens of licensed card clubs in the state, claiming they illegally offer player-banked card games, similar to those found in Las Vegas casinos, where gamblers play against the house.On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Content Director, to explore the ongoing legal battle, its historical context, economic implications, and potential outcomes of the litigation.In the second part of the show, the duo discusses the latest legislative news from the region, including efforts by Maryland and Virginia lawmakers to introduce online casinos to their respective states.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:-  Online Casinos to be Reconsidered by Maryland Lawmakers- Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Virginia Online Casinos- https://issuu.com/sbc.global/docs/affiliate_leaders_issue_2_web?fr=sZDFhZDc2MzEyNjE Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: MC Killick-CalverEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

 DraftKings hit the headlines when it announced a new subscription service that offers super-boosted parlays to bettors in New York. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, and SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to discuss consumer reaction to the news, tax implications and the broader impact on the US sports betting market. The conversation also touches on the responsible gambling considerations of DraftKings+ and the trio considers the future of subscription models in both the US and Europe if the new service is successful.  To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/01/03/draftkings-subscription-parlay-boosts/ Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Ted Orme-Claye and Charlie HornerProducer: MC Killick-CalverEditor: James RossRemember 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 edition of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, reflect on some of the late-breaking news stories that ended 2024.They start with the NHS’ Christmas warning of “festive temptation” which led to public anxieties about problem gambling. The duo discuss the industry’s reaction to the message as the NHS takes on the forthcoming responsibilities as Chief Commissioner of the treatment of problem gambling in 2025 and touch on the tension between public health messaging and industry interests.On the agenda for the second part of the show is lottery giant Allwyn’s €330m investment in Novibet, acquiring a 51% stake in the company. The two Ted’s discuss the implications of the deal and conclude by considering the future of mergers and acquisitions in the gambling sector, emphasising a pragmatic approach amidst evolving market dynamics.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/30/allwyn-novibet-deal-51/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/27/nhs-xmas-warning-2024/ Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuests: Ted MenmuirProducer: MC Killick-CalverEditor: James RossRemember 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.