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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss New Zealand’s ambitious plan to overhaul its online gambling landscape and what the upcoming regulatory framework could mean for operators, consumers, and the wider APAC region.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why New Zealand’s decision to auction up to 15 online casino licences is making headlines
• How attractive the NZ market truly is for major international operators
• Whether the government’s 2026 regulatory timeline is realistic or overly optimistic
• What the new offshore duty rise and ring fencing approach mean for community funding and public perception
• If the upcoming rules will genuinely curb offshore operators or simply shift the debate

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Conor Porter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

Relevant News Articles
https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/09/23/new-zealand-integrity/
https://igamingexpert.com/news/affiliates/new-zealand-influencers-defy-ad-laws/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2025/10/03/entain-tab-racing-new-zealand/

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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 implications of the recent UK Budget on the gambling industry, the challenges operators now face with tax changes, and what this means for the sector’s competitive landscape moving forward.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How UK license holders are navigating the post-Budget tax transformation and what immediate actions they must take.
• Why uncertainty still looms over the sector and why operators are cautious in their next steps.
• How share prices and market confidence have responded in the aftermath of the Budget announcement.
• Which segments of the gambling market, particularly remote gaming, may evolve or adapt in the coming years.
• Which operators and PLCs are best positioned to thrive under the new tax regime and sector dynamics.

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 his co-host Charlie Horner and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio discuss DraftKings’ new Spanish-language launch, the evolving Latin American gambling markets, and what these developments could mean for operators and players alike.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How DraftKings’ Spanish-language rollout in the US and Canada could reshape its market reach ahead of the World Cup.
• The potential competitive advantages of being first to deeply localize for Spanish-speaking bettors.
• Updates from Latin American markets, including Paraguay ending its lottery monopoly and new licensing opportunities.
• The implications of Peru’s proposed gambling tax hike and advertising restrictions.
• Broader lessons from regulatory changes in LatAm and how they compare to trends in Europe and other mature markets.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Charlie Horner & Damian Martinez
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 Optimove's Ben Tepfer, Director of Product Marketing, as the duo discuss how gamification is evolving as a powerful player retention tool and what operators should focus on heading into 2026.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How operators can turn longer player sessions into genuine loyalty
• How to identify which gamification tools work best for different player segments
• How Optimove develops its library of more than 40 gamification games
• Why real-time triggers are essential for effective gamification
• How gamification insights can shape wider CRM and marketing strategies

Relevant articles:
https://www.optimove.com/resources/blog/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-gamification
https://www.optimove.com/resources/blog/ai-gamification-next-level-player-engagement
https://www.optimove.com/resources/blog/gamification-strategies-to-drive-player-engagement

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Ben Tepfer
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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After the Chancellor confirmed Remote Gaming Duty will rise to 40% and Remote General Betting Duty will rise to 25%, iGaming Daily assesses how UK gambling will bounce back from the setback.

Host Charlie Horner and SBC News editor Ted Orme-Claye are joined by Dan Waugh, Partner at Regulus Partners to dissect what operators might do next, how the black market is inevitably going to grow and why Reeves' judgements are far from the end of the debate.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Dan Waugh & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
Audio Source: bbc.co.uk (Rachel Reeves)

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Alex Cohen, the COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games, as the duo explore the major shifts shaping the global iGaming landscape.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why operators moving into fully regulated markets need stronger, future-proof technology
• How suppliers can evolve from game providers to true strategic partners
• Kalamba Games’ go-to-market approach across multiple jurisdictions
• The opportunities emerging in the U.S. through ADW and Class II gaming
• What Kalamba Games is planning and preparing for as we head into 2026

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Alex Cohen
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 Media Director Martyn Elliot and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss the latest debate around UK gambling advertising and what the newly reported £2bn spend really means.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Who published the reported £2bn gambling advertising study and where the numbers came from
• Whether the data is reliable and why some argue the true figure is much lower
• How industry critics and reformists have reacted to the findings
• What reduced advertising could mean for safer gambling and black-market risks
• How cuts to gambling ad spend might impact UK media, sport, and the wider economy

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Martyn Elliot & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt is joined by Charlie Horner and Joe Streeter, to analyse William Hill's monumental decision to exit markets including Nigeria, Vietnam, and Bolivia, a move described as "cold hard business".

Parent company Evoke is scaling down the UK's oldest gambling brand, choosing to focus Hills on its domestic presence. The trio discuss the reasons behind this shift, including navigating regulatory turbulence and political volatility in global markets, and how Evoke plans to leverage William Hill's strong UK retail portfolio (over 1,300 locations) while relying on the 888 and Mr. Green brands for international online expansion.

Additionallly, the three explore whether prioritising the brick-and-mortar segment over international online growth marks a new chapter for the brand.

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

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2025/11/21/william-hill-13-exit/
- https://igamingexpert.com/regions/asia/william-hill-africa-asia-exits/

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Charlie Horner & Joe Streeter
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Charlie Horner, Ted Orme-Claye, and Joe Streeter, discuss Sky Bet’s decision to relocate key commercial and marketing decision-making roles from Leeds to Malta.

The primary motivation is tax efficiency. The move is estimated to save Flutter tens of millions in tax. Independent estimates calculate corporation tax savings alone at approximately £31m, moving from the UK’s 25% rate to Malta’s 5% rate. Further savings of £15m to £20m annually may come from joining an EU VAT group.

The timing of the announcement, just ahead of the Labour budget, has sparked controversy, fuelling trepidation about the UK economy among operators. Although the Leeds office remains open, the relocation of roles is seen as a setback for the northern tech hub. The practice of shifting domicile has received political scrutiny, including being raised at Prime Minister's Questions, where it was framed as a move to dodge tax.

The trio question whether Sky Bet, a "very British institution" due to its EFL sponsorship and Sky Sports links, is simply late to adopt the low-tax jurisdiction model used by many major operators.

To read more on the discussions had in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/11/19/flutter-sky-bet-malta/
- https://igamingexpert.com/features/flutter-sky-bet-uk-malta/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Joe Streeter & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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Welcome back to iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the leader in positionless marketing and player engagement. In today’s episode, host Charlie Horner and Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, unpack a major industry rift and a notable consumer protection lawsuit.

FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their seven-year membership with the American Gaming Association (AGA). The split follows last week’s news that both operators are openly pursuing sports-related prediction market deals. Welman says the move made it clear that “we’re breaking up, for real,” underscoring the companies’ willingness to ditch their trade group to advance prediction-market ambitions. 

The AGA has long opposed prediction markets, calling them indistinguishable from illegal sports betting, and the departure reflects the long-standing divide between land-based operators (like MGM and Caesars) and online-focused companies. FanDuel and DraftKings likely resigned before a formal membership vote.

The episode also covers Baltimore’s lawsuit against the two operators, accusing them of violating local consumer protection rules through excessive advertising and questionable VIP practices. A federal judge remanded the case back to Baltimore City Circuit Court, seen as a win for the city. 

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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