iGaming Daily

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter and special guest Duncan Garvie, CEO of BetBlocker, as the trio unpack the significance of its recent OHID funding win, the future of safer gambling provision in the UK, and the wider debate around regulation, scrutiny, and industry responsibility.

Tune in to today's episode as we explore:

• How BetBlocker secured just over £1 million in OHID funding and what was required to evidence its impact and effectiveness
• Duncan Garvie’s reflections on his career in ADR and what led him to step away from that part of the industry
• What changes in his day-to-day role now that he is full-time CEO of BetBlocker
• What the new funding means for BetBlocker’s next two years of expansion and support for users
• Whether the evolving UK safer gambling landscape can realistically replace the role previously played by GambleAware and what that means for the sector’s future

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & Duncan Garvie
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Editor Joe Streeter and SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the pair unpack the biggest shake-up in gambling harm prevention in the UK in years.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How the UK arrived at this new RET funding framework and why GambleAware's role came to an end
• Which organisations have been confirmed as recipients - and any notable omissions
• How the sector has reacted to the news
• The key criticisms of centralising RET funding through the NHS and OHID
• What changes for people using gambling treatment and support services
• How the industry will look back on GambleAware's legacy after it closed its doors in March
• What the future holds for problem gambling services in this new era of UK gambling

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & 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 Americas News Editor Tom Nightingale and SBC Americas Business Journalist Justin Byers, and the trio unpack the NFL’s evolving betting landscape, the expiration of major sportsbook partnerships, and the league’s cautious stance on prediction markets.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

•  Why NFL deals with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars have expired 
•  How data rights and partners like Genius Sports influence negotiations 
•  What the NFL considers “objectionable” in prediction markets 
•  Whether sportsbooks are scaling back marketing spend 
•  What the future holds for NFL betting partnerships ahead of the next season

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Tom Nightingale & Justin Byers
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.

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The gambling industry in Australia is about to change forever.
In this episode of iGaming Daily, we break down the government’s major crackdown on gambling advertising including strict caps, live sports blackouts, and the removal of sponsorships.
After years of political pressure, the Labour government has finally acted… but not everyone is happy.

We explore:

• The new gambling ad restrictions coming in 2027
• Why Australia is targeting advertising first
• The real reason gambling ads are under fire
• How this could reshape marketing and sponsorships
• What it means for operators competing in a mature market
• Whether this opens the door to black market growth

This isn’t just regulation it’s a complete reset of how gambling brands operate and grow.

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

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Gambling sponsorship in football is changing… and the impact could be huge.

In Part 2 of our deep dive, we explore what happens next as the Premier League moves away from front-of-shirt gambling sponsors and what it means for clubs, fans, and the wider industry. 

👉 Who loses the most money
 👉 Why some clubs could struggle to replace sponsors
 👉 The rise of crypto, forex, and “alternative” partners
 👉 And whether football is just swapping one problem for another

🎧 In this episode:

•  Which Premier League clubs are most exposed to sponsorship losses 
•  Why gambling brands dominated football sponsorship for years 
•  What replaces gambling sponsors (crypto, trading, finance?) 
•  The risk of unregulated brands taking over 
•  How sponsorship is shifting from shirts to smarter activations 
•  Why marketing strategy in football is entering a new era 

💡 Key takeaway:
 This isn’t just about banning gambling sponsors… it’s about who fills the gap next — and whether that’s actually better.

🎙️ Host: Charlie Horner
🎙️ Guests: Martyn Elliott & Ted Menmuir
🎬 Producer: Luke Miles

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Illegal gambling is growing fast… and it’s happening right in front of us.

In this episode of iGaming Daily, we take a deep dive into the black market and how it’s targeting young audiences through social media, influencers, and the so-called “manosphere.” 

👉 From fake casinos with zero protections
👉 To influencers openly promoting illegal betting platforms
👉 To a complete lack of enforcement against bad actors

This isn’t just a regulation issue, it’s a systemic problem.

🎧 In this episode:

•  How influencers are driving traffic to black market operators 
•  Why illegal gambling platforms are so easy to access 
•  The shocking lack of KYC and player protection 
•  How social media platforms are enabling the problem 
•  Why regulators are struggling to keep up 
•  Whether regulated markets are already losing the battle 

💡 One of the biggest takeaways?
 This isn’t new it’s been happening for years… and nothing has stopped it.

🎙️ Host: Charlie Horner
🎙️ Guests: Martyn Elliott & Ted Menmuir
🎬 Producer: Luke Miles

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The US gambling market is being reshaped in real time and the rules are changing faster than ever.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we break down two major developments that could redefine the future of the industry:

👉 The legal showdown between DraftKings and the NCAA and what it means for marketing, trademarks, and the relationship between sports and betting
 👉 New York’s aggressive regulatory push, including potential bans on AI-driven promotions and the introduction of biometric ID verification

Together, these stories highlight a growing tension: how far regulators are willing to go to control an industry evolving faster than ever before.

🎧 Tune in as we explore:

•  Why the NCAA is taking action against DraftKings 
•  Whether this lawsuit signals a wider shift in sports betting regulation 
•  The real impact of banning AI-driven targeting for operators 
•  What biometric ID could mean for users and privacy 
•  How the US market could look completely different by 2027 

This isn’t just another regulatory update it’s a glimpse into the future of gambling in the US.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Tom Nightingale & Justin Byers
Producer: Luke Miles

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jamie Nettleton, partner at Addisons Lawyers and IMGL member, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor at SBC News, as the trio discuss the evolving regulatory landscape in Australia, unpacking key reform debates, enforcement pressures, and what the future could hold for one of the world’s most lucrative gambling markets.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

•  The biggest regulatory pressure points facing the Australian market right now 
•  How political and public sentiment is shaping reform discussions 
•  What stricter AML and consumer protection measures could mean for operators 
•  Whether a national regulator is becoming inevitable 
•  Why Australia continues to attract strong M&A interest despite uncertainty

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

Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye to discuss Paddy Power’s confirmed marketing redundancies and what they signal for the wider UK gambling industry.

Following confirmation from Flutter Entertainment that restructuring is underway at Paddy Power, the team breaks down why marketing has become an early casualty, how exposed Flutter is to the incoming 40% remote gaming duty, and what this means for the future of major UK gambling brands. 

The discussion also explores whether these cost-cutting measures are just the beginning, how the UK market could be reshaped in 2026 and beyond, and why leadership across the major PLCs is now under more pressure than ever to prove ROI, protect margins and fight for market share. 

Tune in to hear:

•  Why Paddy Power has started cutting roles in marketing 
•  Why marketing is often the first area hit during restructures 
•  How exposed Flutter is to the new 40% RGD era 
•  What this means for Sky Bet, Betfair, Tombola and the wider UK portfolio 
•  Why 2026 could completely reset staffing, sponsorship and media buying strategies in UK gambling 
•  How the battle for market share may reshape the industry in 2027 and beyond 

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Luke Miles

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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 Noticias Editor Lucia Gando as the trio discuss Codere’s surprise move to explore a €2bn sale, breaking down the rationale, risks and realism behind taking a struggling Spanish gambling giant to market in a turbulent financial climate.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

•  Why Codere has launched a sale process despite recent financial instability 
•  Whether a €2bn valuation is realistic or overly ambitious 
•  What assets and growth drivers make Codere attractive to buyers 
•  Which companies or investors could realistically bid for the group 
•  The potential impact of a sale on Spain and Latin America’s gambling markets

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Lucia Gando
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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