iGaming Daily

Joe Streeter hosts the latest episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, and he's joined by SBC's new Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, and a special guest, Anna Soilleux-Mills, Commercial and Regulatory Partner at CMS Law.

Anna has a focus on the gambling, media and sports industries, and is the perfect guest to discuss a recent high profile gambling case in the courts - The High Court of Justice's recent ruling against Paddy Power to the tune of £1 Million, related to a disputed customer claim.

Anna takes us through exactly what Paddy Power did wrong, from their terms and conditions to attempting to pass this off as a technical error, discusses the application of T&Cs, wider implications for the industry in consumer rights, and how forthcoming customer disputes will be judged.

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: Ted Menmuir, Anna Soilleux-Mills
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Martyn Elliott

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iGaming Daily rounds up the week as the Noticias Brasil team return from their carnival celebrations to update our listeners on the importance of responsible gambling and marketing strategies following updates from the Brazilian Congress.

Joining SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, are joined by SBC Noticias Brasil's Editor, Ricardo Assis and Business Journalist, Ana Maria Menezes, who dissect a new initiative that has reached the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

The proposed a bill aims to make promoting illegal gambling a crime and, if this passes, anyone caught advertising unauthorised betting sites could face from one to four years in prison and plus data fine.

The tro delve into the role of influencers in the gambling industry, the recent leadership changes in IBJR, and the need for self-regulation within the sector.

To read more on the topic's discussed on today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/deputado-busca-criminalizar-promocao-sites-apostas-ilegais/

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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To round off the week for iGaming Daily, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, alongside podcast debutant, Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business and Editor of the Canadian Gaming Business Magazine, talk all things Hawaii sports betting, which resulted in the strangest of comparisons with chicken fights.

Brought to you by Optimove (the podcast not chicken fights), Jessica and Tom dissect the ongoing efforts to legalise sports betting in Hawaii, which took a big step forward this week when the Honolulu's Rep. Daniel Holt's HB 1308 bill was approved in the House.

The duo explore the various bills currently in play, the pushback from government agencies, and the intense criticism faced during legislative sessions.

To read more on the topic discussed in today's episdoe, click on the following link:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/03/05/hawaii-house-approves-sports-betting/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the conversation turns to the US, in the wake of Flutter's financial report and DraftKings' NFT class action lawsuit.

Joining SBC Media's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, and fresh from the sunny beaches of Rio, to delve further into Flutter's report, highlighting the company's significant profit and the transformation of the US market.

Then in the second half, Jessica leans on Ted's payments expertise to look into the implications of DraftKings' $10m settlement regarding its NFT marketplace, explorting regulatory scrutiny and the potential for future event contracts in the betting landscape.

To read more of the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/02/27/draftkings-class-action-settlement-nft/
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/03/04/flutter-fy2024-profits/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you in partnership with Optimove, the conversation focuses on the black market, and more specifically, content from a recent Summit in Manchester, UK.

Joining James Ross, Multimedia Editor at SBC Media, is Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist at SBC News and Christian Lee, Business Journalist at iGaming Expert, as the three reflect on the Black Market Prevention Summit, hosted by Deal Me Out, which the three attended earlier this week.

The discussion covers the lived experiences of problem gamblers, the importance of consumer awareness regarding regulated versus unregulated markets, the rise of fake games and hearing from some of the voices at the Summit.

Host: James Ross
Guests: Viktor Kayed & Christian Lee
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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With a bumper Thursday morning in store for European gambling, as major 2024 results out of London, Paris and Amsterdam are set to dominate the news.

Martyn Elliott hosts Ted Menmuir, a man whose alarm is set for 6AM sharp on Thursday as he gets ready to break down the results on SBC News as they discuss:

• The stern probing Entain face after the sudden and mysterious departure of CEO Gavin Isaacs
• FDJ’s first combined results with the Kindred Group
• Banijay providing the results of the rapidly growing Betclic

Host: Martyn Elliott

Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In this episode of the iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the introduction of the Statutory Levy on research, education, and treatment for problem gambling and new online stake limits.  

They explore the implications of the changes for operators, the role of advertising in the industry and the government’s efforts to combat illegal gambling, as well as consider concerns that the established stakeholders in responsible gambling will be left behind by the changes.  

The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by these regulatory shifts and the need for collaboration between the industry and regulators to ensure safer gambling environments. 

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Baroness Twycross confirms Spring RET Levy & Slot Limit changes 

Host: James Ross

Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Elisa Marcante and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to cover the highlights and insights from the SBC Summit Rio 2025.

During the conversation, the team recall key discussions on regulation and marketing strategies, an insightful interview with the Brazilian footballer turned politician Bebeto and reflect on the importance of networking events, such as SBC Summit Rio, within the gaming industry. 

They also emphasise the contributions of women in the gaming industry and future trends that could shape the Brazilian gaming market before Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, dials in to discuss the most prominent talking points of the summit from a payments perspective. 

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- SBC Summit Rio 2025: Bebeto inspired the audience by opening the event

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ricardo Assis, Elisa Marcante, Ana Maria Menezes & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to delve into recent breaking news from Italy and Romania.

In Italy, the Senate is reviewing the Dignity Decree, which has imposed a ban on gambling sponsorships for six years, leading to significant financial losses for Italian football. Ted and Viktor discuss the potential for the new sponsorship code to revitalise the sector and consider the impact of the revenue from gambling sponsorships on Italian football.

Meanwhile, in Romania, an audit revealed systemic failures within the National Office for Gambling, prompting calls for a criminal investigation. The conversation touches on how the implications of these findings could reshape the gambling landscape in Romania and impact the broader European market, as well as consider how the Romanian government will respond to the audit. 

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/02/26/italy-football-betting-ban/ 

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2025/02/25/romania-onjn-tax-ccr/  

Host: Viktor Kayed

Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, to delve into the controversy surrounding the video game Balatro and the implications of its recent age rating change from 18 to 12+.

The trio discuss the challenges the regulators face in defining gambling in the context of video games, the addictive nature of games like Balatro and the broader implications of loot boxes for responsible gambling efforts. 

The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of gaming regulations, emphasising the need for clarity and protection for younger audiences, and the potential of Balatro’s popularity to inspire similar games in the future. 

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Balatro receives PEGI age rating reduction from 18 to 12 

Host: James Ross

Guests: Danny Lee & Steve Hoare

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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