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Just days ahead of Brazil launching its regulated gaming market on 1 January 2025, the country’s government is pushing for a selective “sin tax” on sports betting, igaming and fantasy sports.

And this will be the topic for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is your host and he is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Bárbara Teles, Director of Government Relations for the Brazilian Fantasy Sports Association, to discuss the ramifications of the legislation for the fantasy sports industry.

The trio talk about why fantasy sports have been included in the tax bill and the industry’s reaction to the news, as well as consider if the decision was a technical or political move. Barbara also provides an update on the growth of fantasy sports in Brazil and considers the potential of the vertical in the country as it looks to compete alongside bigger markets such as India and the US.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Senate to vote on Brazil Bets exposure to Sin Taxes
- Imposto Seletivo: apostas podem ser tributadas por riscos à saúde

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Bárbara Teles & Ricardo Assis

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Grab the popcorn for this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, talks to Elliott Gerner about his new short film Friday Night Flop, which explores the world of poker through a mother-daughter relationship.

The duo discuss the film’s origins, its debut at the UK Jewish Film Festival and the future plans for distribution as film festival season begins. They also talk about Elliott’s own journey from playing card games at his grandparent's house to online poker. 

The discussion also touches on the argument of poker being a game of skill rather than gambling, which is a theme explored during the film and has also featured in a number of court cases involving online poker, including the one that led to the shutdown of Pokerstars on ‘Black Friday’ 2011.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Friday Night Flop - UK Jewish Film

Host: Steve Hoare
Guest: Elliott Gerner

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Darts season is upon us, with the PDC World Darts Championship just days away from getting underway.

Ahead of the tournament starting, Joe Streeter was joined on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, by the show’s darts expert and Senior Journalist for SBC News, Jessie Sale, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how darts has capitalised on its meteoric rise in popularity in the wake of Luke Littler’s run to the final last year.

The trio also talk about the role of Paddy Power as the events title sponsor, including the success of its big and bigger 180 campaigns and how the brand can look to build on the sport's popularity throughout the rest of the year, as well as why darts is such an attractive proposition for betting operators. 

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://gamblingtv.com/featured/2024/11/26/paddy-power-to-pledge-180000-for-every-world-championship-nine-darter/

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: Christian Lee & Jessie Sale

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Bill Gantz, Partner - Trials, Gaming, Intellectual Property at Duane Morris LLP, to unpack the legal complexities of the debate 'sweeping' the US.

The duo discuss the legal framework surrounding sweepstakes, the freemium model and the ongoing debates and litigation affecting the industry. They also delve into the nuances of state regulations, the legitimacy of gold coins in social casinos and the implications of recent legal actions against the sweepstakes operators.

The conversation also highlights the need for clarity and regulation in the rapidly evolving market due to the varying nature of regulations across different states in the US.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/11/04/vgw-financial-year-reports-taxes/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/10/30/social-casinos-sweepstakes-spga/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Bill Gantz

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, to recap last week's annual GambleAware conference.

The duo discuss the mood at the event given the latest updates to both the Statutory Levy and stake limits, as well as the reaction to the changes and the new NHS framework. They also talk about Labour’s Gambling Minister, Baroness Twycross, who made her first appearance at the event, and consider the implications of her speech which set out the need for accountability regarding the reforms. 

Towards the end of the episode, Joe and Ted look forward to what the UK gambling industry can expect from the UK government and Gambling Commission as it looks to negotiate the next steps in the country’s gambling reforms. 

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/12/04/labour-demands-gambleaware/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/10/gordon-moody-vital-new-framework-is-inclusive-of-wider-third-sector/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/05/uk-gambling-changes/

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by Jonathan Collins, Strategic Services Team Leader at Optimove,  to recap an action-packed year of sport which included events such as the European Championships, the Olympics and Copa America.

As well as discussing their own personal highs and lows of the sporting year, John also shared some of the most interesting trends witnessed by Optimove across sports betting in 2024.

Amongst the insight shared by Collins includes the importance of starting promotions early pre-event, the focus on cross-selling within an operator's platform and why operators are missing out by not focusing on retaining ‘mid-tier’ players.

To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- Optimove's iGaming Pulse - Optimove 

Host: James Ross
Guests: Jonathan Collins

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, is joined by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to explore the evolving relationship between betting and sports, focusing on the convergence of media and betting platforms, particularly in the US.

The discussion highlights the rapid development of sports betting in the US and the approach key operators like FanDuel and DraftKings are taking with their own media strategies following FanDuel's partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League.  

The duo also talk about challenges operators face in the new media landscape, why influencers and content creators are an important part of an operator's marketing strategy and the regulatory challenges that may impact future betting and media collaborations. 

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/12/03/fanduel-partners-with-pwhl/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/12/02/michael-shiffman-fanduel-tv-hire/

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guest: Charlie Horner

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ivana Flynn returns once again to provide her expertise to the world of SEO within the gambling space.

Joining her on today's episode is Aline Oliveira, Head of PCC at ComeOn, and Filip Janczak, Co-Founder & Head of Performance Marketing, to discuss the critical roles of PPC and SEO in the iGaming industry. They explore the importance of PPC in marketing strategies, the balance between PPC and SEO, and how to effectively use PPC for market entry and data gathering.

The conversation also touches on localization, market dynamics, and the regulatory challenges faced in different regions, particularly in the US and Brazil. The episode concludes with key takeaways on the necessity of integrating PPC and SEO for successful marketing campaigns.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guests: Aline Oliveira & Filip Janczak
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats is joined by his Senior Journalist Danny Lee and SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, to explore the streaming platform Kick and its latest updates.

The three discuss the evolution of streaming in the iGaming industry, focusing on recent regulatory changes, particularly KYC requirements introduced by Kick. The conversation also highlighted the impact of Twitch's previous regulations on Kick's approach, the reactions from streamers, and the importance of player protection, especially for minors.

The trio also expressed their views on future for streaming, emphasising the need for adaptation and collaboration within the industry to ensure responsible content creation.

To read more on the discussion, click on the following link:

- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/02/kick-adds-kyc-safeguard-to-gambling-streams/

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: James Ross & Danny Lee
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Concluding a break-neck November, the UK government announced that it has determined the design of a Statutory Levy on problem gambling and introduced £2 and £5 stake limits on online slots. Recognised as the most sensitive matter to be resolved by the Gambling Review, the UK government unveiled the new structure of the Levy on research, education, and treatment (RET), to be led by the NHS as the chief commissioner.

And on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, to delve deeper into this latest development. 

The duo explore the implications of these changes, the structure of the levy and the industry's reaction, as well as the integration of the NHS in managing gambling harm treatment and prevention. The conversation also highlights the sensitivities surrounding the issue and the importance of effective funding allocation to support research, education, and treatment for problem gambling.

 To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/11/27/dcms-ret-slot-update/ 
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/11/28/industry-reacts-to-landmark-levy-changes/    

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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.