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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor at Large Ted Menmuir and Editor of SBC News Ted Orme Claye as the trio discuss a fast paced tour of European gambling headlines ahead of the industry’s first major gathering of 2026 in Barcelona.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What Michael Dugher’s exit from the BGC means for UK gambling politics and the trade body’s next chapter
• Why Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signals for regulatory credibility
• How Betway’s withdrawal from Portugal reflects the growing pressures of smaller regulated markets
• Whether ongoing disruption in Romania still leaves the door open for new licence holders
• What Italy’s first month under its new regulatory regime reveals about market consolidation and the year ahead for European gambling

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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