iGaming Daily

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by his co-host and fellow SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt, alongside iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter, as the trio discuss FIFA’s evolving relationship with the betting industry and what the 2026 World Cup could mean for fan engagement, commercialisation, and global wagering activity.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What FIFA’s deal with Stats Perform reveals about its long-term fan engagement and data strategy
• How FIFA’s historical stance on betting partnerships compares to this new commercial direction
• Why a US, Canada and Mexico-hosted World Cup could accelerate betting-led commercialisation
• How much could realistically be wagered globally during the first-ever 48-team World Cup
• Whether the expanded tournament format will boost engagement or dilute the competitive edge

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Fernando Noodt & Joe Streeter
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 Editor of SBC News Ted Orme Claye as the trio discuss a fast paced tour of European gambling headlines ahead of the industry’s first major gathering of 2026 in Barcelona.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What Michael Dugher’s exit from the BGC means for UK gambling politics and the trade body’s next chapter
• Why Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signals for regulatory credibility
• How Betway’s withdrawal from Portugal reflects the growing pressures of smaller regulated markets
• Whether ongoing disruption in Romania still leaves the door open for new licence holders
• What Italy’s first month under its new regulatory regime reveals about market consolidation and the year ahead for European gambling

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

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Markus Antl, Director of Global Sales & Key Account Management at Greentube GmbH, as the duo discuss the company’s standout 2025 performance, competitive innovation strategies and ambitious global expansion plans heading into 2026.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How Greentube used 2025 to refine its strategy, internal processes and content roadmap for long-term growth
• What role branded content, exclusive operator partnerships and studio specialisation play in standing out in crowded markets
• How Greentube leverages its B2C insights to strengthen its B2B offering through a powerful feedback loop
• Which global markets, including the US, Europe, Latin America and South Africa, are driving Greentube’s 2026 expansion plans
• How the company’s omni-channel approach is turning online hits into land-based successes and creating seamless player journeys

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Markus Antl
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio tackle the UK gambling industry’s return to political deadlock, mounting pressure on Labour to act and growing fears that reform is heading down a road to nowhere.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• What emerged from the latest UK gambling debate and why it feels so familiar
• Whether Labour has a clear direction on gambling reform or is still avoiding key decisions
• Who Dawn Butler is and what her campaign is seeking to change in UK gambling
• Why local licensing powers are shaping up as the next major industry flashpoint
• Whether regulatory fatigue is already setting in across the sector

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Joe Streeter 
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 business journalist Pedro Occhiuzzi as the trio discuss why Uruguay could become Latin America’s most intriguing iGaming market in 2026 amid regional tax hikes, regulatory reform and a proposed mixed-model framework.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why tax increases in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are reshaping the Latin American iGaming landscape
• How Uruguay’s current online gambling system operates and why reform momentum is building again
• What Senator Felipe Carballo’s proposed mixed model means for state control and private competition
• Why land-based operators and workers are voicing concerns about online regulation
• Whether strict advertising, spending and algorithm controls will protect players or drive them offshore

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Pedro Occhiuzzi
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 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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