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iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon continues, as SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of Boyle Sports, to discuss bold investment plans, the future of retail betting, high-profile football sponsorships, and how the operator is preparing for fresh regulatory and tax challenges.

Tune in to find out:

• Why Boyle Sports is betting big on UK & Ireland despite heavy regulation and market uncertainty
• The surprising reasons retail shops remain central to their growth strategy
• Inside their headline West Ham sponsorship deal and what it means in a post-FoS era
• How Boyle Sports is bracing for tax hikes and fresh regulatory pressure across Europe
• How the industry can tackle the black market.

Join Vlad at SBC Summit Lisbon for the panel: EUROPEAN LEADERS PANEL: Old World, new way forward - how the most established brands are rethinking regulation and retention: Could a tighter regulatory landscape stifle innovation? How can operators communicate effectively with regulators, win the court of public opinion, and retain their lucrative customer bases in an increasingly global gambling arena?

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Vlad Kaltenieks
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily's Road to Lisbon series continues, as SBC's Editor-at Large, Ted Menmiur is joined by BetVictor’s Director of Sportsbook & eGaming, Eoin Ryan as the pair examine the expanding role of Bet Builders in modern sports betting.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why Bet Builders are becoming betting's most important tool
• How Bet Builders are changing the sportsbook landscape
• How traders balance risk and demand
• The future outlook for Bet Builders
• How Bet Builders remain compliant

Join Eoin at SBC Summit Lisbon for the panel: The Future of Bet Builders – Risk, Rewards & Tech Evolution (Stage 3 – Technology) as they explore how personalised wagers, AI-driven pricing, and real-time data are shaping the next generation of sportsbook innovation.

Host: Ted Menmuir
Guest:  Eoin Ryan
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 Optimove's Director of Sales, Jeff Laniado, as they discuss how U.S. sports betting companies can keep NFL fans engaged and betting throughout the season.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How NFL fans bet during the season and after their team is out
• Why apps and easy-to-use platforms matter for keeping players
• What makes bettors stay loyal and what makes them leave
• How to send the right messages without annoying customers
• Where the sports betting market is right now as football starts

Relevant articles:
https://www.optimove.com/blog/new-optimove-insights-report-reveals-77-of-nfl-bettors-plan-to-wager-in-2025-26-season

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Jeff Laniado
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 SBC Noticias Brasil Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, as the trio unpack Brazil's statistical report on the activities of the Bets regime.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How the report has been perceived by stakeholders
• Whether the market is heading in the right direction
• Where this places Brazil in the standing of global markets
• What the stats tell us about the types of players in Brazil’s betting market.
• Where the SPA and Ministry of Finance has shown dynamism in protecting Bets from risks

Show Links:
https://sbcnoticias.com/br/relatorio-apostas-online-primeiro-semestre/
https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/08/27/brazil-bets-ggr-strike/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ana Maria Menezes
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 Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale to discuss FanDuel’s partnership with the derivatives marketplace CME Group.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• FanDuel’s unexpected move into prediction markets, with no sports involved.
• How CME factors into this new frontier.
• Why FanDuel/Flutter believe they can be the first mover.
• The OCCC’s objections and how other regulators are responding.
• Which operators are dipping their toe in the space with the NFA

Show Links:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/20/fanduel-events-contracts-market-cme/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/25/nfl-prediction-markets-sports/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
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, is joined by Nicole Garrett, Head of Responsible Gambling at Allwyn, to discuss all things responsible gambling and player protection.

Tune into this episode to find out:

• The specific practices and policies Allwyn uses to protect players.
• How instant win games present new challenges for responsible gaming.
• What other gaming sectors can learn from the lottery's approach to player protection.
• Why a one-size-fits-all approach to safer gambling doesn't work for a company with diverse products and markets.
• What it truly means to "win" at responsible gaming.

To hear more of what Nicole has to say, catch her at SBC Summit Lisbon on September 16 at the Stage 5 - Player Protection - Regulation stage, from 15:50 to 16:30.

She'll be speaking on the panel "Positive play: re-orienting and reinforcing views of gambling," where they will discuss what tools have been most effective, player feedback on advice offered, and how enforcing positive play can future-proof player protection strategies.

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guest: Nicole Garrett
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series returns as SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner sits down with Winlandia Founder and Director, Matti Pekkanen to explore the future of affiliate marketing.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• How the trust dynamics between operators and affiliates are evolving and whether relationships are improving or becoming strained.
• If data-driven transparency is changing operator-affiliate collaboration and whether that’s a positive shift.
• How performance-based models like rev share versus CPA deals are shaping partnerships, including insights from Winlandia.
• The impact of AI on affiliate reliance and the potential role of third-party tools in tracking and attribution.
• Whether the operator-affiliate relationship needs a complete overhaul or if gradual evolution is the better approach.

Want to know more? Book your tickets now at sbcevents.com

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Matti Pekkanen
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SEO expert Ivana Flynn sits down with Daniel Lux, consultant and founder of Linxact.com, to discuss the realities of modern SEO.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why some marketers still turn to Black Hat SEO for short-term wins and the risks that come with it.
• The role of cloaking and PBNs in certain markets and why they continue to spark debate.
• How tactics like link insertion and parasite SEO can outperform traditional approaches.
• Why understanding regulations and adapting to shifting algorithms is critical for long-term success.
• How a smart mix of White Hat and Black Hat strategies can exploit gaps in Google’s defences.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guest: Daniel Lux
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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iGaming Daily’s Road to Lisbon series continues!

SBC Notícias Brasil Business Journalist Ana Maria Menezes is joined by Lois Bright, Co-Founder of Initiate International and Founder of Women in Gaming Africa, for an inspiring conversation covering visibility, empowerment, and the future of women in Africa’s iGaming market.

Tune in to here:

• How Women in Gaming Africa is driving structural change and empowering women across the continent.
• Lois Bright’s vision for greater visibility and equality in the global gaming industry.
• Why the African stage at SBC Summit Lisbon is a must-watch for anyone interested in emerging markets.
• The challenges and opportunities in engaging African women as both players and industry leaders.
• What’s in store from Women in Gaming Africa at SBC Summit Lisbon, and how you can get involved.

Want to know more? Book your tickets now at sbcevents.com

Host: Ana Maria Menezes

Guest: Lois Bright

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 Managing Editor Jessica Welman to unpack the Missouri Gaming Commission’s shock decision to pass over FanDuel for a sports betting licence, selecting DraftKings and Circa instead. The pair also dive into Kalshi’s latest moves ahead of football season and explore new developments in the ongoing 1-800-GAMBLER story.

Tune into today's episode to find out:

• Why Missouri shocked the industry by awarding untethered licences to DraftKings and Circa, leaving FanDuel out.
• How Circa’s $10 minimum bet policy is shaking up its “sharp bettor” strategy.
• What Kalshi is doing to gear up for football season with sportsbook-style markets.
• The latest on Brian Quintenz’s stalled CFTC nomination and the crypto world’s backlash.
• Why the future of the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline is suddenly uncertain.

Links to articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/15/missouri-licenses-circa-sports/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/15/1-800-gambler-dispute-ccgnj-ncpg/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/18/kalshi-player-props-new-markets-cftc/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/18/circa-sports-minimum-bet-illinois/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
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.

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