iGaming Daily

In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio unpack two major stories from the U.S. gambling landscape: the coordinated response from Illinois’ licenced operators to the recent sports betting tax amendments, and the escalating impact of California’s proposed sweepstakes ban on iGaming suppliers.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• What Illinois operators are doing to offset the state’s new sports betting tax hikes.
• Why each operator is taking a different approach and whether that could change.
• If operators will end up paying tax on the fees they’ve introduced.
• What the pushback in Illinois tells us about the wider U.S. gambling industry and other states considering tax increases.
• How California’s proposed sweepstakes ban is evolving, and what it means for suppliers, affiliates, and the future of the bill.

Links to articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/09/10/pechangas-vasquez-tribal-competition/
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/09/04/california-ab831-sweepstakes-ban-amend/
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/09/09/california-senate-approves-sweeps-ban/
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/11/illinois-sportsbooks-bet-surcharge-tax/
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/09/02/bet365-illinois-10-dollar-25-cent-fee/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
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 iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye, as the trio dive into the unprecedented strike action by the British Horseracing Authority in response to the UK’s proposed tax hikes.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why the BHA took the unprecedented step to halt fixtures and what led to the dispute.
• The financial and sporting impact when horse racing pauses for the first time outside Christmas Day.
• From jockeys to MPs, which big names stood alongside the strike in Westminster.
• The government’s push to consolidate gambling taxes and how potential hikes could reshape the sport.
• From memorable wins to industry challenges, what this moment means for racing’s future.

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

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media’s Charlie Horner speaks with EM Group’s Managing Director Kees-Jan Avis and Nordic Legal Partner Henrik Norsk Hoffmann about player fund protection in online gaming, the need for proper fund separation, and the gaps exposed by a recent Danish court ruling.

Tune in to find out:

• Why the Hansen v DK Gambling case shows Denmark’s player fund protection isn’t working.
• How “segregated” accounts can still end up in a bankruptcy estate.
• Why current DGA rules create gaps that leave players at risk.
• How EM Group applies independent fund separation in the Netherlands.
• What operators must do to safeguard players and build long-term trust.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Kees-Jan Avis & Henrik Norsk Hoffmann
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily celebrates its 600th episode with sponsor Optimove in the spotlight. SBC’s Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, sits down with Optimove’s VP of Revenue, Motti Coleman, for a special conversation ahead of the company’s showcase at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon.

Tune in to today's episode and find out:

• Optimove’s journey from a bootstrapped startup to the leading CRM and marketing intelligence platform.
• How the company proves its strength in the high-stakes online gambling sector.
• What Optimove will be showcasing at SBC Summit Lisbon.
• The power of Positionless Marketing and how it’s changing the CRM game.
• Expectations for networking, partnerships, and growth opportunities in Lisbon.

Host: Ted Menmuir
Guest: Motti Coleman
Intro: Charlie Horner
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Notícias business journalist Ana Maria Menezes is joined by IMGL legal expert Caio Loureiro to examine the intricacies of the Brazilian iGaming market.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why the Supreme Court is reviewing restrictions on state lotteries and what could change
• Whether municipalities will be allowed to legally run their own lotteries
• If municipal lotteries operating today are actually legal or not
• Why Brazil is shifting focus from online betting to land-based casinos
• When, and if land-based casinos might finally be approved

Host: Ana Maria Menezes
Guest: Caio Loureiro
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 Oliver Lietz, CEO of nanocosmos, as the pair explore how nanocosmos has shaped real-time video streaming for the iGaming industry.

Tune in to today’s episode to hear:

• How nanocosmos grew from a 1998 startup into a pioneer of real-time streaming for iGaming
• The iGaming use cases that rely on live streaming, from live casino to sports betting and more
• What actually happens behind the scenes of a real-time streaming platform
• The biggest challenges of delivering smooth, reliable, 24/7 live video around the world
• The innovations and trends shaping the future of streaming in iGaming

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Oliver Lietz
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues as iGaming Business Editor Joe Streeter is joined by John Wright, CEO of StatsDrone, to explore the challenges and opportunities in the affiliate landscape.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• What does the future hold for the affiliate sector?
• Insights into the US market: opportunities and challenges
• Why multimedia is key to affiliate growth and engagement
• The positives and negatives of affiliates on the stock market
• The next big verticals and markets to watch

Join John at SBC Summit Lisbon for the panel:The Future of Affiliation: Reinvention, Resilience, and Relevance 
This session brings together our Affiliate Leaders to explore how the model is evolving, where innovation is coming from and whether the affiliate landscape of tomorrow will look anything like today.

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: John Wright
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series continues as SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye sits down with Alex Roberts, Director of Policy at the Betting and Gaming Council. Together, they unpack the UK government’s shifting stance on the gambling black market and what it means for the industry moving forward.

Tune in to todays episode and find out:

• What are the most efficient policies and best practices for the regulated industry to respond to the risk of the black market?
• What key indicators should operators and regulators alike look out for that suggest a customer might be moving to unlicensed sites?
• Do certain industry practices, like customer account limits, unintentionally push players to the black market?
• How much of a role do white-label partnerships and affiliate platforms play in promoting unlicensed activity to UK customers?
• Is there a risk that warnings about the black market are falling on deaf ears among politicians, and what can the industry do to better collaborate with the government?

Join Alex at SBC Summit Lisbon for the panel: Does offshore always mean dangerous? - Player protection in black and grey markets
How can regulated operators from across the world come together to educate their customers to be wary of the dangers that exist within a grey or black market? 

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guest: Alex Roberts
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s bonus episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Louise Mouton, SBC’s Director of Relationships (Europe), and Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships (LATAM). Together, they pull back the curtain on the SBC Relationships Team as they discuss their role in attracting high-quality attendees, creating a positive event experience, and highlighting what you won’t want to miss as we count down to the greatest show in gaming.

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Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Louise Mouton & Lucía Mouriño
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and Business Journalist Viktor Kayed (SBC News & Lottery Daily). The trio discuss Spelinspektionen’s failure to meet Sweden’s gambling channelisation target, as well as recent changes at Belgium’s Kansspelcommissie, exploring what these developments mean for the country’s gambling sector.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why Sweden has missed its 90% channelisation target and what this means for the market’s credibility.
• The key liabilities Spelinspektionen has admitted and how industry stakeholders have reacted.
• Whether the Swedish Riksdag could push for fresh protections or reforms in the coming review.
• How Belgium’s King’s Decree is reshaping gambling governance and why the new appointments matter.
• If developments in Sweden and Belgium signal that regulators are ready to change direction.

Host: Martyn Elliott

Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Viktor Kayed

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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