In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Tom Nightingale, Senior Journalist at SBC Americas and Canadian Gaming Business, as the duo discuss the latest U.S. sports betting scandal involving MLB players Clase and Ortiz, the growing integrity crisis in sports, and what it means for the future of regulated wagering.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Who has been charged in the latest U.S. sports betting scandal
• How the scheme operated and how much was fraudulently won
• What potential jail time Clase and Ortiz could be facing
• How the Cleveland Guardians, MLB, and DOJ have responded
• Whether this marks a turning point for player prop bets and betting integrity in U.S. sports

Towards the end of today’s episode, we’re joined by SBC News Business Journalist Viktor Kayed, who joins us live from Gaming in Germany to share his key takeaways and the latest insights from the event.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guest: Tom Nightingale

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

Links to relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/11/11/gaming-in-germany-2025/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/marketing/2025/11/07/betting-ads-ban-australia/

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In 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 gambling advertising has become a national flashpoint, dividing sports and media sectors.
• Whether Australia is heading toward a fragmented state-by-state regulatory future and what this means for 2026.

Towards the end of today’s episode, we’re joined by SBC News Business Journalist Viktor Kayed, who joins us live from Gaming in Germany to share his key takeaways and the latest insights from the event.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

Links to relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/11/11/gaming-in-germany-2025/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/marketing/2025/11/07/betting-ads-ban-australia/

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Founder and CEO of eyeDP, Warren Russell, and Neal Luke, Principal Consultant at Luke ARC, as the trio discuss the growing importance of supply chain due diligence in the iGaming industry, exploring how operators can protect themselves from regulatory risks, reputational damage, and compliance failures stemming from unchecked supplier relationships.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why supplier due diligence is just as critical as customer KYC.
• What recent cases reveal about risks within the iGaming supply chain.
• How the UKGC’s latest guidance impacts operator responsibility.
• Where AI can streamline KYC and AML checks without adding friction.
• The key takeaways for balancing compliance, efficiency, and trust across your business.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Warren Russell & Neal Luke

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss Google’s latest move to redefine sweepstakes as real-money gambling products and what this means for operators, advertisers, and regulators worldwide.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why Google’s reclassification of sweepstakes closes a major advertising loophole
• How this shift impacts North American sweepstake operators and their partners
• What the decision reveals about Google’s broader stance on gambling content
• Whether this could trigger new regulatory interpretations across global markets
• How tech giants like Google, YouTube, and Apple are shaping the future of iGaming policy

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Jessica Welman & Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss the dramatic end of the ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment partnership, and what this means for the operator’s future strategy in the U.S. sports betting market.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why the high-profile ESPN BET partnership failed to hit its ambitious market share goals.
• How PENN plans to relaunch its sportsbook under theScore Bet brand.
• What this second media partnership collapse means for PENN’s digital ambitions.
• Whether theScore can resonate with U.S. bettors as it does in Canada.
• What the ESPN BET fallout reveals about FanDuel and DraftKings’ dominance in the market.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Jessica Welman

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/11/06/penn-ends-espn-bet-deal-after-two-years/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, ahead of the SBC Digital Player Protection Day, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Steve Hoare, Editor at SBC Leaders and the Player Protection Hub, as the duo discuss how regulators, operators, and lawmakers are navigating the balance between stronger player protection and the growing threat of black market gambling.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How tightening regulations around the world are reshaping player protection strategies.
• Why the black market continues to attract younger bettors despite increased safeguards.
• What responsible advertising looks like in a more restricted marketing landscape.
• Whether higher taxes and stricter rules really lead to safer gambling environments.
• How collaboration between regulators and operators could create a sustainable, player-first future.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Steve Hoare

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcevents.com/events/player-protection-digital-innovation-day/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss how Hard Rock has seemingly sidestepped Florida’s online casino ban with the launch of its new slot-style ‘Games’ product.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Hard Rock Bet introduced slot-like gaming in a state where online casinos are illegal.
• What makes these new “Games” different and how they use old NASCAR race data.
• Whether the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact has been cleverly worded to allow this move.
• If legal challenges could soon follow this unexpected soft launch.
• What this development means for the future of online gaming in Florida and beyond.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guest: Jessica Welman

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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Relevant articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/10/30/hard-rock-slot-style-sports-betting-fl/ 

In 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 the industry.
• What long-term consequences this public campaign could have for gambling’s relationship with the Labour government.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and Frank Op de Woerd, CEO of CasinoNieuws.nl, as the trio discuss how the outcome of the Dutch snap election could reshape the political and regulatory landscape for online gambling in the Netherlands.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the latest Dutch election results mean for the future of gambling policy.
• How D66’s potential coalition could influence the direction of the KOA framework.
• Whether a new government will slow down or accelerate gambling reform.
• The ongoing challenges facing operators in a turbulent Dutch market.
• Why the liberal vision for gambling governance still matters in Europe today.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Frank Op de Woerd

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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Article Links:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/30/dutch-igaming/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/30/gambling-bookmakers-taxman/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/24/michel-groothuizen-iagr/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/10/23/ksa-advances-on-dutch/

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC's Managing Editor Jessica Welman and IMGL's Sean McGuinness, Partner at Butler Snow LLP, as the trio discuss the recent Colorado court ruling on where an online bet legally takes place, reigniting debate over the 'hub and spoke' model and its implications for tribal and commercial gaming in the United States.

They unpack how this decision could reshape the landscape for tribal sovereignty, state regulation, and national gaming policy going forward.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the Colorado ruling means for the future of the hub and spoke model in online betting.
• How this decision could impact tribal gaming compacts and sovereignty across the U.S.
• Why New Jersey’s 2013 model continues to influence modern online wagering law.
• The key legal arguments driving the expected appeal and what precedents could shape it.
• What this case could signal for the future of online and tribal gaming regulation in the U.S.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Jessica Welman & Sean McGuinness

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 

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Article Links:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/10/27/co-sky-ute-sportsbook-dismissal/