iGaming Daily

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando as the trio discuss Mexico’s proposed reform of its gambling laws, which date back to 1947.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why Mexico is finally revisiting its 1947 Federal Law on Gambling and Lottery Games, and what’s prompting reform after nearly 80 years.How political dynamics within the ruling MORENA party could determine whether modernisation efforts succeed or stall once again.What the proposed changes include, from stricter licencing and betting limits to a potential 50% tax increase on gaming revenues.How international operators and investors view Mexico’s market potential under a “one-licence-per-establishment” model.Whether the reform can curb illegal gambling and bring stronger consumer protections ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Menmuir & Lucia GandoProducer: 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 Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Business, and Ana Maria Menezes, Business Journalist at SBC Noticias Brazil, as they discuss the latest developments and political turbulence impacting Brazil’s iGaming industry, focusing on proposed tax hikes, regulatory changes, and new anti-fraud measures.Tune in to today's episode to find out:How Brazil’s proposed gaming tax hike could reshape the country’s iGaming landscape.Why political retaliation and election-year volatility are making investors cautious.What foreign operators should consider before entering Brazil’s fast-evolving market.How new Central Bank anti-fraud measures might affect player payments and operator efficiency.Whether open finance could offer a real solution to balance regulation, security, and player experience.Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Joe Streeter & 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.

iGaming Daily continues its conference tour, bringing you this episode live from SBC Summit Tblisi, Georgia. Host Charlie Horner, Ted Menmuir, and Martyn Elliott assess the potential of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) and Central Asian markets. The team discusses the region’s innovative tech offer, the "upbeat mood" compared to Western Europe, and why major groups like Entain and Flutter are using M&A deals to acquire local "hero brands" to gain access to growing markets. They also dive into the regulatory evolution across CEE, including governance issues in Romania and new laws in Croatia and Serbia.Later in the episode, the focus shifts to the United Kingdom, analysing the uncertainty surrounding impending tax hikes in the budget. The co-hosts discuss threats by Evoke (potentially closing up to 200 William Hill shops) and Entain (hinting at diverting investment) away from the UK and into other markets. The team debates the government’s handling of the prolonged situation, the effectiveness of the industry’s "black market" lobbying argument, and the long-term impact on the UK sector.Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Martyn Elliott & Ted MenmuirProducer: James RossEditor: 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, 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.