iGaming Daily

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Optimove’s Director of Sales Jeff Laniado as the pair explore the surge in US sweepstakes, strategies for sustainable player retention, and how operators can turn early engagement into long-term loyalty.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Why sweepstakes are one of the hottest growth markets in the US gambling sector.
• How the first 48 hours after player acquisition are critical for long-term retention.
• Strategies for creating dynamic, personalised welcome journeys for new players.
• The role of gamification and milestone recognition in building lasting player loyalty.
• What the future holds for the sweepstakes sector amid evolving regulation and market diversification.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jeff Laniado 
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 Damian Martinez to unpack Spain’s Q2 2025 gambling results, regulatory pressures, and what lies ahead for the market.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• How Spain’s gambling industry performed in Q2 2025 across all key verticals.
• What trends in deposits, withdrawals, and marketing spend reveal about player behaviour.
• Why the government is pushing for AI-driven risk detection systems.
• How Melilla continues to attract iGaming operators despite national restrictions.
• Whether 2025/2026 could be remembered as a Renaissance period for Spanish gambling.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

Secure your spot to join Optimove for an exclusive sweepstakes industry breakfast at G2E on October 7th in Las Vegas! Network with industry leaders and gain key insights while enjoying great conversation. Click Here

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio explore Allwyn’s landmark $2.5bn acquisition of PrizePicks, what it means for US lotteries and fantasy sports, and whether this bold move can avoid the pitfalls of past Euro-US tie-ups.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How PrizePicks is being valued at $2.5bn and the structure of the deal.
• The immediate reactions in the US and Europe to Allwyn’s acquisition.
• PrizePicks’ unique position in US fantasy sports and its standalone strategy.
• The potential synergies for Allwyn in the US lotteries market.
• Risks, challenges, and lessons for successful Euro-US gaming tie-ups

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

Secure your spot to join Optimove for an exclusive sweepstakes industry breakfast at G2E on October 7th in Las Vegas! Network with industry leaders and gain key insights while enjoying great conversation. Click Here

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Stephanie Trinh, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Sift, as the duo explore the escalating challenges of fraud in iGaming, from promo abuse and VIP player management to the latest identity intelligence solutions that help operators balance growth, compliance, and trust.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How iGaming fraud is evolving and why operators face more than 10 different fraud vectors today.
• The true cost of promo abuse and fraudulent accounts, with billions in potential revenue at stake.
• Why traditional “blunt force” fraud tools can stifle growth and how operators can refine their approach.
• How Sift’s identity intelligence and player intent technology accelerates trust while protecting VIP experiences.
• The intersection of fraud prevention and responsible gambling, and strategies for safe, automated operations.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Stephanie Trinh
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye. The trio discuss UK political affairs, with a particular focus on the gambling pledges made at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Whether the Liberal Democrats’ call to double Remote Gaming Duty to 42% is realistic and what such a sharp hike would mean for the UK market.
• Why MP Max Wilkinson believes the gambling industry has had a “free pass for too long” and if that criticism is fair.
• How the Lib Dems have shaped their stance on gambling reform since the Gambling Review and what their pledges really signal.
• If the party’s proposals truly matter given their limited influence on the Budget process.
• Whether the industry should be concerned about a growing political consensus around stricter gambling regulation.

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Live from the show floor at SBC Summit 2025, iGaming Daily dives into one of the industry's hottest topics: gamification. As operators focus more on player retention, gamification is emerging as a powerful, 'zero-cost retention model' that can significantly reduce dependency on costly bonuses.

In this episode, we're joined by Optimove's VP of Revenue, Motti Colman, and Director of Gamification, Kalev Kärpuk, to explore what makes gamification so effective.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Motti Colman & Kalev Kärpuk
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Fernando Noodt and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio break down the big talking points from SBC Summit 2025, including Western Europe’s regulatory challenges, Italy’s “big reset,” the Netherlands’ struggles, and Latin America’s push to avoid Europe’s mistakes.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Fernando Noodt & Ted Menmuir
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC Noticias Journalist Damian Martinez to recap key takeaways from SBC Summit Lisbon, covering first impressions, standout panels, and pressing debates on taxation, regulation, AI, and crypto.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Damian Martinez
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman and News Editor Ted Orme-Claye on day one of the SBC Summit in Lisbon. The trio preview the key panel sessions to look out for and discuss the latest developments in the US sweeps market following California’s decision to ban sweepstakes.

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

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 Lucía Gando as the trio discuss Mexico’s proposed “sin taxes” on gambling.

Tune in to find out:

• Why Mexico’s government is classifying gambling alongside soft drinks, tobacco, and violent video games.
• How the proposed 20-point tax hike could impact local operators and national stakeholders.
• The reactions from both Mexican industry voices and international markets.
• What this means for Mexico’s position as Latin America’s next major iGaming market.
• Whether higher taxes could make Mexico a lost opportunity for global operators.

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

iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.

Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.