iGaming Daily

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn is joined by Dr.Berta Rachmanov, founder of Bertarach.com, and Maria Sayapina, Director of Casino at Game Lounge, as the trio dives deep into the turbulent world of iGaming SEO, exploring how affiliates are adapting to Google’s ever-changing landscape and what strategies are shaping 2026.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Google’s latest updates have shaken the iGaming affiliate ecosystem.
• Why “doing everything right” in SEO might no longer guarantee rankings.
• The growing importance of authority, and how to build or borrow it.
• Why flexibility and rapid adaptation are now essential for SEO survival.
• Which gray and black-hat tactics are redefining success in competitive markets.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guests: Dr.Berta Rachmanov & Maria Sayapina
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 News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss this week’s fiery Treasury Select Committee hearing, where MPs heard evidence from both gambling tax reform advocates and the Betting and Gaming Council ahead of next month’s budget and potential tax hikes for the industry.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• What happened inside Parliament during this week’s gambling tax session
• How the Betting and Gaming Council defended the industry’s position
• Why some MPs are pushing for higher gambling taxes to tackle social harm and poverty
• How international comparisons are shaping the UK tax debate
• What the hearing reveals about public and political attitudes toward gambling ahead of the budget

Relevant articles:
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/29/betfred-ceo-talks-retail/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/10/28/betting-tax-bgc/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & 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 iGaming Expert Senior Journalist Conor Porter as the trio discuss Banijay Group’s headline-making merger of Betclic and Tipico, a move that reshapes Europe’s gambling landscape and signals the birth of a new industry giant.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why Banijay has chosen now to make its major play in iGaming
• How the Betclic and Tipico merger will impact Europe’s competitive balance
• What Banijay Gaming’s two to three year IPO ambitions might look like
• The risks and realities of operating in France and Germany’s tough regulatory markets
• What this deal reveals about the next wave of M&A reshaping the global gambling industry

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Conor Porter
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 Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business/SBC Americas, and Justin Byers, Business Journalist at SBC Americas, as they discuss the recent arrests of several NBA figures following an FBI gambling investigation, and explore industry reaction alongside a proposed federal bill on gambling advertising in Canada.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What we know so far about the FBI’s investigation and who has been charged
• How the gambling industry has reacted to the allegations
• Whether this damages the reputation of sports betting and the wider sports sector
• If sportsbooks are implicated or affected by the case
• How this highlights the importance of integrity monitoring and regulated markets

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

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In today’s bonus episode of iGaming Daily, we dive into Betsson’s latest Q3 results with an exclusive interview featuring CEO Pontus Lindwall. With revenue up 6% year on year to €295.8 million and 12% growth over the first nine months of 2024, Betsson continues to strengthen its global footprint, but what’s driving that success?

Host Viktor Kayed sits down with Lindwall to unpack the company’s performance and strategy, covering a wide range of topics including:

• Betsson’s growing presence in Italy, highlighted by its front-of-shirt deal with Inter Milan
• Expansion and opportunities across Latin America
• Navigating tight regulations in Western Europe
• The acquisition of Sporting Solutions
• And a look ahead to the 2026 World Cup

Tune in for insights straight from one of the industry’s leading operators and discover how Betsson is positioning itself for the future of global gaming.

Host: Viktor Kayed
Guest: Pontus Lindwall
Intro: Charlie Horner
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor:  Anaya McDonald

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