On Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia two heavyweight giants will meet again as Oleksandr Usyk defends his world titles against Tyson Fury.

On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s resident boxing expert, Joe Streeter, is joined by Jonathan Smith, Founder of Sportsbook Training Services, to preview the fight and delve deeper into the world of boxing betting.

The duo discuss the influence of Saudi Arabia on the sport, innovations in betting, such as bet builders, and the challenges of pricing boxing matches, especially when the fighters have fought before.

The conversation also touches on the potential strategies of both Usyk and Fury, what happened in the first fight and the significance of the upcoming bout for their respective careers and legacy beyond boxing.

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Jonathan Smith

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to recap a contentious hearing about sports betting held by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The duo dissect the purpose of the hearing, the lack of representation from the industry at the conference and how it broke down into a heated interaction between NCAA President Charlie Baker and lawmakers about the participation of trans athletes in college sports.

They also discuss the pressing issue of athlete harassment by sports bettors, the legal challenges of banning college player prop bets and consider if the hearing’s outcomes will lead to any immediate legislative action.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/12/18/senate-gambling-hearing-responses/ 
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/12/17/federal-sports-betting-hearing/ 

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Charlie Horner

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter is joined by two of Optimove’s finest to talk about the complexities of balancing bonus generosity and profitability.

Shai Frank, Senior VP of Product, and Dana Rausch, Strategic Analytics Lead, explore the challenges operators face in the competitive gaming industry, the importance of player behaviour and effective segmentation and the difference between bonus hunters and abusers.

The conversation also highlights how generative AI, such as Optimove’s AI-powered marketing platform OptiGenie, can optimise bonus strategies and enhance the speed of marketing decisions.  

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Shai Frank & Dana Rausch

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In 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 to the affiliate landscape following the strategic acquisition of OddsJam by Gambling.com. Ted and Martyn highlight the challenges faced by major affiliates and consider the future of affiliates in a rapidly changing market, emphasising the need for technological integration and adaptability.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/16/entain-faces-australia-setback-of-austrac-investigation-of-aml-failings/
- Gambling.com fronts $160m M&A for OddsJam buyout 

Host: Martyn Elliott
Guest: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Just days ahead of Brazil launching its regulated gaming market on 1 January 2025, the country’s government is pushing for a selective “sin tax” on sports betting, igaming and fantasy sports.

And this will be the topic for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is your host and he is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Bárbara Teles, Director of Government Relations for the Brazilian Fantasy Sports Association, to discuss the ramifications of the legislation for the fantasy sports industry.

The trio talk about why fantasy sports have been included in the tax bill and the industry’s reaction to the news, as well as consider if the decision was a technical or political move. Barbara also provides an update on the growth of fantasy sports in Brazil and considers the potential of the vertical in the country as it looks to compete alongside bigger markets such as India and the US.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Senate to vote on Brazil Bets exposure to Sin Taxes
- Imposto Seletivo: apostas podem ser tributadas por riscos à saúde

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Bárbara Teles & Ricardo Assis

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Grab the popcorn for this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, talks to Elliott Gerner about his new short film Friday Night Flop, which explores the world of poker through a mother-daughter relationship.

The duo discuss the film’s origins, its debut at the UK Jewish Film Festival and the future plans for distribution as film festival season begins. They also talk about Elliott’s own journey from playing card games at his grandparent's house to online poker. 

The discussion also touches on the argument of poker being a game of skill rather than gambling, which is a theme explored during the film and has also featured in a number of court cases involving online poker, including the one that led to the shutdown of Pokerstars on ‘Black Friday’ 2011.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Friday Night Flop - UK Jewish Film

Host: Steve Hoare
Guest: Elliott Gerner

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Darts season is upon us, with the PDC World Darts Championship just days away from getting underway.

Ahead of the tournament starting, Joe Streeter was joined on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, by the show’s darts expert and Senior Journalist for SBC News, Jessie Sale, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how darts has capitalised on its meteoric rise in popularity in the wake of Luke Littler’s run to the final last year.

The trio also talk about the role of Paddy Power as the events title sponsor, including the success of its big and bigger 180 campaigns and how the brand can look to build on the sport's popularity throughout the rest of the year, as well as why darts is such an attractive proposition for betting operators. 

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://gamblingtv.com/featured/2024/11/26/paddy-power-to-pledge-180000-for-every-world-championship-nine-darter/

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: Christian Lee & Jessie Sale

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Bill Gantz, Partner - Trials, Gaming, Intellectual Property at Duane Morris LLP, to unpack the legal complexities of the debate 'sweeping' the US.

The duo discuss the legal framework surrounding sweepstakes, the freemium model and the ongoing debates and litigation affecting the industry. They also delve into the nuances of state regulations, the legitimacy of gold coins in social casinos and the implications of recent legal actions against the sweepstakes operators.

The conversation also highlights the need for clarity and regulation in the rapidly evolving market due to the varying nature of regulations across different states in the US.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/11/04/vgw-financial-year-reports-taxes/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/10/30/social-casinos-sweepstakes-spga/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Bill Gantz

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In 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 accountability regarding the reforms. 

Towards the end of the episode, Joe and Ted look forward to what the UK gambling industry can expect from the UK government and Gambling Commission as it looks to negotiate the next steps in the country’s gambling reforms. 

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/04/labour-demands-gambleaware/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/10/gordon-moody-vital-new-framework-is-inclusive-of-wider-third-sector/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/05/uk-gambling-changes/

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by Jonathan Collins, Strategic Services Team Leader at Optimove,  to recap an action-packed year of sport which included events such as the European Championships, the Olympics and Copa America.

As well as discussing their own personal highs and lows of the sporting year, John also shared some of the most interesting trends witnessed by Optimove across sports betting in 2024.

Amongst the insight shared by Collins includes the importance of starting promotions early pre-event, the focus on cross-selling within an operator's platform and why operators are missing out by not focusing on retaining ‘mid-tier’ players.

To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Optimove's iGaming Pulse - Optimove 

Host: James Ross
Guests: Jonathan Collins

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

Remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.