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iGaming DailyEp 667: Estonia Makes Its Tax Play For Gambling RelevanceIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio delve into Estonia’s controversial decision to cut gambling licence taxes and what it means for the country’s ambitions to become Europe’s next major iGaming hub.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why Estonia’s Liberal coalition has pushed for a reduction of gambling licence taxes from 6% to 4%The key political and industry stakeholders behind the policy shiftHow the tax cut has created intern...
2025-12-1121 miniGaming DailyEp 666: In Bloom… Sensitivities on Syndicate BetsIn today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss why English football’s relationship with betting has returned to the spotlight following alleged scrutiny of Tony Bloom and the Starlizard syndicate.Tune in to today's episode to find out:• Why the Guardian investigation into the allegations around Tony Bloom has gained so much attention in the wake of the recent tax judgement• What a betting syndicate actually is in the UK and the rules that govern...
2025-12-1026 miniGaming DailyEp 660: Budget Narratives, Fault Lines and ExposuresIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the implications of the recent UK Budget on the gambling industry, the challenges operators now face with tax changes, and what this means for the sector’s competitive landscape moving forward.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:How UK license holders are navigating the post-Budget tax transformation and what immediate actions they must take.Why uncertainty still looms over the sector and why operators are caut...
2025-12-0226 miniGaming DailyEp 646: Australia at Breaking Point on Gambling AdvertisingIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss Australia’s deepening crisis over gambling advertising and the political fallout facing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government. Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Where the Labor government truly stands on gambling reform and its unfulfilled election promises.Why Nine Entertainment is demanding government compensation over a potential ad ban.How the Murphy Report’s recommendations were sidelined and what that means for policy.Why...
2025-11-1219 miniGaming DailyEp 640: Tabloids Turn Volume To 11 On UK Gambling TaxesIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss the UK gambling sector’s high-stakes push to sway Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Statement.Tune into today’s episode to find out:How the “#AxeTheRacingTax” campaign became UK gambling’s headline strategy.Why the industry turned to tabloids instead of traditional political lobbying.The risks of antagonising the Chancellor ahead of the 26 November Budget.Whether the Betting and Gaming Council’s message is uniting or dividing th...
2025-11-0517 miniGaming DailyEp 625: Allwyn…. A Hungry Giant, Weighs Its Next MoveIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye, as the trio discuss Allwyn International’s landmark merger with OPAP and what it means for the future of global gambling leadership.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why Allwyn’s €16 billion merger with OPAP is being called one of the most transformative deals in gambling history.What strategic advantages Allwyn gains by anchoring its public listing in Athens.How the merger positions Allwyn among the world’s top five gambl...
2025-10-1523 miniGaming DailyEp 620: Sweden Divided and Distracted on Gambling PoliciesIn 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 d...
2025-10-0824 miniGaming DailyEp 609: Lib Dems Play Politics On Gambling TaxesIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye. The trio discuss UK political affairs, with a particular focus on the gambling pledges made at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Whether the Liberal Democrats’ call to double Remote Gaming Duty to 42% is realistic and what such a sharp hike would mean for the UK market.Why MP Max Wilkinson believes the gambling industry has had a “free pass for too long” and if tha...
2025-09-2324 miniGaming DailyEp 582: Entain… Good Vibes Or Same Old Story?In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir. The trio unpack Entain's H1 financial results and discuss whether the company is on track to hit its £1bn EBITDA target this year.Tune in to find out:Whether Entain's H1 results are a positive start to the year.If vulnerabilities in accounts will impact profitability going into H2.How Entain will mitigate tax burdens on its ample portfolio of British brands.If we'll see a more harmonised joint venture between Entain a...
2025-08-1525 miniGaming DailyEp 574: Game Over for Margins? Potential Gambling Tax Hikes Storm IncomingIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, host Charlie Horner, is joined by SBC News's Ted Orme-Claye and Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, to dive into taxation within the iGaming industry, with a sharp focus on the UK and broader European markets. As governments across the region consider or implement tax hikes, the trio break down the motivations driving these changes, from shifting political priorities to increased regulatory scrutiny. The conversation then turns to the real-world implications of these tax increases for iGaming operators. How are companies adapting their strategies to maintain profitability amid tighter fiscal conditions...
2025-08-0525 miniGaming DailyEp 569: GambleAware’s Departure and the Rise of NHS-Led Gambling CareIn this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosts Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, dissect the decision by GambleAware’s board of trustees to wind down operations, signaling a complete closure by March 2026. As a long-standing pillar in the UK’s gambling harm prevention ecosystem, GambleAware’s exit marks a transformative shift in how gambling treatment and education will be handled moving forward. With the charity stepping away from roles in strategic planning, fundraising, and commissioning, the episode examines how this development reshapes the landscape of gambling harm mitigation in the UK, especially in the co...
2025-07-2922 miniGaming DailyEp 565: The Gambling Act White Paper - Are Proposals Already Outdated?In this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC's Martyn Elliott, Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, explore a pivotal moment for UK gambling regulation as the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling Reform reconvenes to launch a new inquiry into the sector’s future. Chaired by Conservative Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the inquiry revisits the Gambling Act review white paper to assess whether proposed reforms still meet the evolving demands of public policy and industry accountability.Key topics at the heart of the inquiry include gambling advertising, stake limits, and the role of lo...
2025-07-2326 miniGaming DailyEp 563: Unpacking Betsson's 18 Quarters of Growth, with SBC News & Pontus LindwallIn this episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir dive into Betsson Group’s Q2 and H1 2025 financial results, released on Friday. In a climate marked by rising gambling taxes and global regulatory upheaval, Betsson continues to outperform the industry, notching its 18th consecutive quarter of growth since 2021. The conversation explores Betsson’s winning strategy in key markets, including their rising dominance in Italy through a strong casino offering and sportsbook sponsorships. Despite upcoming regulatory shifts and intensifying competition in the region, Betsson remains confident in its robust infrastructure. The ep...
2025-07-2119 miniGaming DailyEp 560: iGaming's Mid-Decade Crossroads with New Tax HeadwindsIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Charlie Horner, SBC's Media Manager, takes the hosting seat as he's joined by SBC's "Two Teds" - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye - as the three talk the global gambling industry's 2025 interim results. Leading gambling firms are under scrutiny as analysts and investors assess their performance amid mounting tax pressures across key markets like the UK, Netherlands, and France.The trio highlight the most important signals for investors and stakeholders in this high-stakes environment. With the post-COVID boom behind us, the focus has shifted...
2025-07-1625 miniGaming DailyEp 555: Kemi Badenoch’s Bold Move - Saving UK Racing or Saving Face?Welcome to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, where hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore the ever-evolving intersection of UK politics and the gambling industry. In this episode, the two dive into the political strategies shaping the future of betting and gaming, focusing on how major parties are leveraging gambling policy for influence. From the Conservative Party's stance on tax policy to the Liberal Democrats' involvement in football broadcasting rights.Our discussion centres on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s vocal support for the “axe the racing tax” campaign and her resistance to proposed gambling tax increa...
2025-07-0923 miniGaming DailyEp 552: Analysing the Intralot-Bally's DealThis week on iGaming Daily, hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore a game-changing merger and acquisition that’s making waves across the gaming industry. Greek multinational tech firm Intralot has acquired Bally’s Interactive International, the iCasino division of Bally’s Corporation. The hosts break down the strategic significance of this move, which marks a major shift for Introlot as it expands from its traditional B2B lottery systems into the competitive B2C iGaming and iCasino space. The episode takes a deep dive into Introlot’s ambitious plans for growth, particularly in the US market...
2025-07-0420 miniGaming DailyEp 539: From Gray List to Green Light - Gibraltar and UAE’s iGaming CredibilityIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Viktor Kayed, and Ted Menmuir break down the recent removal of Gibraltar and the UAE from the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) watch list. Viktor, who originally broke the story for SBC News, details why this delisting marks a crucial turning point for these markets. Gibraltar, long regarded as a premier hub for European gaming operators and B2B technology providers, has worked swiftly to address shortcomings flagged by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—strengthening its AML controls, asset seizure processes, and gambling oversight to restore its mark...
2025-06-1721 miniGaming DailyEp 534: Political Shifts in the Netherlands & PolandIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, Ted Orme-Clay is joined by journalist Viktor Kayed and SBC's Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir to unpack major political developments in the Netherlands and Poland, and what they could mean for their respective gambling industries.Viktor shares insights from his recent trip to the Gaming in Holland conference, which coincided with the collapse of the Dutch coalition government. While political uncertainty looms, Dutch stakeholders are taking a proactive stance, focusing on tackling the black market and lobbying to delay a planned gambling tax hike. The industry is also closely watching which party will...
2025-06-1020 miniGaming DailyEp 532: Operators vs. Overreach: Can the Dutch Market Survive 2026?We turn our attention to the Netherlands on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Ted Orme-Claye of SBC News steps into the host's chair, joined by his namesake, Ted Menmuir, to discuss the Dutch market, a jurisdiction shrouded in political instability that puts the betting market at risk. Later in the episode, Viktor Kayed calls in live from an incredibly well timed Gaming in Holland conference, and gives updates on the discussions from the conference rooms in Amsterdam. Firstly, the two Teds discuss the collapse of the Dutch four-party coalition, the impact...
2025-06-0621 miniGaming DailyEp 529: Postponed Reforms and Political Tensions in Romania's iGaming SectorIn this episode of iGaming Daily, host Viktor Kayed sits down with editor Ted Menmuir to explore the recent postponement of Romania’s long-anticipated gambling reforms. They dissect the political climate that has stalled progress, including the influence of the Save Romania Union and its push for tougher regulatory oversight. The discussion provides valuable context on how shifting political priorities are shaping the future of the country’s gambling legislation.The episode dives deep into the aftermath of regulatory failures that have plagued Romania’s gambling sector for years. Viktor and Ted examine long-standing structural issues, from enforc...
2025-06-0316 miniGaming DailyEp 519: Inside iGaming In Eastern Europe - Part 1 With Ilya Machavariani of 4H AgencyOn today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, our Editor-at-large and European sports betting expert, Ted Menmuir is in the host's chair, and he welcomes Ilya Machavariani, CEO of 4H Partners, for part one of a discussion on Eastern European iGaming. Ilya gives a background on the founding of 4H Agency, and his background as a lawyer. Ilya tells Ted about how the legalisation in Ukraine spawned the idea for 4H Agency, a consultancy to advise betting companies and offer a broad range of services, which a large international law firm was not suited to.
2025-05-2023 miniGaming DailyEp 516: Lone Star Lotto Legal Storm: Controversies Are Bigger In TexasSBC Media's Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir is in the host's chair for today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and he's joined by his namesake Ted Orme-Claye, and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale.With SBC Summit Americas in full swing, our team are still keeping you fully up to date with everything going on in the US industry, and today, we have a fascinating story from Texas to bring you up to speed on. Our panel's discussion centres on the Texas Lottery and the ongoing controversy surrounding third-party courier services. With a bill proposed to abolish...
2025-05-1527 miniGaming DailyEp 510: Big Business In Little Stoke: Is Bet365 Ready To Cash Out?On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, our European team are discussing the biggest player in the game, Bet365. Viktor Kayed is once again in the host's chair, and he's once again between two Teds. Ted Menmuir, Editor-at-large, and Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor, as they discuss the speculation around a potential sale of Bet365. Reported by the The Guardian last week, the rumours suggested the Coates family were exploring a sale of the business valued at £9 billion, and a potential move to Wall Street. Vik, Ted and Ted express their surprise at t...
2025-05-0720 miniGaming DailyEp 507: Caught Between Red Tape And The Black Market - Antony Gevisser part 2On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, we're bringing you part two of Ted Menmuir's fantastic interview with Antony Gevisser, Senior Vice President Legal & Regulatory Affairs - Super Group.Ted and Antony get into the black market, with today's part 2 focusing on a range of talking points including:The global nature of the black market, and the intricacy of the issue, involving multiple stakeholdersThe impact that intertia from a regulatory perspective has had on the growth of the black market, and how its hindered efforts to combat its expansionThe fragmented regulatory landscape, and the...
2025-05-0223 miniGaming DailyEp 505: Betsson Bets On Tech, While Entain Bets On Stella - With Pontus LindwallToday's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, is a tail of two of the biggest operator's in the industry, as we cover big news from both Entain and Betsson. First up, Ted Orme-Claye is joined by his namesake, Ted Menmuir, as they discuss the permanent appointment of Stella David as CEO, transitioning from an interim role. The two Ted's discuss the regulatory headwinds coming Entain's way, despite the strong performances of some of their brands, including Ladbrokes and Coral. In the second half of the podcast, Viktor Kayed jumps into the host's chair, and...
2025-04-3019 miniGaming DailyEp 504: Will Betting Brands Get Benched By Football's New Regulator?We're talking football on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as the SBC News team (joined by former Editor Ted Menmuir) discuss UK football governance, with the appointment of a new football regulator. Viktor Kayed is once again in the host's chair for this episode, as he's joined by the two Teds. Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor, and Ted Menmuir, SBC Media's Editor-at-large. The three discuss the establishment of the independent football regulator in the UK and its potential implications, particularly on the gambling industry. Viktor and the Teds touch on the primary...
2025-04-2919 miniGaming DailyEp 503: Marketing Without Positions: Playing The Full Court with OptimoveOn today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, their very own Pini Yakuel tells us why marketing is a lot like basketball. Best played with fluidity.SBC Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir is in the host's chair for this one, joined by Pini Yakuel, CEO and Founder of Optimove, to discuss the growth of the company from 2012, to their current iteration, embodying Pini's marketing philosophy. Pini tells Ted about Optimove's journey, how early adoption of data mining positioned them well to leverage AI in marketing, their positionless marketing philosophy, borrowed from basketball where players are adept...
2025-04-2827 miniGaming DailyEp 500: Black Markets & Darker Consequences - Antony Gevisser part 1A landmark episode for iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and we celebrate it in true iGaming Daily fashion, with a 25 minute discussion about the black market. SBC Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir is joined by Antony Gevisser, Senior Vice President Legal & Regulatory Affairs - Super Group and a member of the IMGL, for what is a deep discussion fitting of such a landmark number for us. Ted and Antony discuss:Antony's background of over 20 years as a qualified lawyer in the gaming industryHow to define the 'Black Market'Its connection with criminal activityIndustry governance concernsHow it has gr...
2025-04-2325 miniGaming DailyEp 496: Black Market Britain - Is unregulated gambling on the up?In a time of great regulatory change, Deal Me Out have warned authorities and stakeholders of the encroachment of the black market in UK gambling. And this is the topic of today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as our panel discusses why consumers of a safe and regulated market, might choose to play with illegal operators. SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed is asking the questions to Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir, and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye to discuss what Deal Me Out are highlighting, why the report has caught the industry's attention, the pathways to...
2025-04-1523 miniGaming DailyEp 492: Councils demand a local fix of the Gambling ReviewIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return return as Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, explore the evolving landscape of the UK’s gambling review, focusing on the growing push from local councils for greater authority over gambling venues and advertising. The duo unpack the rising involvement of local governments, the power dynamics at play between councils and the gambling industry, and the key reforms councils are calling for. With an emphasis on localised solutions and inclusive stakeholder engagement, this conversation sheds light on why community voices are crucial in...
2025-04-0920 miniGaming DailyEp 487: Unfulfilled Bans - Sadiq Khan, TfL & The Gambling DebateIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return to dive into the complex relationship between local politics and gambling advertising in the UK. Both Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye's conversation centres on Sadiq Khan’s unfulfilled promise to ban gambling ads on Transport for London and what it reveals about the power—and limitations—of local government in shaping gambling laws. The duo explore the role of councils, mayors, and community advocacy in influencing policy, as well as the broader implications for the gambling industry. How do local politi...
2025-04-0219 miniGaming DailyEp 486: Is cross-sell dead? UKGC bonus rule changes spark debateIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by the two Ted's - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, to take an in-depth look at the UK Gambling Commission’s recently announced changes to bonus regulations and what they mean for the future of the gambling industry. The trio examine the technical aspects of the new rules, unpacking how they will alter the way operators design and offer promotions.They also explore the wide range of reactions from industry stakeholders—from operators who see these changes as a maj...
2025-04-0124 miniGaming DailyEp 479: DraftKing's MLBPI lawsuit set to move forwardRounding up the week, iGaming Daily heads stateside once again as Ted Menmuir steps in for SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, to look into the ongoing legal challenge in the US. The duo explore Draftkings' lawsuit with MLB regarding player image rights, highlighting the complexities of regulatory standards and market competition in the US sports betting landscape.Then, after Ted signs off the show, we will play you a report that Ted produced for iGaming Daily at the recent Optimove Connect conference in London. To read more on the topics discussed, click on...
2025-03-2114 miniGaming DailyEp 476: UK Football Bill debate revives heated betting sponsorship concernsIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return as the conversation surrounds the debate of football governance and betting sponsorship. Stemmed from the recent legislative efforts in the House of Lords, Ted Menmuir, SBC's Editor-at-Large, talk with Ted Orme-Claye, Editor at SBC News, about the complexities of the Football Governance Bill, the implications of betting sponsorships on football clubs, and the reactions from various stakeholders, including fans and political figures. The duo also touch on the future of sponsorships in football and the potential establishment of an...
2025-03-1822 miniGaming DailyEp 472: Visa & Mastercard payments shine spotlight on gambling black marketIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, is joined by his SBC News Editor successor, Ted Orme-Claye and Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, to delve into the relationship of gambling and payment networks. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have been found to be offering easily accessible deposits.An investigation by the Observer revealed that a total of 10 unlicensed online gambling providers available to UK customers had incorporated Mastercard and Visa payments into their websites.The trio discuss...
2025-03-1218 miniGaming DailyEp 463: Italian authorities to review sponsorship ban & tax audit rocks Romanian gamblingIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to delve into recent breaking news from Italy and Romania.In Italy, the Senate is reviewing the Dignity Decree, which has imposed a ban on gambling sponsorships for six years, leading to significant financial losses for Italian football. Ted and Viktor discuss the potential for the new sponsorship code to revitalise the sector and consider the impact of the revenue from gambling sponsorships on Italian football.Me...
2025-02-2722 miniGaming DailyEp 457: 'Fundamental changes' set for Netherlands & Entain's legal battle overviewIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for Slotbeats, to delve into the latest news from across the gaming industry.The trio begin in the Netherlands where the government will embark on a “fundamental change of course in gambling policy” as it responds to the “worrying results” of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA). They discuss the complexities of the unique regulatory approach taken by the Dutch government and the aims of the reform...
2025-02-1916 miniGaming DailyEp 441: Cryptocurrency, live betting and the future of payments - recapping ICE BarcelonaIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director and, making his debut on the podcast, Joe Beel, Senior Marketing Executive at SBC, to recap the key talking points from ICE Barcelona.The trio discuss the growing importance of media in the igaming industry, the potential future impact of cryptocurrency and the latest innovations in sports betting technology.Later on in the episode, the conversation also touches on the significance of a regional focus in...
2025-01-2723 miniGaming DailyEp 429: NHS’ festive warning and late M&A movementsIn 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...
2025-01-0923 miniGaming DailyEp 414: Entain under the Aus microscope and Gambling.com's record OddsJam acquisitionIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to discuss the latest developments in gambling as the industry winds down for its Christmas festivities.Earlier this week, Austrac - Australia’s financial watchdog - announced an investigation into systemic compliance failings of Entain’s Australian subsidiaries of NEDs and Ladbrokes and the duo discuss the implications of the case for compliance in the sector and Entain’s response to the probe.The conversation then shifts...
2024-12-1720 miniGaming DailyEp 409: Labour demands RET Levy accountability at GambleAware conferenceIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, to recap last week's annual GambleAware conference.The duo discuss the mood at the event given the latest updates to both the Statutory Levy and stake limits, as well as the reaction to the changes and the new NHS framework. They also talk about Labour’s Gambling Minister, Baroness Twycross, who made her first appearance at the event, and consider the implications of her speech which set out the need for acco...
2024-12-1017 miniGaming DailyEp 398: Premier League and EFL tensions intensify over data dispute reportsReports suggest that a dispute is in the works between the Premier League and EFL over the share of English football's data rights deal, with some top-flight clubs lobbying for the league to receive a bigger share. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, to delve into the dispute.The trio discuss the increasing value of data in sports, the tensions that exist between the Premier League and EFL regarding revenue sharing and why the...
2024-11-2529 miniGaming DailyEp 388: Catena Media's US affiliate gambleIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by SBC Americas' Editor, and ex-Catena employee, Jessica Welman, to discuss the challenges faced by Catena Media in the US media landscape, particularly in the affiliate marketing sector. The duo explore the impact of market changes on affiliate strategies, the importance of brand building over SEO, and the cultural clashes between European affiliates and the North American market. Additionally, Ted and Jess also touch upon Merger & Aquisition trends and the future of affiliate marketing, with a focus on...
2024-11-1123 miniGaming DailyEp 383: UK Budget and high-stakes US ElectionLast week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years. Amid the headlines, the biggest takeaway for gambling was the lack of news, as Reeves chose not to take the advice of financial think tanks and hike gambling taxes.And this will be today’s topic on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and the Editor of Payment Expert, Ted Orme-Claye to delve deeper into the details of the UK budget.The trio discuss...
2024-11-0423 miniGaming DailyEp 378: France to bring online casino into play…or so we thoughtOn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director is joined by Jake Pollard to discuss an amendment in France that would have regulated the country’s online casino market.However, since recording the episode, news broke over the weekend that the French government has withdrawn the budget amendment. The decision was announced by Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin, who stated that further consultations were needed to avoid the negative impacts and job losses warned by regional stakeholders.Though postponed, the government retains the...
2024-10-2825 miniGaming DailyEp 377: Reflecting on 11 consecutive quarters of growth with Betsson’s Pontus LindwallBetsson AB has reported its eleventh consecutive quarter of growth, with the group’s leadership citing that Betsson’s brands are now outperforming the growth of markets and competitive metrics. Today on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson AB, to reflect on this period of success for the company.The pair discuss how Betsson’s “well-oiled machine” is helping to fuel this continued momentum, Betsson’s recent strategic acquisition of Sporting Solutions and why the firm is focusing on...
2024-10-2521 miniGaming DailyEp 369: UK gambling faces cold autumn over potential tax risesUK gambling faces a cold Autumn as this weekend news broke that reformist think tanks have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to squeeze sector taxes.All eyes will be on the chancellor on 30 October as she presents Labour’s first budget in 14 years. One think tank has proposed to double tax on ‘higher risk gambling segments’, whilst the other takes the blunt measure of doubling tax on remote gambling from 21% to 42%.And this will be the topic of the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Pay...
2024-10-1520 miniGaming DailyEp 341: Stake advertising banished from Dutch Grand PrixThe recent Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix has highlighted the regulatory sensitivities of gambling sponsorship displayed in sports. In the week before the Grand Prix, the Netherlands gambling authority De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) demanded that Stake.com be removed from the team it sponsors or risk participation. On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director was joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team to take a look at the reasons behind this development.The tr...
2024-09-0419 miniGaming DailyEp 339: UKGC sets risk and friction benchmark for affordability pilotAs scheduled, on Friday 30 August the UK Gambling Commission launched its pilot programme on affordability checks. The programme will test the viability of unintrusive checks on customer deposits, beginning at a £500 net loss threshold and moving onto £150 net loss by February 2025.SBC’s Multimedia Editor, James Ross, was joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove to delve deeper into the methods and objectives of the pilot programme.The duo also discuss the outcome of the NatCen report into the UK...
2024-09-0218 miniGaming DailyEp 337: No sugar rush as affiliates stagnateGambling's interim results have highlighted the woes of igaming's affiliate media companies. Across the board, the results of affiliates have been lacklustre, witnessing a slowdown in growth across key markets and declines in the performance of media assets.James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, was joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC's Content Director, and Martyn Elliott, SBC's Project Director, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, to dig deeper into the causes of the downturn.Better Collective, Catena Media, Gambling.com and Raketech all come under the microscope as the trio discuss how affiliates...
2024-08-2922 miniGaming DailyEp 327: Evoke faces critical H2 after early-year lossesThis morning Evoke Plc, the rebranded business of 888 Holdings, announced interim trading losses of £146m. The figure represents a 300% increase in H1 losses and reflects the myriad of challenges faced by the firm’s new leadership team.Moving into the second half of the year, all eyes are on Evoke's ability to execute its short-term actions value creation plan which aims to improve the earnings efficiencies of the business Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, s...
2024-08-1522 miniGaming DailyEp 325: Australian government under fire over gambling advertising reformsWe are heading down under for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. In Australia pressure mounts on the Labor government to stick to its principles and enforce a blanket ban on gambling advertising across all media platforms as the media reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his party are in favour of watered-down measures.The voice of reformists grew louder this weekend as 60 prominent Australians, including four former Prime Ministers, signed an open letter demanding that Labor carry out all 31 recommendations of the Murphy Report.
2024-08-1316 miniGaming DailyEp 323: Entain H1 crossfire as Isaacs takes leadershipiGaming Daily closes the week by dissecting the interim results of global gambling’s most speculated firm… Entain. Headline performance saw FTSE100 firm upgrade its year-end EBITDA guidance (excluding US activities) to above £1bn mark. Yet under the bonnet, interim results detailed scars of no financial growth across its UK business, whilst underlying profits continue to be hampered by legal costs concerning its legacy business affairs. H2 trading sees Entain enter a make-or-break period, as deal-maker Gavin Issacs takes the reins of CEO of a business facing a spectrum...
2024-08-0925 miniGaming DailyEp 316: English football places integrity bet on gambling sponsorshipsA 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 pot...
2024-07-3127 miniGaming DailyEp 309: Delving into Betsson’s record interim results with the firm’s CEO Pontus LindwallLast week, Betsson published its H1 2024 accounts which revealed record results matched against peak comparatives. Q2 trading saw Betsson achieve online casino revenues of €191m, up 16% year-on-year, and sportsbook revenues of €79m, up 13% year-on-year, when matched against peak comparatives.In the first half of today’s iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Vikor Kayed, Senior Business Journalist at SBC News, was joined by Betsson’s CEO, Pontus Lindwall, to discuss the company’s positive performance in the first half of 2024. The duo also discuss Betsson’s customer retention efforts following Euro 2024, it...
2024-07-2223 miniGaming DailyEp 304: Euro round-up but no football pleaseThe UEFA Euro 2024 championships have concluded on the somber note that football will not be coming home for UK audiences. The end of the six-week tournament marks European gambling’s entering its summer break, as bookmakers lower betting activities and regulators enter recess periods. Yet prior to a well-earned break, Europe sees developments on western and eastern fronts. In Italy the ADM has submitted its official plans to launch a new regime for online gambling concessions priced at a hefty €7m per licence. Whilst...
2024-07-1521 miniGaming DailyEp 294: A depressing general election week and notes from TbilisiOn Thursday the British electorate heads to the polls to decide the outcome of the General Election following a six-week campaign that has seen political wagering dragged into the shenanigans and sheer stupidity of the Conservative Party’s GambleGate fiasco.Host Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Media Project Director, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert and Ted Menmuir, Content Director at SBC, to discuss the “uninspiring” options available to the British public and the potential fallout of GambleGate for the Uk’s betting industry.The trio also provide their analysis of England...
2024-07-0125 miniGaming DailyEp 293: Betting on Britain's ballot dateAs the general election campaign drags on with both current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak and, if the polls are to be believed, in-bound Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, blowing non-fatal punches to each other regarding topics such as immigration, the NHS and tax cuts, it’s gambling that has now taken centre stage following a slew of betting activities in government. With the general election set for July 4th, the final weeks of the campaign have been overshadowed by a growing scandal over candidates and former MPs betting on the date of the general ele...
2024-06-2832 miniGaming DailyEp 270: Rishi’s election call rumbles UK gamblingiGaming Daily returns from Malta’s CasinoBeats Summit to the unexpected news that PM Rishi Sunak has declared a General Election on 4th July. Momentum towards a settlement of the industry’s regulatory affairs has been growing, but has the Gambling Review been stalled as government and the Civil Service shut down its engine abiding by the pre-election rules of Purdah. Will a six-week election campaign de-rail the Gambling Review’s outstanding settlements, related to the affordability checks pilot programme, RET Levy and changes needed to modernise UK land-based gambling. IGD examines the industry...
2024-05-2822 miniGaming DailyEp 251: UKGC sets timeline to guide its pilot on affordabilitySigns of clarity come to the UK gambling space as both the Gambling Commission and Betting and Gaming Council offer a clearer insight into how affordability checks will be applied. Announced this morning, the BGC and UKGC, in tandem, unveiled the establishment of a new voluntary code on customer checks’, which is said to minimise friction of financial checks and improve consistencies in know-your-customer duties. In addition, the UKGC also looks set to implement some, quote on quote, ‘light touch’ affordability checks, with the intention of ‘boosting safety and choice for consumers’This will be th...
2024-05-0124 miniGaming DailyEp 249: Advertising concerns the House of LordsThe UK Gambling advertising discussion once again reared its head, this time at the House of Lords, and Martyn Elliott returns to the host's chair on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, complete with a strong lineup of UK gambling industry experts to discuss the debate and debate the discussion. Led by Lord Foster of Bath, reformists at the House of Lords demand that the government explain why the Gambling Review’s White Paper is scant on advertising policies and reforms. Martyn and our two Teds, Ted Menmuir (Content Director & Editor, SBC News) and Ted Orme-Claye (Ed...
2024-04-2919 miniGaming DailyEp 245: Kamer puts KOA on the ropesLast week, saw Dutch reformists claim victory as motions to ban 'high risk online casino games' and 'to implement an outright ban on online gambling advertising' won a narrow majority at the Dutch Kamer.Attention turns to Dutch Legal Protection Minister Franc Weerwind, to whether new gambling motions can be determined as a law.Whether ditched or retained, the KOA Act faces unprecedented changes across all legislative components, compelling Dutch operators to navigate a reversal in the framework that initially launched the market in 2021. And this will be the discussion on today's episode o...
2024-04-2324 miniGaming DailyEp 235: Advent breaks Easter with Nuvei takeoverEaster’s four-day break sees the global gambling sector return to the news that Canadian fintech and payments darling Nuvei has been acquired by PE Group Advent International for $6.3bn. Going private, what will be the ramifications of Nuvei’s takeover be on gambling incumbents? Taking into account the fast rise of a multi-billion enterprise primarily built on servicing the high-risk payment and customer onboarding duties of operators such as Entain, Flutter, DraftKings and bet365. Elsewhere, Italy’s ongoing reorganisation of its gambling laws, hits a stumbling block with regards to how fede...
2024-04-0221 miniGaming DailyEp 231: 888 'Evokes' change & Flutter suffer losses in the billionsA busy morning saw markets updated with the respective full-year 2023 results of gambling giants Flutter Entertainment and 888 Holdings.Flutter's revenue is going from strength to strength across most of its markets following a business transformation in 2023. Yet Flutter’s stellar metrics are dragged by corporate losses of $1.2bn. Meanwhile, 888 is now undergoing a proposed rebrand to become Evoke, as part of its Value Creation plan, as revenue for the operator improved driven by a shift away from dot com markets.Once more, 888 posts consecutive year losses of £56m –...
2024-03-2625 miniGaming DailyEp 230: Big Brother creeps in on European gamblingiGaming Daily welcomes back Martyn Elliott fresh from a trip to Romania and Ceaușescu's Palace of the Parliament, and after visiting one of the great structure's from one of the most notorious Communist head's of state, Martyn chairs a relevant discussion on gambling surveillance.The subject of the surveillance of gambling operators and their customer activities has crept-up once more on European gambling’s regulatory agenda. And with talk of covert agents in the Netherlands and 'centralised' control of gambling in Spain, Sweden and Germany, Martyn welcomes Ted Menmuir to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, to dis...
2024-03-2526 miniGaming DailyEp 225: From Cheltenham to WestminsterFollowing on from last week's Cheltenham Festival, the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, go through the talking points from another newsworthy week at the biggest race meeting over the fences on the British calendar. Joe Streeter hosts SBC News Editor Ted Menmuir and Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to discuss what we learned in Gloucestershire last week, including where the interest levels are for racing in the UK, what we can read into attendances being down this year, some big wins for Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp, and some industry reaction from the festival. ...
2024-03-1828 miniGaming DailyEp 220: Entain in the Membrane, Entain in the Brain!Last Thursday, Entain published its full-year accounts revealing the scars of a problematic 2023. The long-awaited results of the LSE gambling group left no place for hiding as leadership declared corporate losses of £900m. Though Entain maintains that its dire 2023 results were down to legacy failings. Yet under the bonnet accounts detailed across growing concerns across all markets including elements impacting its growth child BetMGM. 2024 will see a Capital Allocation Committee appointed to review the firms brand portfolio, funding and operating structures - as big decisions are needed to tur...
2024-03-1131 miniGaming DailyEp 215: Part two of a Very British AffairiGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, reviews a consecutive week of breakneck developments concerning UK gambling’s regulatory future. Last Monday, Parliament hosted its long-anticipated debate on affordability checks, showcasing a raft of distinct opinions on the Gambling Review’s most divisive matter.Attention turns to the Gambling Commission initiating its two-tier pilot scheme to test affordability checks on gambling accounts – which UK Racing states must be guaranteed as a failed system will have the biggest impact on the heritage sport.Under the spotlight the Gambling Commission delivered the first data-sets of its new survey...
2024-03-0431 miniGaming DailyEp 210: Affordability - A Very British AffairFollowing four years of speculation, UK Gambling appears to be exiting its regulatory purgatory as clarity begins to appear on its regulatory future. iGaming Daily reviews a frantic week of affairs for UK Gambling’s regulatory proceedings, as the government announces that £2 and £5 stake limits will be applied from September onwards… Elsewhere, the Gambling Commission announced that it will begin its pilot test on Affordability Checks as recommended by the Gambling Review’s white paper. Yet as UK Gambling nears its Spring resolutions, Parliament will debate demands to abandon...
2024-02-2631 miniGaming DailyEp 205: Swedish & German Cold CutsThe closing days of February will see Sweden's Riksdag begin its review of Swedish gambling taxes, in which the Budget of 2024 has proposed to increase gambling’s base tax from 18-to-22% of income. Following a year of costly compliance adjustments, imposed on Sweden’s Gambling Act - Licensed operators believe that they have been left in the cold as a tax increase threatens to disrupt Swedish gambling once more. Meanwhile in Germany, sports betting trade association Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has called on the Bundeslander to support its calls for the “realignment of Inter...
2024-02-1926 miniGaming DailyEp 200: Euro affairs unfold away from ICEAs expected, last week’s industry focus was zoned in on a bustling ICE 2024 conference, ending its home stay at London’s Dockland Excel. Yet away from the industry’s conference proceedings, the affairs of European gambling continue to unfold concerning key markets and their respective agendas. Italy’s autonomous regions and municipalities back the government’s proposed ‘reorganisation decree’ – but demand a guarantee on funding to implement key changes… This week, the Dutch Kamer is scheduled to vote on further KOA Act gambling reforms including the mandate to implement...
2024-02-1222 miniGaming DailyEp 183: All eyes on Flutter’s NYSE futureA busy morning saw Flutter publish its full-year 2023 pre-close trading update, as industry and city eyes closely monitor the giant’s developments ahead of its New York listing on Monday 29th January. Dissecting results, analysts picked up on the continued growth of FanDuel in the US, despite its revenue targets being impacted by costly, customer-friendly results. Meanwhile, in the UK, Flutter remains ahead of the pack, as its legacy brands deliver double-digit growth, withstanding a year of tough compliance demands. Flutter CEO, Peter Jackson, cites that Flutter’s New Yo...
2024-01-1827 miniGaming DailyEp 180: Gladiators leave the gambling arenaThe second business week of 2024 rang in the sounds of change as Flutter Entertainment announced that its long-term stalwart, Richard Flint, will leave the company's boardroom ahead of the firm's NYSE dual-listing at the end of the month.Coincidentally, 24 hours following Flint’s resignation, industry trade body the Betting and Gaming Council declared changes to its leadership and boardroom, announcing that Brigid Simmonds had stepped down from her duties as Chair.Today IGaming Daily reviews two high profile executives ending their affairs with gambling, and what 2024 will have install for industry leadership, na...
2024-01-1523 miniGaming DailyEp 176: 2024 awakens to noises by bet365 and EntainIt’s a mere two weeks into 2024 and already there’s big noises coming out of UK giants bet365 and Entain. Publishing its 2022/2023 financial accounts, bet365 declared corporate losses of £60m, as the UK’s biggest online gambling brand expanded its corporate resources to overcome new regulatory duties and enlarged its tech unit to execute ‘localised expansions’ within new markets.Beginning a new year, the board of Entain confirmed via an internal memo its exit from 140 markets to comply with its new corporate responsibilities and duties to investors.Industry eyes continue to monitor Entain devel...
2024-01-0924 miniGaming DailyEp 162: Winds of change for Entain and BrazilThere’s winds of change happening across the gambling sector as Entain’s troubled 2023 looks set to bring in new leadership and Brazil’s ongoing sports betting bill gets stuck in limbo. And these two will be the topic of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, where James Ross is joined by Charlie Horner and Edward Menmuir for the first half of the show to talk about Entain. In the second half, Charlie and Edward will be replaced with SBC Noticias Brazil Journalist, Isadora Marcante, to walk through the latest update from the Brazil...
2023-12-1322 miniGaming DailyEp 157: German gambling divided by a tale of two reportsGerman gambling sees no serene end-of-year as conflicts come to the forefront of the governance of the Fourth Interstate Market.A frantic November saw the trade bodies of DSWV (sports betting) and DOCV (online casino) publish the ‘Schnabl Report’ outlining the abject failure of the Interstate regime to protect German consumers citing that 50% of German gamblers engaged with licensed providers.The report was dismissed by Gluecksspiel (GGL), the federal authority of German gambling that stands by the findings of the Bundestag commissioned Atlas Report which estimates black market exposure to be in the range of two...
2023-12-0618 miniGaming DailyEp 150: Catena places all its chips on US growthLast week, alongside the publishing of its Q3 results, Catena Media announced that it had completed its 18-month long corporate strategic review?A year of deal making sees Catena generate €76m from the sale of European media assets – as proceeds will be used to shrink debt and strengthen its long-term commercial prospects in North American markets.As such, a slim-line Catena will now focus its entire business strategy on North American growth, in which the company continues to shift its commercial model onto rev-share based contracts – deemed better for long term cost controls and sustainable growth...
2023-11-2726 miniGaming DailyEp 145: UK gambling's white paper regulatory agenda moves to 2024As announced by Policy and Public Affairs Director, Tim Miller the Gambling Commission, will undertake a further seven consultations to progress its regulatory review of the recommendations made by UK Gambling’s White Paper. Booked for a 12-week period, the UKGC’s plans to close its next series of consultations by February-to-March of 2024. For UK gambling a fractious 2023 ends with no regulatory resolution as, despite consultations, the industry remains in the dark regarding its future terms of play. As eyes turn to 2024, how will UK stakeholders respond to the...
2023-11-2023 miniGaming DailyEp 135: Streamlining, sunrises and Stateside dreams - what next for Entain?Prior to posting its Q3 trading update, Entain had warned investors of ‘aggravating factors’ impacting period trading and lowering the firm’s full-year earnings guidance. Year comparatives see the FTSE giant maintain revenue growth, primarily due to the continued expansion of the BetMGM joint-venture. Yet results cannot hide the lacklustre trading of its European brands, reporting pro forma revenue declines across online and retail segments. Acting on the front foot, Entain’s leadership has triggered a new corporate strategy, streamlining operations to improve earnings and shareholder value as company investors are told that Entain will...
2023-11-0623 miniGaming DailyEp 120: British Racing pulls the trigger on a 2024 revampLast week, key stakeholders of British Horseracing agreed on comprehensive changes for the heritage sport to adopt in 2024. Led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) – next year British racecourses will embrace a new fixtures list promoting ‘Premier Racedays’ to grow and engage racing with a wider audience. Declaring further sweeping changes The Jockey Club announced that The Grand National will implement its commitment to rider and racehorse safety, in which Britain’s biggest race will be reduced to a field size from 40 to 34 runners. Changes are deemed necessary f...
2023-10-1622 miniGaming DailyEp 115: Ireland takes the long-road to re-regulationLast December, the three parties forming Ireland’s tri-coalition government published ‘The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022’ - settling on definitive terms needed to overhaul the Republic’s near-century old laws governing gambling under the Betting Act of 1931. As pledged, 2023 was marked as the year in which Ireland would finally launch its new gambling regime, to be governed by a dedicated government body and protecting its consumers via a national self-exclusion scheme. Yet since July, the Bill appears stuck in the Dáil under parliamentary review, as a final text is yet to be submitted to the Seanad Éire...
2023-10-0920 miniGaming DailyEp 110: All roads lead to Rome for Flutter and PlaytechAcross the board, industry analysts had anticipated a quieter second-half to 2023 trading in light of gambling PLCs adjusting to new compliance demands in European markets and a combined focus on achieving US profitability topping leadership’s agenda. Yet closing September, all narratives were flipped as FTSE100 giant Flutter triggers a €140m investment in MaxBet to lead its Balkans expansion. Just two days later, Flutter re-emerges as a suitor to acquire Italy’s PlanetWin365 – in what analysts believe will likely be a multi-million shootout against Playtech and Lottomatica.This will be the topic on Monday's e...
2023-10-0222 miniGaming DailyEp 103: SBC Summit Barcelona - Day TwoAll the reaction and fallout from day one and the first part of day two from our iGaming Daily team live at SBC Summit Barcelona. Join host James Ross with Martyn Elliott, Danny Lee of CasinoBeats and Ted Menmuir of SBC News as they chat and discuss the highlights of the show so far. Host: James RossGuests: Martyn Elliott, Danny Lee, Ted MenmuirProducer: James RossEditor: Anaya McDonald
2023-09-2124 miniGaming DailyEp 095: Barca Build-up: Into the future - where does sports betting go next?As we get closer and closer to the biggest SBC Event of all time, SBC Summit Barcelona taking place next week from the 19th-21st of September, here on iGaming Daily we want to put some of the most interesting conference panels under the spotlight. With a focus on Sports Betting, Stage 2 on Wednesday the 20th will host 'The Future of Sports Betting', and we take a look at the track in general and a specific session we've got our eyes on. Taking you into the future, is host James Ross, who is joined by SBC News...
2023-09-1126 miniGaming DailyEp 090: Malta’s Bill 55 tests European patience and harmonyA conflict brews across European gambling’s regulatory landscape as the Maltese government stands by its decision to sanction the ‘Gaming Amendment Bill’ - commonly referred to as Bill 55. This controversial Bill has amended Malta’s Gambling Act to allow Maltese courts the power to reject the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, liabilities or enforcements relating to the online gambling sector. The Bill, and the response to it from Germany, the Netherlands, and the MGA in Malta are the main topics of discussion on today's iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona. Host Jessi...
2023-09-0413 miniGaming DailyEp 086: UK ‘old boy’ Rank eyes its transformation and comebackPublishing its full-year 2022/2023 Financial Results recently, Rank Group, the old-boy of UK Gambling scene, told of a ‘Very British Affair’ - In which its Grosvenor and Mecca venues navigated a year of raising inflation, higher energy costs and the cost of living crisis impacting leisure and hospitality spend. Yet despite booking £109 million in statutory losses, leadership of Rank is positive that it has overcome home impacts and that it will return to growth and profits in the new financial year for 2023/2024. Speaking to SBC, written by Ted Orme-Claye, Rank’s CEO John O’Rei...
2023-08-2919 miniGaming DailyEp 083: ‘The best of both worlds’ on betting and media evolution, with Sam SadiAhead of SBC Summit Barcelona, here at iGaming Daily we thought that it would be good to look closer into the topics that will be on display between September 19-21. With that in mind, today's discussion will centre around convergence of gaming and sport-media and its role in the future of sports betting.Joining stand-in host, SBC News' Senior Journalist Ted Orme-Claye, is Sam Sadi, CEO at Livescore who will be moderating a panel entitled - Game On: Unleashing the convergence of gaming and sport-media for the future of sports betting.Sadi will...
2023-08-1617 miniGaming DailyEp 076: Lottery giants Allwyn and Groupe FDJ making noiseThe lottery sector faces inbound changes that will reshape the make-up of global gambling’s most stable and ever-present business segment. 2024 will see Allwyn International take over the stewardship of the UK’s National Lottery, tasked with revamping its product, brand and retail offering to improve funds for good causes. Groupe FDJ begins its international expansion by acquiring the Irish Lotto, and changes appear on the horizon in Italy as Lottomatica returns to the Milan Borsa. Beyond Europe, the winds of change sound for North and South America...
2023-08-0718 miniGaming DailyEp 066: Italy calls for a grand reorganisationTo the surprise of industry observers, Italy’s government has sanctioned a decree to reorganise the laws of the gambling sector. Positive prospects appear on the horizon for Italian gambling, yet how will the government’s ‘special delegation’ approach fixing Italian gambling’s decade long conflicts impacting licensing, regulatory governance and the market’s consumer transition from retail to online? Those are the questions that will be touched on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, with Martyn Elliott being joined by Edward Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye.Host: Martyn ElliottGu...
2023-07-2419 miniGaming DailyEp 064: Betsson or bets off for Dutch licencePublishing its Interim H1 2023 results, Betsson achieved 'another recording-breaking quarter' with the brand hails its confidence as the firm sees its portfolio continue to expand within new markets. Generating Q2 revenues of €237m up 27% on 2022 comparative results of €186m, Betsson highlighted its revenue from locally regulated markets where the Stockholm-listed firms betting duties increased by 32% to €86m.Joining CasinoBeats Editor, Craig Davies, on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, to go over Betsson's recent H1 revenues, are Betsson AB CEO & President Pontus Lindwall and Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Operations, who explored the company's perfor...
2023-07-2017 miniGaming DailyEp 061: Interims come into play for H1Hollywood may be in the midst of an actors and writers’ strike. Yet, for those seeking drama and intrigue, SBC recommends tuning into Gambling companies upcoming interim results, published this summer. H1 trading has seen European gambling publicly limited companies navigate the toughest of regulatory adjustments across multiple markets amid a backdrop of business conflicts impacting investor relations and future options. Pressure mounts on the leadership of European plcs to deliver blockbuster results satisfying investors’ expectations… Failure could well see a change in cast and direction for Europe’s giants. ...
2023-07-1723 miniGaming DailyEp 051: Germany...Interstate to where?Germany's Fourth Interstate market (GlüNeuRStv) has celebrated its second birthday since it was forced into existence in July 2021, ending a 12-year deliberation on how Germany would apply its online gambling laws federally across its 16 sovereign Bundeslander. On the ground, 2023 was marked as a year of transition as the newly formed Gluecksspiel (GGL), the new federal authority for gambling would take charge of governing the much-maligned Interstate regime. Yet six months on, the GGL is yet to present any plans to reform the interstate market laws or to remove any commercial rest...
2023-07-0323 miniGaming DailyEp 046: Creeping in... Regulatory SurveillancePreviously under reported – ‘regulatory surveillance’ has crept up on the igaming industry’s lexicon and agenda during 2023. A somewhat frightening and all-encompassing term is the regulatory surveillance of gambling licences being defined by governments and authorities across Western Europe’s markets ever-changing regulatory landscape. Tough adjustments followed igaming’s transition from its era of Merger & Acquisition consolidation to its current “age of compliance” and the question on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is what conflicts will follow as industry heads towards its potential dawn of surveillance. And joining James Ross to...
2023-06-2620 miniGaming DailyEp 042: Entain goes shopping againCall it déjà vu, but Entain once again dominates industry headlines, as the firm orders a £600m bookbuild to acquire STS Group – Poland’s market leading bookmaker - for £750m. Q2 trading alone has seen it commit almost £1bn in merger and acquisition deals, as STS Group joins 365Scores and Tidal Esports as new properties adding to the ever-expanding portfolio of Entain. The STS deal saw Entain leadership once more pull the trigger on its ‘local hero’ buyout strategy…Yet this time leadership’s M&A moves have been called out by US investor Eminence Capital as...
2023-06-2016 miniGaming DailyEp 037: The realities of RET reorganisationFollowing its Spring publishing, the recommendations and reforms of the Gambling Review’s White Paper have been put to a summer consultation. Yet amongst all disciplines referred, be it affordability, KYC, customer care, consumer redress stands the reform of the industry’s existing framework on Research, Education and Treatment (RET) – as the most politically charged element of UK gambling proceedings outcomes. A mandatory 1% RET levy will be imposed on all operators, yet can the government harmonise a framework to satisfy the interest of diverse stakeholders on how RET funds are gathered and dist...
2023-06-1316 miniGaming DailyEp 031: Betting’s volume to be turned down in France & HollandThe close of May witnessed the foreseen announcement that France and Holland are set to impose further marketing and advertising restrictions on their respective gambling markets. From July the first, Dutch operators will have to navigate the unspecified complexities of the ‘ban on untargeted advertising’ enforced across all media platforms. Meanwhile in France - the ANJ has published its guidelines and recommendations to limit operators' brand coverage and exposure via sports sponsorships.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, James Ro...
2023-06-0522 miniGaming DailyEp 021: Kindred's changing of the guardA generational change has been called by Kindred Group as Henrik Tjärnström ends his 14-year tenure as Chief Executive – to be replaced by Nils Anden on an interim basis.On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Ted Menmuir, Content Director at SBC and Ted Orme-Claye, Senior Journalist at SBC New, to talk about Tjärnström stepping down, the priorities facing Anden and the future of Kindred. To read more on Tjärnström stepping down as Kindred's CEO click the followin...
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