In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss key U.S. legislative developments, Indiana’s evolving stance on sweepstakes and iLottery, and growing concerns around insider trading in prediction markets.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why Indiana lawmakers have acknowledged sweepstakes as legal and why regulation is still firmly on the table
 • What’s driving Indiana’s push to regulate sweepstakes despite that legal clarification
 • What the new iLottery bill includes and what it could mean for the state’s digital gambling future
 • Whether online casino legislation has effectively stalled in Indiana for 2026
 • What’s behind the latest insider trading concerns in prediction markets and how Kalshi is responding with proposed legislation

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio break down Colombia’s newly enforced 19% VAT on online betting deposits and what it signals for the future of the Latin American iGaming market.

With the tax coming into force at the start of 2026, the panel explores why the Colombian government introduced the measure, how it compares to tax changes across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, and whether operators can realistically absorb the cost or if players will ultimately feel the impact.

The discussion also examines the wider consequences for market competition, the growing risk of illegal gambling platforms, and whether this “temporary” tax could become a permanent fixture in Colombia’s regulatory landscape.

Tune into today’s episode to find out:

• Why Colombia introduced a 19% VAT on player deposits
• How the new tax compares to other Latin American markets
• Whether operators or players will absorb the extra cost
• The risk of market consolidation and operator exits
• What this means for Colombia’s iGaming industry in 2026 and beyond

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Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Lucia Gando & Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Luke Walters

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the early headlines of 2026 and examine whether recent political, regulatory and market developments point to meaningful change for the gambling industry or a return to business as usual.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why UK gambling is once again under political scrutiny as 2026 begins
• What John O’Reilly’s retirement as Rank Group CEO signals for the wider UK market
• Whether new taxes, advertising debates and regulatory pressure will intensify this year
• Which European markets, including Romania, are setting the tone for early 2026
• Where operators can find reasons for optimism amid a period of industry “reset”

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

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio unpack the UK gambling sector’s latest reputational reckoning and what a new public opinion report means for regulation, reform and trust in 2026.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the Ending a Losing Streak report is, who authored and funded it and why its timing matters
• The stance the report takes on gambling and whether its conclusions are as clear-cut as they appear
• Who the report speaks to and where gaps and contradictions begin to emerge
• What the recommendations tell us about public perception, political pressure and future policy risk
• How the industry can respond, from drawing battle lines to rebuilding trust and reshaping player protection narratives

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

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by co-host Fernando Noodt and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir to reflect on the defining narratives of 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 could hold for the global iGaming industry.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why 2025 may mark the midpoint of gambling’s most conflicted decade
• How aggressive global tax hikes are reshaping operator margins and market strategy
• What India’s real-money gaming ban means for regulation worldwide
• Why the 2026 World Cup could be the highest-risk betting event the industry has ever seen
• Where AI is genuinely impacting iGaming today and where the hype still outweighs reality

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Fernando Noodt & Ted Menmuir 
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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As iGaming Daily welcomes 2026, we’re taking the time to reflect on 2025's biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ana Maria Menezes, SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, alongside SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist Elisa Marcante, as they discuss the key developments, controversies, and regulatory shifts that shaped Brazil’s first full year of regulated sports betting, and what operators should watch for in 2026.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How 2025 unfolded as a historic year for Brazil’s regulated sports betting market, full of opportunities and challenges for operators and players alike.
• The impact of unexpected taxation changes and the political “roller coaster” affecting the industry’s stability.
• Controversies surrounding welfare programme beneficiaries, including the Bolsa Família investigation and resulting betting restrictions.
• Stricter advertising and sponsorship rules, and why selecting responsible brand ambassadors is more important than ever.
• The outlook for 2026, including the uncertain prospects for land-based casinos, evolving lottery regulations, and the anticipated influence of the World Cup on market activity.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ana Maria Menezes & Elisa Marcante
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jessica Welman, Managing Editor, alongside SBC Americas & Canadian Business Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale, as they discuss the explosive rise of prediction markets, regulatory controversies, and some of the year’s most unusual stories in the US gambling sector.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How prediction markets are reshaping the US gambling industry and creating a rift between digital-only operators and land-based casinos
• The legal battle over the "1-800-GAMBLER" helpline and its impact on national problem gambling support
• What happened in the Texas Lottery scandal, where ticket-buying schemes caused political and operational fallout
• Why the IRS slot tax threshold adjustment caused public disbelief and widespread confusion
• How Hawaii’s chaotic attempt to legalise sports betting became a legislative circus, featuring bizarre testimony and regulatory hurdles

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Expert, alongside iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee, as they discuss the most controversial sponsorships, ethical debates in game design, and geopolitical shifts that shaped the global gambling sector in 2025.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Birmingham City FC’s sponsorship missteps exposed gaps in due diligence and regulatory oversight
• How a controversial slot game pushed boundaries and ignited industry backlash
• The implications of Thailand’s failed casino legislation and its impact on the regional market
• How football sponsorship and casino deals are increasingly scrutinised for social responsibility
• Which trends in ethics, governance, and geopolitics could influence iGaming in 2026

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & Christian Lee
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. Continuing the series, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor at SBC Noticias, alongside SBC Noticias Business Journalists Pedro Occhiuzzi and Damian Martinez, as they discuss the defining regulatory and fiscal developments shaping the iGaming landscape across Latin America and Spain.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why Colombia’s new player-facing tax is pushing bettors towards the black market
• How Mexico’s sharp tax increases could accelerate long-overdue gambling law reform
• What Spain’s plans for AI monitoring and deposit limits mean for operators and players
• Why excessive taxation and compliance pressure risk weakening regulated markets
• Which regional trends could dominate the Latin American and Spanish iGaming agenda in 2026

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Lucia Gando, Pedro Occhiuzzi, Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. To kick off the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to unpack the standout headlines from across the SBC News network, including a jaw-dropping lottery blunder that stunned the industry.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, including major moves by Flutter and Allwyn
• How the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volatility and reshaped operator strategies
• What went wrong in the infamous Bulgarian lottery draw that damaged public trust overnight
• Why the legal battle between Playtech and Evolution became one of the industry’s most explosive disputes
• Which trends and regulatory shifts, from US prediction markets to Nordic reform, are set to dominate 2026

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

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