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iGaming 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UK, especially in the co...2025-07-2922 miniGaming DailyEp 565: The Gambling Act White Paper - Are Proposals Already Outdated?In this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC's Martyn Elliott, Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, explore a pivotal moment for UK gambling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 542: Is Athlete Abuse Adding More Pressure to the Betting-Sports Relationship?In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosts Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of SBC News and Justin Byers of SBC Americas tackle the rising tide of online abuse directed at athletes, an alarming trend increasingly tied to the global expansion of sports betting markets. The conversation spotlights the recent targeting of British tennis star Katie Boulter following her French Open loss—an incident that sparked strong reactions from governing bodies like the ITF and WTA. The hosts also examine how this troubling behaviour is gaining ground in the US since the 2018 PASPA repeal, wi...2025-06-2020 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 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 515: Four Continents, One Podcast: Denmark To The DCMS & Thailand To The TropicsTed Orme-Claye takes over the hosting role for today's iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Ted, Joe Streeter and Viktor Kayed continue their world tour from the comfort of our Manchester studio. First up, they discuss some interesting numbers from Denmark, who after strong growth in March of 2025, now rank fifth globally in terms of regulated online gambling market share. Our panel chat about the Nordic approach to the black market, and what other markets could learn from their ability to shift players back to regulated operations. Onto the UK, where rumours are abound that...2025-05-1421 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 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 497: From Entain to Embezzlement - Court Cases in Belgium and Arrest Warrants in GibraltarA quick two-stop tour in Europe is in order today for iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Ted Orme-Claye assumes hosting duties and is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter to discuss a story he broke on iGX yesterday regarding Entain's Ladbrokes brand in Belgium. The European Commission sided in favour of Entain to put to bed a near five-year court case on whether the arrangement breached Article 107(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’), which focuses on state aid.Elsewhere in sunny(ish) Gibraltar, an arrest warrant has been issues to form...2025-04-1617 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 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 468: DraftKings NFT settlement & Flutter financial report overviewIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the conversation turns to the US, in the wake of Flutter's financial report and DraftKings' NFT class action lawsuit. Joining SBC Media's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, and fresh from the sunny beaches of Rio, to delve further into Flutter's report, highlighting the company's significant profit and the transformation of the US market. Then in the second half, Jessica leans on Ted's payments expertise to look into the implications of DraftKings' $10m settlement regarding its...2025-03-0622 miniGaming DailyEp 453: Road to Rio - a new era for Brazil’s gaming industryIn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationships Manager for Brazil, to look ahead to the upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place from February 24-27 at the Riocentro.The trio highlight the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event, especially as it marks the first major gathering following the launch of Brazil’s regulated online gaming and sports betting market.The conversation also touches...2025-02-1322 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 430: Is DraftKings+ the future of sports betting? DraftKings hit the headlines when it announced a new subscription service that offers super-boosted parlays to bettors in New York. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, and SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to discuss consumer reaction to the news, tax implications and the broader impact on the US sports betting market. The conversation also touches on the responsible gambling considerations of DraftKings+ and the trio considers the future of subsc...2025-01-1023 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 420: FA Cup replays scrapped and the growing influence of Saudi ArabiaWith 2025 drawing to a close, Ted Orme-Claye, Kieran O’Connor and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team sat down to reflect on the biggest moments and stories from the past year in sport.The trio discuss key topics such as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations, the impact of scrapping FA Cup replays on lower league football clubs and the challenges faced by French football in securing a lucrative new broadcast deal.They also highlight insightful interviews with industry leaders from AC Milan and Aston Villa, explore the grow...2024-12-2622 miniGaming DailyEp 407: FanDuel's bet on women's hockey and the future of media and sports bettingIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, is joined by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to explore the evolving relationship between betting and sports, focusing on the convergence of media and betting platforms, particularly in the US.The discussion highlights the rapid development of sports betting in the US and the approach key operators like FanDuel and DraftKings are taking with their own media strategies following FanDuel's partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League. The duo also talk about challenges ope...2024-12-0622 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 394: Netflix's boxing breakthrough - the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson aftermathIn this bumper episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Callum Williams and Kieran O'Connor from the Insider Sport team are joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, to recap Friday's (15 November) Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson exhibition fight.They explore the challenges faced by Netflix in its live boxing debut and the future of sports streaming on the platform, given that Netflix has signed a deal to stream WWE Raw.The trio also discuss the two NFL games Netflix will be showing on Christmas Day, including the extensive ad sales for the games and...2024-11-1931 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 380: Minutes from Miami and MonacoiGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, is back on the road for the latest episode of the show. In the first half, Fernando Noodt and Lucía Gando from the SBC Noticias team, as well as Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm, join live from the SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami.The trio look ahead to what they can expect from the three days of the conference and some of the panels they are looking forward to attending. They also tease some interviews with big names...2024-10-3020 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 363: Open Banking problems and UK horse racingOn the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, was joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Kieran O’Connor from the Payment Expert and Insider Sport team to talk about what they learned from their time at SBC Summit 2024.Focusing first on the Payment Expert Summit, Kieran speaks about some of the biggest talking points from a panel on open banking, which discussed the problems with open banking, adoption issues with the technology and what the future holds for open finance.One of the...2024-10-0422 miniGaming DailyEp 345: Casino resorts in Thailand, Japan’s mega project & combat sports clashIn today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the team tackle two headline-grabbing stories. Hosted by CasinoBeats' Editor, Joe Streeter, who was joined by Insider Sport Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, the duo delve into two major developments in the global casino industry. First, they explore Thailand's bold step towards legalising casino resorts, following Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat’s announcement that the government will push forward with plans after receiving overwhelming public support. With 80% backing from a recent public hearing, Thailand is poised to introduce its first casino resorts, potentially transforming its tourism and gambling sectors....2024-09-1023 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 329: Bridging the gap between fantasy football and gamblingAfter a busy summer of sports with the European Championships, Copa America and Paris Olympics, normality resumed over the weekend with the return of the Premier League season.And with that, the Fantasy Football season also got underway after a month of everyone switching and changing their teams ahead of the Manchester United vs Fulham kick-off on Friday evening.And Fantasy Football will be the topic of conversation today as I’m joined by Insider Sport’s Editor, Ted Orme-Claye and CasinoBeats Senior Journalist, and last year’s SBC Fantasy League winner, Danny Lee, to discus...2024-08-1924 miniGaming DailyEp 317: The rise and fall of NFTs - can tokens take the world by storm again?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 ma...2024-08-0122 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 310: Are operators sitting on a women’s sports goldmine?Women’s sports is experiencing new heights in the worlds of football and basketball. With UEFA bringing Two Circles onboard to find new sponsorship and revenue opportunities, the WNBA is expected to earn up to $2.2bn in its next broadcast rights deal. Joining Callum Williams, Senior Journalist at Insider Sport on Tuesday's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, is the rest of the Insider Sport team, Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Jounalist, Kieran O'Connor, will look into which European and US betting operators can look to grow and find new sponsorship opportunities in bot...2024-07-2321 miniGaming DailyEp 305: A not so artificial acknowledgement for AI Appreciation DayThe world is full of various national and international appreciation days. From the serious and sombre to the likes of National Pie Day on 23 January, people everywhere like to mark down a certain day in their calendar for something that means a lot to them.Today is yet another one of these days - tech enthusiasts around the world are taking note of AI Appreciation Day, looking at generative AI’s achievements and development so far, and the unlocked potential of the technology.This is exactly what the group wi...2024-07-1621 miniGaming DailyEp 295: A flurry of betting sponsors in English footballAlthough all eyes are on international football with the ongoing Euro 2024 and Copa America tournaments, business in English domestic football hasn’t slowed down. In recent weeks several Premier League teams have signed sponsorship agreements with international betting brands.Host Ted Orme-Claye, editor of Insider Sport, is joined by Senior Journalist, Callum Williams, and Business Journalist, Kieran O’Connor, to discuss why teams and operators are so eager to secure these deals ahead of the Premier League’s ban on gambling operators as front-of-shirt sponsors at the end of the 2025/26 season onwards.The trio also talk a...2024-07-0220 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 290: Capitalising on Europe's monolithic summer of sport, with OptimoveThe sporting calendar is full of some monolithic events and this summer Europe is set to host two of them, the UEFA Euro 2024, which is currently underway, and the Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. With huge tournaments comes huge interest and as such a large and often multi-dynamic following. For companies like sportsbooks, this leaves firms in the position of catering to a very large and diverse customer base. And this will be the base of our discussion on today's episode of our CRM-focused series on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, where Insider Sport's...2024-06-2517 miniGaming DailyEp 286: Is Ontario's blanket ban on gambling ambassadors flawed?Today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, comes to you from the Canadian Gaming Summit in TorontoHost Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert is joined by Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and special guest Martin Lycka, SVP American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, to talk through their first day at the event.The trio discuss Martin’s interview with former ice hockey player Luke Gazdic for the Safe Bet Show where he discussed his career in the NHL, how to protect athletes from gambling harm and the...2024-06-1921 miniGaming DailyEp 275: How Santander & Ticketmaster data breach could impact iGamingCasino Beats and Slot Beats editor, Joe Streeter, is your host for the latest instalment of the iGaming Daily podcast, supported by Optimove.It’s all about money today and in the first half, we hear from Payment Expert and Insider Sport editor, Ted Orme-Claye. He provides the latest update on the US’s Fit 21 cryptocurrency bill and also talks the importance of security and trust in iGaming following data breaches at Santander and Ticketmaster.After the break, Business Journalists Kieran O'Connor and Senior Journalist Callum Williams join the show from the Money20/20 conference floor in A...2024-06-0422 miniGaming DailyEp 274: Cricket's gambling relationship stumped by Durham chargesThe ICC Men’s T20 World Cup got underway yesterday, but cricket’s latest attempt to grab the attention of US sports fans came just hours after news broke of the sport’s latest betting-related suspension.The Cricket Regulator announced that Durham and England fast bowler Brydon Carse had been banned from all cricket for 16 months after being charged with placing 303 bets on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019.Joining SBC News' Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, on today’s edition of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert...2024-06-0323 miniGaming DailyEp 273: Acquisition & Retention strategies for Euro 2024With the club football season almost over, the sports betting industry turns its attention towards the 2024 European Championships. So, we thought we should give our lead sponsors a call, and welcome two of Optimove's brightest to iGaming Daily for a chat about football's big summer in Germany. Insider Sport Editor Ted Orme-Claye takes the reins, as he welcomes Jonathan Inbar (Director of Strategic Services) and Jon Collins (Strategic Services Team Leader) to discuss what operators can do to reactivate and retain customers during the tournament. Jon & Jonathan talk about enhanced customer targeting, how operators can...2024-05-3118 miniGaming DailyEp 271: From Mainoo to MontenegroThere’s been some interesting developments in Montenegro as its government authorised strict restrictions on payments for its online gambling space, which includes the banning of popular transaction methods. And this will be the discussion in the first half of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as James Ross is joined by Payment Expert and Insider Sports Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, and Business Journalist, Kieron O’Connor. Then in the second half, we indulge James and Kieron’s passion for Manchester United as the trio revisit the FA Cup final, and the mighty victory...2024-05-2924 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 264: Big fights and bigger deals - Fury vs Usyk and BetanoThe Insider Sport team make a welcome return to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and it's a timely one, with a huge weekend of sport behind us, host Ted Orme-Claye is joined by Kieran O'Conner and Callum Williams to discuss the 'Ring of Fire', Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification clash with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, before going on to discuss Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano's increasing portfolio of football partners. The guys chat about William Hill's last minute partnership with the fight, and what the main event and undercard results mean for the bookmakers, as well as how they c...2024-05-2027 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 243: NBA gives Jontay Porter the ban hammerIn the post-PASPA era we’ve seen major betting scandals across the MLB, NFL and NCAA but none come close to the story of Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptor who has now been permanently banned from the NBA.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Insider Sports Editor, Ted Orme-Claye and Senior Journalist, Callum Williams, break down what Porter did, how the league responded, and what this means for the sports betting and basketball industries going forward.To read more on the topic disc...2024-04-1925 miniGaming DailyEp 242: Horse racing's crossroads and UEFA Euro marketing, what should bookies consider?The Grand National, arguably Britain’s biggest betting event and the most important in the racing calendar, took place over the weekend, but horse racing is at a crossroads when it comes to securing its future sustainability and growth. The sport’s attendance numbers have been falling in recent years, the impact of COVID continues to bite into its finances, and stakeholders are concerned about how incoming affordability measures could affect its situation.Meanwhile, another huge betting event is getting closer by the day - the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germa...2024-04-1829 min
BNI - Storie di SuccessoLodovico Meliga_A.S.D. Bugella Sport - TMCPresentazione da parte di Lodovico Meliga, presidente di A.S.D. Bugella Sport.Oggi Lodovico ci parlerà della sua vita, vissuta tra il Sud Africa e Biella, di come sia quasi entrato in una delle squadre di calcio internazionali più importanti, di come alla fine abbia seguito le orme del padre nel mondo della progettazione di ambienti e della sua mission sportiva. Buon Ascolto!Sito: www.fidal.it/societa_one.php?codsoc=VC049Linkedin: https://it.linkedin.com/in/lodovico-meliga-6674255aT.M.C studios: www.tmc-studios.business.siteCanale youtube: https://bit.ly...2024-04-1702 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 229: Open banking & PSRJoe Streeter returns to the hosts chair once again on the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, as he welcomes Payment Expert & InsiderSport's Ted Orme-Claye and Kieran O'Conner, to discuss the buzz from this week's Pay360 conference in London, and what the payments industry are discussing. The guys also speak about Nottingham Forest's recent points deduction, the new PSR (Profit & Sustainability Rules) for the Premier League, as well as the impact this deduction & subsequent appeal will have on trading rooms with the relegation odds in flux. Remember to check out our partners Optimove at https...2024-03-2226 miniGaming DailyEp 227: Chile regulation movement and Brazil match fixing investigationAfter the sun and champagne of Rio, the Noticias team return to the daily grind to update the latest news happening around Latin America on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove. In the latest episode, Fernando Noodt and Isadora Marcante provide updates in Chile regarding iGaming and sports betting regulations and Brazil's match fixing investigation in sports betting update. Then, in the second half of the show, Payment Expert & Insider Sport's Editor, Ted Orme-Claye, dials in live from London to talk about his experience at Pay360 at the Excel Centre in London. 2024-03-2024 miniGaming DailyEp 211: Grey Matters - FATF and Financial Risk ChecksThe UK and the Netherlands betting industries have a lot on their plate regarding payments at the moment, as policymakers in both countries prepare to initiate finance risk checks as an essential part of the customer journey.These are not the only countries where we’ve seen significant regulatory developments however, as this week the Financial Action Task Force removed four countries from its ‘grey list’ of countries with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.This will be todays topic on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Paymen...2024-02-2724 miniGaming DailyEp 199: Adéu to ICE LondonIn the final episode of the week, SBC Media's Editorial team participated in the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, on the third and final day of ICE London, which also happened to be the final ICE in the Excel London, as the conference moves to pastures new next year. Joining Ted Orme-Claye to discuss what's been on their agenda throughout the week was Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats and Lucia Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias. Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuest: Joe Streeter & Lucia GandoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross...2024-02-0919 miniGaming DailyEp 196: ICE 2024 - Day oneHello and welcome to the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove. Today Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, just joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Isadora Marcante, from the exhibition floor at ICE and to discuss some of the news circulating this morning, as well as what's on their agendas this week.Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Isadora MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention...2024-02-0621 miniGaming DailyEp 190: The UAE - An unaddressed emerging hub for gamingThe world of sport has witnessed the rise in Saudi-backed investment, whether that be via football clubs like Newcastle United, hosting major boxing events, the creation of LIV Golf or the recent announcement of the first Saudi Arabia snooker invitational.Now the gambling sector has witnessed a rise in Saudi’s neighbour, the United Arab Emirates, which only last year launched a new regulatory authority to manage and licence the industry.The UAE’s impact on gambling and fintech will be the discussion on today’s episode of iGaming Daily...2024-01-2919 miniGaming DailyEp 186: FDJ’s Kindred bid triggers ripple effectOn Monday, Française des Jeux (FDJ) awakened the gambling sector to its €2.6bn acquisition, tabled to investors of Kindred Group Plc. As proclaimed to the Paris Euronext, FDJ makes a bold and daring move to become “Europe’s second biggest gambling operator” – as it continues its M&A appetite beyond French shores. What is the ripple-effect of FDJ’s transformative bid to acquire Kindred Group, on European markets and its competitive make-up – as a hungry and deep-pocketed French giant awakens. Has the gambling M&A cycle returned to Europe...2024-01-2327 miniGaming DailyEp 185: Gambling warned of its money laundering exposuresA flurry of regulatory updates saw separate reports warn the gambling sector of its continued exposure to the threats of money laundering and terrorist financing (TF).Publishing its Independent National Risk Assessment, NRA Report, the government of Malta states that it has addressed all AML concerns of 2019, which saw the key online gambling hub placed on the Enhanced Monitoring Grey-list of MONEYVAL, and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).Gambling exposures were further highlighted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report on money laundering activity in East and South-East Asia.2024-01-2230 miniGaming DailyEp 182: BetMGM UK’s sporting glory & Bitcoin’s big momentIn todays episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, we're going to be tackling very different, but very multi-dynamic developments taking place on the opposite sides of the Atlantic. In the first half of the show we’ll be in the UK where BetMGM has put its sports marketing into overdrive as the new-ish market entrant seeks to build up visibility, most recently in horse racing. In the second half of the podcast we’ll head over to the US where a significant story has emerged regarding Bitcoin investments.J...2024-01-1727 miniGaming DailyBonus: Behind the Badge reflects on the Kansas City RoyalsAs a bonus episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, listeners are treated to a reflection of the most recent Behind the Badge podcast.Joining Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, was Behind the Badge Co-Hosts, George Harborne and Joe Streeter, to reflect on their recent discussion with David Adams, Head of Partnerships at Kansas City Royals, which looked into the state of play for the MLB side as we take a look at the commercial landscape for sports betting in the US.To listen to the first four episodes of the Behind...2024-01-1523 miniGaming DailyEp 171: A strategy of making lotteries for the better, with Allywn's Jan MatsukaAs the lottery operator prepares for a milestone moment in the new year, Allwyn’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Matuska, provided an overview of the group’s international activity at the SBC Summit Barcelona.Speaking to then SBC News’ Senior Reporter, now Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, Ted Orme-Claye, Matuska explained that Allwyn is on a mission to transform the UK’s National Lottery.To read more on the interview, click on the following link:https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2023/10/30/jan-matuska-allwyn/2023-12-2708 miniGaming DailyEp 166: The festive sporting congestion and operator challengesThe sporting calendar sets a unique tone during the Christmas period, with an influx of festive football combined with a plethora of other sporting fixtures that take centre stage for the holiday season. This presents a challenge for operators though, whether this be trading around the Christmas period or engaging new bettors. For today’s episode of the iGamingDaily, Conor Porter is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Danny Lee to discuss the calendar at this time of year and what it means for sports betting and online casino operators.Host: Conor PorterGues...2023-12-1918 miniGaming DailyEp 165: The Premier League - an undisputed champion of UK betting markets?Recently, the Premier League has announced it has agreed a landmark TV deal with domestic broadcasters to now cover more live games than ever before. The newly agreed broadcast deal will last until the end of the 2028-29 season and sees up to 267 live games to be shown per season, with Sky Sports landing the most games with 215 after being awarded four live rights packages. And this will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, as SBC's Insider Sport team, Ted Orme-Claye, Viktor Kayed and Callum Williams, talk th...2023-12-1819 miniGaming DailyEp 152: Betting on fintech - why gambling should pay attention to payments trendsThe relationship between payments and gaming is vital, with the gaming sector leaning on payment tech to ensure a safe and smooth player experience. The gaming industry will have had a keen eye on the developments of innovation in payments that took centre stage last week as the UK government pitched plans for its future growth. This relationship will be the central topic of today's podcast as Joe Streeter is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams of Payment Expert. To read more on what was talked about in Wednesday's podcast, click on...2023-11-2918 miniGaming DailyEp 149: New roles, same voicesThe world of news is constantly evolving and, with it, so do the personnel that cover it! With that in mind, today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, aims to provide more clarity on internal movement as you will be hearing similar voices but on different topics than used to. Joining James Ross, Multimedia Editor at SBC, is Joe Streeter, the now Editor of CasinoBeats and SlotBeats, as well as Ted Orme-Claye, Joe's successor as Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, to discuss their new roles, news stories the duo have...2023-11-2420 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 140: UK Greyhound Racing with PGR's Garry NashIn today's episode, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, SBC News Senior Journalist Ted Orme-Claye delved into one of the hallmarks of the UK sports betting industry, greyhound racing. Ted spoke to Garry Nash, Managing Director of Premier Greyhound Racing to discuss the current state of the sport, how to make it more accessible for fans both at the track and at home, as well as discussing the general perception of the sport and some misconceptions, before going on to cover the regulatory landscape and political situation with regards to affordability checks, as well as Lord Lipsey's position...2023-11-1322 miniGaming DailyEp 130: Player Protection around the worldIn the lead-up to Safer Gambling Week 2023 in Europe, and SBC's Player Protection Day, iGaming Daily embarked upon a whistle-stop tour of the global gaming world to look at player protection talking points in Europe, the USA and Latin America. Martyn Elliott returns to the hosts chair for this one, and is joined by SBC Americas editor Jessica Welman to give the US perspective, SBC News senior journalist Ted Orme-Claye bringing the European viewpoint, and Head of B2B Media LatAm Lucía Mouriño to give us the view from Latin America. For more in...2023-10-3026 miniGaming DailyEp 121: NHS to take the reins as DCMS launches RET roadmapIt’s another milestone moment for the Gambling Act review white paper as the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) consultation on implementation of the research, education and treatment (RET) levy has begun. Projecting that £100m will be directed towards the NHS via the initiative the RET levy, one of the key recommendations of the white paper, will be commissioned by the NHS with all mandatory operator contributions directed towards research, prevention and treatment of gambling harm.As with numerous other white paper proposals, the RET levy will be subj...2023-10-1724 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 106: Controversial commerce: Exploring the Premier League’s Asian betting partnersThe past year has seen a noticeable trend in English football which has caught a lot of public attention, that being an influx of ‘Asian betting partners’ into the Premier League, including Kaiyun Sports' front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Nottingham Forest. SBC News Senior Journalist Ted Orme-Claye steps into the hosts chair to discuss Kaiyun Sports, Nottingham Forest and the many other sponsorship deals from Asian betting firms with football clubs in both England and the rest of Europe, and is joined by SBC Sponsorship Director George Harborne, and InsiderSport's Callum Williams to provide their expert insight on the t...2023-09-2620 miniGaming DailyEp 094: UK gambling under the spotlight at Select CommitteeThis week witnessed senior figures in the British gambling space, such as Andrew Rhodes, CEO at the UK Gambling Commission and Gambling Minister, Stewart Andrew, address the Select Committee on the recent white paper and gambling regulations. Being asked searching questions by MPs from various parties, gambling was under the spotlight with focuses on Health Surveys, research, compliance, and advertising, to name but a few topics, on the agenda. This Committee meeting will be the focus of today's discussion on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as James Ross is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, wh...2023-09-0824 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 088: Are the new AGCO marketing rules the strictest in the world?Canadian operators have been waiting for months to see the outcome of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's new advertising regulations, and now they have their answer. In a similar move to the one taken by the UK, but perhaps going even further, AGCO have ruled for no more athletes, celebrities or influencers that would likely appeal to minors. What does that mean for operators in Ontario? And whose endorsement contracts may be done? We discuss this from multiple angles on the iGaming Daily podcast today, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, with host Jessica Welman joined...2023-08-3122 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 081: Shaking up Serie A - The tender for Italian football data distributionDomestic football is now back on our TV screens, and as always this has been accompanied by commercial potential and developments that have likely flown under the radar for some.However, this of course is of massive interest to us at SBC - and the recent news that the Serie A betting data rights to the 2024/25 season will be going to tender particularly caught our attention.It is not yet clear who will be bidding for the rights, but we can assume current holder Stats Perform will be keen...2023-08-1420 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 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 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...2023-05-2216 miniGaming DailyEp 017: Not so quiet on the Western regulatory frontAlongside the UK government publishing its long-overdue White Paper - the first quarter of 2023 saw further legislative reforms announced in the markets of Spain, France, Sweden, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands.Ted Menmuir, Content Director at SBC and Ted Orme-Claye, Senior Journalist at SBC News, take to the mics to offer their takeaways from West Europe's never-ending transition of legislative developments and provide input on the regulatory directions of respective markets.To find out more about all the breaking regulatory news in all European regions, click the following link to be directed to SBC News...2023-05-1620 miniGaming DailyEp 016: Aristocrat turns to NeoGames after Playtech rejectionAfter Aristocrat's lengthy $2.7bn pursuit of Playtech collapsed in early 2022 following the latter's shareholder rejection, the ASX-listed firm today entered into a definitive combination agreement with NeoGames, totalling approximately $1.2bn.This is set to see the Australian-based company bolster its operations across various markets and is the focus of today's conversation on the latest episode of iGaming Daily.Joining the conversation is Craig Davies, Editor at CasinoBeats and Ted Omre-Claye, Senior Journalist at SBC News, to reveal the details of the deal and ask the question - is $1.2bn a fair valuation for NeoGames?2023-05-1521 miniGaming DailyEp 010: Affordability after the White PaperDissection of the White Paper continues on the iGaming Daily, as we take a closer look at a polarising subject in affordability checks. Integral to safer gambling frameworks, there’s a fine balance to be struck between social responsibility and not being overly intrusive and driving punters to the black market. On today's podcast James Ross is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport and Ted Menmuir, Content Director at SBC.Check out SBC News to find out more information on the newly rele...2023-05-0521 miniGaming DailyEp 007: Has the White Paper shown sponsorship a red card?On today’s iGaming Daily podcast, after a period for our journalists to dig deeper into the White Paper, James Ross is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Senior Journalist for SBC News and Joe Streeter, Editor at Insider Sport and Payment Expert, to talk through the regulatory updates’ possible implications for sports betting marketing and sponsorship dynamics. Check out SBC News to find out more information on the newly released White Paper - Gambling White Paper lands on RET levy, ombudsman, age restrictions and affordability (sbcnews.co.uk).Click the following link for further information on the...2023-05-0227 miniGaming DailyEp 001: Gambling review - judgement beckonsIn the inaugural iGaming Daily episode, James Ross is joined by SBC's Managing Director, Andrew McCarron, Ted Menmuir, Content Director at SBC and Martyn Elliott, SBC's Senior Media Manager, to talk about the potential Gambling Act Review White Paper publication, widely speculated to be this Thursday, dissecting what the sector could expect and who it truly favours.Check out SBC News to find out more about the UK Gambling Act review process, along with other news circulating the gambling industry - https://sbcnews.co.uk/Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, will also...2023-04-2430 min