iGaming Daily

Fernando Noodt is back in the host's chair on iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and he's joined by the La Jefa, SBC Noticias Editor Lucía Gando, for a discussion on yet another big piece of news in the last month of the year in their native Argentina.

The SBC Noticias crew discuss a groundbreaking bill approved by La Cámara de Diputados (The Chamber of Deputies) that bans advertising in the online gambling sector, a move aimed at protecting minors from problem gambling.

Fer & Lu chat about the impact this could have on the sector, the noted absence of industry experts in the debate by legislators, what this means for sports sponsorships, whether this could be a boon for the black market, and the next stages for the bill as it goes to the senate, and finally the government.

Check out Fernando's coverage of this on SBC Noticias https://sbcnoticias.com/apuestas-argentina-diputados-prohibe-publicidad/

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guest: Lucía Gando
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ivana Flynn  is back once again to provide detailed insight and education on SEO within the gambling space.

On today's episode, Ivana is joined by Marta Szmidt, Director of SEO at Rhino Entertainment. The duo discuss the importance of brand protection in SEO. They cover topics such as what brand protection is, why it is important, and how to protect your brand.

The conversation also touches on the issue of brand jacking and PPC abuse, and provide strategies for ranking your brand position one in search results.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guest: Marta Szmidt
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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Last week, French Senators approved tax hikes to be implemented across all gambling disciplines as part of the 2025 budget.

And on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Jake Pollard to delve deeper into the development.

The duo discuss the key components of the tax plan and the reaction of the industry to the news. They also consider which sectors are most vulnerable to the tax hikes and how it will influence the landscape of French online gambling.

Later on in the episode, they also examine the ongoing developments regarding the French government’s consultation on the launch of an icasino market, including the initial meetings between the government and stakeholders as well as FDJ’s response to the talks.

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

-   French Senators vote through tax hikes on gambling 

Host: Ted Menmuir
Guests: Jake Pollard

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, brings you the latest news from Latin America.

In the first half of the episode, he is joined by Lucia Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, who brings news of a a proposal to ban gambling advertising across many platforms. The duo discuss what the bill needs to move forward and what it means for the Argentinian gaming industry. 

They also talk about the fallout from the publicity stunt which saw brief the YouTube streamer Spreen make a brief appearance for the Argentinian football team Deportivo Riestra.

After a short break, Fernando is then joined by Elisa Marcante and Ana Maria Menezes, Senior Journalists for SBC Noticias Brasil, to delve into the latest news from Brazil.

The trio talk about the Supreme Court’s backing of a ban on all welfare money from any igaming activities and the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court Flavio Dino’s argument that all sports betting involving only one athlete should be banned due to concerns over sporting integrity and match-fixing.

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

-  https://sbcnoticias.com/juego-online-argentina-prohibir-publicidad/ 
-  https://sbcnoticias.com/spreen-deportivo-riestra-apuestas-ilegales/ 
-  https://sbcnoticias.com/br/apostas-luiz-fux-liminar-parcial-adis-7721-7723/ 
-  https://sbcnoticias.com/br/senacon-suspende-bonificacaoes-casas-apostas/ 

Host: Fernando Noodt 
Guests: Lucia Gando, Ana Maria Menezes & Elisa Marcante

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and SBC’s Senior Media Manager, Craig Davies, to discuss the evolution of slots.

They discuss the continued growth in the popularity of crash games, the danger of stagnation in the sector and how developers can innovate to avoid this happening, which includes the potential of producing celebrity-branded crash games.

Later on in the episode, the trio also talk about the evergreen popularity of fish shooting games and consider what can be done to advance the game type beyond where it is at currently.

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

- Roundtable: are crash games still flying?
- JDB Gaming: taking fish shooting games to a global audience

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Danny Lee & Craig Davies
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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Reports suggest that a dispute is in the works between the Premier League and EFL over the share of English football's data rights deal, with some top-flight clubs lobbying for the league to receive a bigger share.

On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, to delve into the dispute.

The trio discuss the increasing value of data in sports, the tensions that exist between the Premier League and EFL regarding revenue sharing and why the Premier League is seeking greater control over commercial dynamics.

They also speak about the implications of the Football Governance Bill, the shift in the competitive landscape of football due to commercial interests and the rising cost of attending football matches throughout the English pyramid.

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

- Potential tension between PL and EFL over data revenue split

Host: Martyn Elliott
Guest: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: James Ross
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 SBC's Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to delve into the latest news from North America.

First on the agenda is the poor performance of sportsbooks in October due to a slew of favourable outcomes for bettors, with operators returning a hold of approximately 7%, down 33% from the norm. The duo discuss the causes of the decline, including why the NFL's unpredictable nature contributes to the volatility of betting outcomes.

After the break, they move on to talk about an ongoing player likeness dispute between the MLB's players union and a number of US sportsbooks. They consider whether Draftkings' argument that the images are being used within the scope of fair use is valid and also what precedent this lawsuit could set for the future of player image rights.

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

- MLB Players Group Sues DraftKings, FanDuel and Others
- October 2024 Breaks Sports Betting Handle Records Across US
- Sportsbooks Mourn 'Customer-Friendly' October Sports Results
- DraftKings Invokes First Amendment in MLB Image Use Case

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Charlie Horner
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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Ahead of Europe's Safer Gambling Week 2024, leaders from the industry convened for SBC Digital's Player Protection Day, a series of six sessions focused on the latest in player protection and responsible gaming.

Charlie Horner, SBC's Media Manager, was joined by Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, and Martyn Elliot, Project Director for SBC, to recap the event and discuss some of the biggest talking points from the conference.

The trio highlight the importance of player protection in the gambling industry, the need for collaboration among operators and offer practical tips for improving player protection measures.

Also on the agenda are the ways that young people may be exposed to gambling and why effective messaging for young people is essential, as well as how AI technology has the potential to personalise player protection messaging.

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

- https://casinobeats.com/2024/11/14/three-key-takeaways-from-the-sbc-player-protection-day/
- https://gamblingtv.com/featured/2024/11/19/vixio-exploring-key-trends-in-player-protection-policy/
- https://gamblingtv.com/sector/gaming/2024/11/13/sbc-webinars-walking-the-tightrope-between-vip-services-and-player-protection/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Steve Hoare, Martyn Elliott
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir and Jack Symons, Co-Founder of Gamban, discuss the evolution and mission of Gamban, a gambling block solution designed to help individuals manage their gambling urges.

They explore the challenges of self-exclusion, the importance of partnerships with regulators, and the need for a layered approach to player protection. Jack shares insights from his personal experience with gambling harm and emphasizes the importance of creating barriers to prevent gambling addiction.

The discussion also touches on the black market's impact on gambling regulation and the industry's responsibility towards vulnerable players.

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

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2024/11/18/ksa-dutch-gamban/

Host: Ted Menmuir
Guest: Jack Symons
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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In this bumper episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Callum Williams and Kieran O'Connor from the Insider Sport team are joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, to recap Friday's (15 November) Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson exhibition fight.

They explore the challenges faced by Netflix in its live boxing debut and the future of sports streaming on the platform, given that Netflix has signed a deal to stream WWE Raw.

The trio also discuss the two NFL games Netflix will be showing on Christmas Day, including the extensive ad sales for the games and the potential integration of sports betting into its streams.

Towards the end of the episode, Ted Orme Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, dials in from the Financial Crime 360 conference in London. He talks us through some of the critical issues addressed at the event such as fraud, money laundering and cybersecurity.   

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

- https://insidersport.com/2024/11/18/netflix-draws-over-60-million-for-paul-vs-tyson-but-suffers-buffering-issues/
- https://insidersport.com/2024/11/15/netflix-jake-paul-mike-tyson-sports/
- https://insidersport.com/2024/11/15/nfl-christmas-games-ad-sales-netflix/
- Visa: world is trying to catch up Europe on fraud prevention

Host: Callum Williams

Guests: Ted Orme-Claye, Kieran O'Connor, Joe Streeter

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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