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As SBC Summit Lisbon draws ever closer, attention turns to the greatest show in gaming.As part of a new limited series under the iGaming Daily banner, called Path to Lisbon, we will be showcasing past panel sessions to update and inform listeners ahead of what will be discussed throughout the summit, which is set to see 25 thousand delegates experience around 450 speakers and 600 exhibitors.The first episode of our series will focus on last year’s SBC Summit Barcelona Keynote from world-renowned cybersecurity expert and fraud prevention specialist Frank Abagnale. During his session, Frank shares how simple strategies can thwart today's cyber criminals and also emphasises the importance of safeguarding your players in today's ever-increasing fraud landscape.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.

On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, host James Ross is joined by CasinoBeats’ Editor, Joe Streeter, and Senior Journalist, Danny Lee, to explore the latest news in the gaming industry.The UK Gambling Commission recently revealed a substantial increase in online total gross gambling yield in the first quarter of the 2024 financial year, and the trio discuss the driving factors behind this growth, the implications for the online gambling market and what this means for the future of the industry.In the second half of the show, the attention turns to Southeast Asia, where Thailand is making waves with its ambitious plans to develop a regulated casino sector with the aim of boosting tourism and uplifting the economy.James, Joe and Danny delve into the specifics of Thailand’s casino bill, the expected economic benefits and what regional competition it faces as it races towards opening its first casino by 2029. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/08/01/ukgc-gambling-operator-data-q1-2024/- Thailand continues key developments for casino legislation  - CasinoBeats Host: James RossGuests: Joe Streeter and Danny LeeProducer: 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.

Gambling twitter blew up last week after DraftKings announced a customer surcharge on every winning wager in four different states (Vermont, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York). With the internet abuzz about the wagering giant offloading some of the added tax cost onto their winning customers, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, invited her former colleague, and industry newsletter and podcast extraordinaire Steve Ruddock (of Straight to the Point) to iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. What is the thinking behind this move? What next for the states at 20 per cent? Or even below? How does this compare with other industries? And how are other operators dealing with the high tax rates? Jess gets Steve's thoughts on all of these questions, as well as his reaction to the comments made by DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, on the operator's Q2 earnings call defending the move. Finally, Jess and Steve chat about what success looks like for DraftKings and the industry with this measure. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois sports betting tax hike into law (sbcamericas.com)- DraftKings to Implement Customer Surcharges Starting Jan. 1 (sbcamericas.com)Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Steve RuddockProducer: 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.

With 2024 nearing its final stretch, final regulation in Brazil becomes imminent and we are close to seeing a proper framework set for a market that is soon to become one of the largest in the world.On today’s iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist at SBC Noticias, is joined by the Editor of SBC Noticias, Lucía Gando, and his fellow Senior Journalist at SBC Noticias, Isadora Marcante, to examine the latest updates in the journey to a regulated Brazilian market.The trio discuss two new ordinances focused on anti-money laundering efforts and online and live casino operators as well as the “concerning” number of operators that have currently applied for a license in Brazil ahead of the August 20 deadline.After a short break, the show’s attention then turns to Argentina where regulators across the different provinces are using lawsuits to fight back against the unregulated gaming market and those who promote them.  To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- SPA: Online Gaming and Live Casinos at Ordinance 1.207 (sbcnoticias.com)- Juego online: el IPLyC de Misiones denuncia a 192 sitios ilegales (sbcnoticias.com)- https://sbcnoticias.com/influencers-argentina-denuncia-penal/ - https://sbcnoticias.com/cordoba-juego-proyectos-legislatura/ Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucía Gando and Isadora MarcanteProducer: 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.

It’s going to be a long, dry season for those who participated in DraftKings NFT marketplace and Reignmakers contests as the company abruptly ceased operations on the project this week.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to examine why the operator is giving up on the crypto space amid a class action lawsuit in the federal courts in Massachusetts.In the second half of the show, the attention turns to Bill Belichick’s new YouTube show “Coach” - in partnership with Underdog Fantasy. The six-time Super Bowl-winning will break down NFL film and analyse games weekly throughout the upcoming 2024 NFL season.The duo discuss the PR boost that bringing on board a name like Belichick can have for Underdog amongst customers and look back on some sports betting content deal failures. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/07/30/draftkings-nft-reignmaker-closing/- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/07/31/belichick-underdog-fantasy-partnership/   Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: 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.

The term NFTs may have faded in the memory of many, however, they reappeared in the news this week when US giant DraftKings announced the closure of its NFT marketplace, Reignmakers.On today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Payment Expert’s Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, and Senior Journalist, Callum Williams, react to the news and also look back on the rise and fall of NFTs.The duo discuss the differences and similarities between NFTs and crypto, how NFTs crossed into the world of gambling and whether they could make a comeback off the back of Bitcoin and Ethereum’s rebound following approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Reignmakers and DraftKings Marketplace Abruptly Shut Down (sbcamericas.com)Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuests: Callum WilliamsProducer: 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.

A frantic week of gambling developments saw the FA, Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League agree to a new code of conduct on gambling agreements. To be enforced from the start of the upcoming  football season, stakeholders have agreed to apply the four pillars of protection, social responsibility, reinvestment and integrity on gambling sponsorships Martyn Elliott is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, on the latest episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, supported by Optimove to talk about the potential solution to the long-running issue of gambling sponsorships in English Football. The trio discuss the practicalities of implementing the new rules, how effective they will be across all levels of football and whether the new code will quell reformists’ demands on English football to end its relationship with gambling. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/07/24/english-football-new-code/ Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross 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.

H1 financial reports continue to flood in as BetMGM becomes the latest operator to release its performance in the first half of 2024. Reporting a strong H1 2024, BetMGM revealed that net revenue from its operations reached one billion dollars, which the firm’s CEO Adam Greenblatt stated was “laying the groundwork for BetMGM’s future”. During the first half of today’s iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, host James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Conor Porter, Senior Journalist at CasinoBeats, to delve deeper into the results and examine the mixed reaction to the BetMGM report by its investors.In the second half of the show, attention turns to New Zealand as the news broke this morning that the country’s government has announced plans to regulate online casinos, with the new regulatory system “to be in place from early 2026”.The duo discuss what the regulations are, why they are focused specifically on online casino and what the reaction has been to the news by the industry.To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- BetMGM: Strong H1 'laying the groundwork' for future growth (casinobeats.com) - New Zealand plans to regulate online casinos from early 2026 (casinobeats.com)Host: James RossGuests: Conor PorterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross & Christian LeeRemember 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 way we search the internet is changing thanks to the rise of AI. Google is currently developing its search generative experience powered by generative AI and ChatGPT recently announced plans to create its own search engine, dubbed SearchGPT.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, our very own SEO guru, Ivana Flynn, is joined by industry veterans Dagmar Janssen, Marketing Director at Mega Block Gaming, and Valentina Diaco, Marketing and igaming Consultant, to discuss the future of searching the web.The trio discuss the principles of optimising for both SEO and SAIO, Google’s fight against the increase in AI content on the web, what the future trends could be in searching the internet and how the igaming and marketing industry can prepare for change. Make sure to make time to listen to the episode to get all the answers!Host: Ivana FlynnGuests: Dagmar Janssen & Valentina DiacoProducer: 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.

There is arguably no US sports betting market that has faced more criticism than Washington, D.C. However, it appears to be a new dawn and a new day for the district as a change in laws is opening up the online betting market at last.DraftKings, Caesars and BetMGM have all been given the green light to operate in the district since the law change and Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, to discuss the news and what this could mean for sports betting in Washinton, D.C. In the second half of the show, their attention turns to a recent speech by renowned sports bettor Billy Walters at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) conference who claimed that sports betting in the US isn’t working. Jessica, who was present for the speech, recalls the reaction to Walter’s comments and then the pair consider whether his arguments regarding the failures of the market are valid. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:-  Expanded D.C. Online Sports Betting Market Live After Delay (sbcamericas.com)-  Pro Bettor Billy Walters Slams US Betting Industry (sbcamericas.com)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.