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October 27, 2025Ep 633: DraftKings Doubles Down: Entering the Prediction Markets Arena
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss DraftKings’ bold entry into the prediction markets space and the NFL’s surprising partnerships with prediction market platforms.
Tune in to today’s episode to find out:
The details behind DraftKings’ acquisition of Railbird and its new Predictions app.
Whether this move puts DraftKings ahead of FanDuel in the prediction markets race.
How prediction markets are evolving beyond sports and into entertainment and finance.
Why the NFL’s deals with Kalshi and Polymarket mark a significant industry shift.
What these developments mean for the relationship between prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks.
Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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24 min
October 24, 2025Ep 632: Control is King: Vyking CEO on Building the 'Linux' of iGaming
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Vyking CEO, Franz Gerhart as the duo discuss how the iGaming industry is changing, focusing less on just being fast and more on giving operators proper control and flexibility.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
Why Vyking sees itself as a "challenger brand" and aims to stop platform providers from "locking in" their operator clients.
The argument for why trying to make one platform template fit all brands across different countries is a flawed idea.
Why operators need a "framework-first" platform to truly own their player experience and use custom data models (hyper-personalisation).
Details on Vyking’s three different solutions (Core, Edge, and Flex) designed to suit brands at various stages of growth and control needs.
How the biggest problem Vyking aims to fix is giving operators full, real-time access to their player data.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Franz Gerhart
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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25 min
October 23, 2025Ep 631: iGaming Heavyweights' Legal Battle: Playtech VS Evolution
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC's Managing Editor Jessica Welman and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio unpack the escalating dispute between Evolution and Playtech, with both industry giants trading accusations of smear campaigns, illicit activity, and corporate misconduct.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:
How Evolution uncovered Playtech’s alleged involvement in the Black Cube investigation.
Why Playtech claims its actions were justified and in the industry’s best interests.
What the New Jersey court rulings and DGE findings reveal about the allegations.
How these accusations could impact trust and compliance in the global gambling market.
Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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24 min
October 22, 2025Ep 630: Onlyplay: Building the Games for the Players of Tomorrow
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Anna Serheieva, Head of Partnerships at Onlyplay, as the pair discuss the highly competitive nature of the iGaming industry and how Onlyplay strives to stand out by focusing on innovation, gamification, and mobile-first design.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
How Onlyplay differentiates itself in the highly competitive iGaming market through innovation and unique game concepts.
The rise of “top games” and the success story behind their flagship game, Piggy Tap.
Why gamification and skill-based features are central to Onlyplay’s identity and player engagement.
The importance of mobile-first design and immersive user interfaces, exemplified by games like Chef Panda.
How Onlyplay leverages tap/swipe mechanics and social elements to enhance gameplay and build lasting player communities.
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Anna Serheieva
Producer: James Ross
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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17 min
October 21, 2025Ep 629: New Rules, Old Challenges: Mexico’s Gamble on Regulatory Reform
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 Mexico’s proposed reform of its gambling laws, which date back to 1947.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:
Why Mexico is finally revisiting its 1947 Federal Law on Gambling and Lottery Games, and what’s prompting reform after nearly 80 years.
How political dynamics within the ruling MORENA party could determine whether modernisation efforts succeed or stall once again.
What the proposed changes include, from stricter licencing and betting limits to a potential 50% tax increase on gaming revenues.
How international operators and investors view Mexico’s market potential under a “one-licence-per-establishment” model.
Whether the reform can curb illegal gambling and bring stronger consumer protections ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Lucia Gando
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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19 min
October 20, 2025Ep 628: Brazil’s iGaming Market Update: Political Turmoil, Taxes, and Regulation Changes
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor at iGaming Business, and Ana Maria Menezes, Business Journalist at SBC Noticias Brazil, as they discuss the latest developments and political turbulence impacting Brazil’s iGaming industry, focusing on proposed tax hikes, regulatory changes, and new anti-fraud measures.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
How Brazil’s proposed gaming tax hike could reshape the country’s iGaming landscape.
Why political retaliation and election-year volatility are making investors cautious.
What foreign operators should consider before entering Brazil’s fast-evolving market.
How new Central Bank anti-fraud measures might affect player payments and operator efficiency.
Whether open finance could offer a real solution to balance regulation, security, and player experience.
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Joe Streeter & Ana Maria Menezes
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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22 min
October 17, 2025 Ep 627: CEE Potential - Why Entain and Evoke Are Eyeing Markets Beyond the UK
iGaming Daily continues its conference tour, bringing you this episode live from SBC Summit Tblisi, Georgia. Host Charlie Horner, Ted Menmuir, and Martyn Elliott assess the potential of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) and Central Asian markets.
The team discusses the region’s innovative tech offer, the "upbeat mood" compared to Western Europe, and why major groups like Entain and Flutter are using M&A deals to acquire local "hero brands" to gain access to growing markets. They also dive into the regulatory evolution across CEE, including governance issues in Romania and new laws in Croatia and Serbia.
Later in the episode, the focus shifts to the United Kingdom, analysing the uncertainty surrounding impending tax hikes in the budget. The co-hosts discuss threats by Evoke (potentially closing up to 200 William Hill shops) and Entain (hinting at diverting investment) away from the UK and into other markets.
The team debates the government’s handling of the prolonged situation, the effectiveness of the industry’s "black market" lobbying argument, and the long-term impact on the UK sector.
Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Martyn Elliott & Ted Menmuir
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross
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26 min
October 16, 2025Ep 626: NCAA Greenlights Betting for Student-Athletes
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss the NCAA’s latest betting policy proposals, the growing conversation around prediction markets, and the regulatory and industry shifts shaping the future of US sports betting.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
What are the NCAA’s new sports betting proposals?
Why is the NCAA allowing student-athletes to bet on professional sports?
Could changing the rules help reduce NCAA infractions?
What impact could these changes have on student-athletes, and how does the NCAA handle responsible gaming?
Would these proposed rule changes have prevented previous bans or enforcement actions?
Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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26 min
October 15, 2025Ep 625: Allwyn…. A Hungry Giant, Weighs Its Next Move
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 Allwyn International’s landmark merger with OPAP and what it means for the future of global gambling leadership.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
Why Allwyn’s €16 billion merger with OPAP is being called one of the most transformative deals in gambling history.
What strategic advantages Allwyn gains by anchoring its public listing in Athens.
How the merger positions Allwyn among the world’s top five gambling PLCs.
Where Allwyn might pursue its next big move, with a potential co-listing in either London or the US.
What’s next for the lottery-led M&A wave reshaping the global gaming landscape.
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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23 min
October 14, 2025Ep 624: Inside Chile’s Betting Sponsorship Debate: What’s Next for Football and Operators?
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Insider Sport Business Journalist Kieran O’Connor and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damián Martínez as the trio discuss the latest controversy surrounding betting sponsorships in Chile, the ongoing legal and regulatory uncertainty for iGaming operators, and how these developments mirror global trends in sports sponsorship regulation.
Tune in to today's episode to find out:
What triggered the latest betting sponsorship controversy in Chile
How football clubs responded to criticism from the land-based sector
The potential impact of a sponsorship ban on Chilean football
How Europe’s restrictions on betting partnerships compare to Latin America
What the Supreme Court ruling and pending regulation mean for operators
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Kieran O'Connor & Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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21 min