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Sit down, grab your popcorn, and relax as the latest episode of iGaming Daily takes listeners to Brazil following a first-of-its-kind partnership in the region.

Late last week, the Brazilian sports betting and casino site hit the box office as the firm partnered with Netflix to become the first betting brand to exclusively run advertising campaigns in Brazil for the streaming giant's customers.

Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, features SBC Noticias Brasil's Senior Journalist, Isadora Marcante, and Aposta Ganha's Chief Commercial Officer, Hugo Baungartner, discussing the Netflix deal and the firm's plans for the Brazilian market.

Make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode to discover Hugo's favorite Netflix show!

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

- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/aposta-ganha-netflix-parceria-brasil/

Host: Isadora Marcante
Guest: Hugo Baungartner
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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Last month BetDEX Labs launched its BetDEX Exchange sports betting offering which is tailored for bettors looking to place bets with no restrictions. It initially launched last year as a beta version and offers odds across markets such as football, baseball, basketball and cricket.

The CEO and Co-Founder of BetDEX Labs, Varun Sudhakar joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Business Journalist at SBC News on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove to discuss the launch.

Also on the agenda is the operators new gaming license, the fallout from the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, the attitudes to crypto of different regulators around the world and BetDEX Labs' marketing strategy around major sporting events.

To read more on the topic discussed in this episode, click on the following link:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2024/05/31/betdex-unveils-sports-market-exchange-tool-for-smart-bets/

Host: Viktor Kayed
Guest: Varun Sudhakar
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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Ahead of this Thursday's (June 20) deadline for the SBC Awards at the inaugural SBC Summit in Lisbon, iGaming Daily present a special video episode of the podcast, designed to help you write a winning entry.

SBC's Media Project Director, Martyn Elliott, welcomed Jai Maw, Co-Founder of Betting Hero, serial awards winners, and recent recipients of both Casino Affiliate of the Year and Employer of the Year at the SBC Awards North America, to help you write the awards submission that will get your business and your team the recognition it deserves.

Jai tells Martyn the tips and tricks that they've used to craft a number of winning entries over the last few years, what the judges are looking for, the value to the business, both internally and externally of winning an award, how to tell a "compelling story" in your awards submissions, and much more.

The SBC Awards in Lisbon offers a unique chance to showcase your business as global leaders in your field, to craft your entry, click here.

Good luck and we'll see you in Lisbon!

It’s the last day of Neosurf’s takeover of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove.

To round off the week Andrea McGeachin is joined by the Director of Research at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, Kasra Ghaharian.

The pair discuss the “three pillars” of the International Gaming Institute, Kasra’s own journey from the UK to Las Vegas and also dig deeper into some of his latest research, including how the data provided by payment companies can be used to identify problem gambling behaviour.

Host: Andrea McGeachin
Guest: Kasra Ghaharian
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. 

The Neosurf Takeover continues this week on iGaming Daily as the firm’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin remains in full editorial control of the podcast. 

Presented by Optimove, Andrea is joined, once again of the podcast, by Bill Pascrell III, Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, to delve into the fast evolving RG space, the recent manoeuvre of some US operators going towards a “different coalition”, which Pascrell found a ‘little frustrating’. 

The duo also discussed thoughts on data sharing in responsible gambling and how the industry needs to be ‘proactive and not reactive’ when it comes to RG to combat the black market. 

Host: Andrea McGeachin

Guest: Bill Pascrell III

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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On the second episode of iGaming Daily’s Neosurf Takeover, Andrea McGeachin enters the iGaming space as she welcomes the CEO of the only iGaming supplier to be live in all seven active US states, White Hat Studio’s Andy Whitworth.

Supported by Optimove, today’s episode will see the duo discuss the success of White Hat in North America and hurdles the firm came across, such as personal licences, GLI certification and regulatory approval per state, to name a few.

Andrea also questions Andy on White Hat’s experience in entering the recently launched market of Rhode Island, which Whitworth believes is going to continue to “grow and grow”.

The conversation then turns to responsible gambling, which Whitworth stressed is the “number one priority of the business” over making more money.   

Host: Andrea McGeachin
Guest: Andy Whitworth
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

To register your interest in the SBC Digital Innovation Payment Expert, sponsored by PXP Financial, GambleID and Approvely, on Wednesday June 12, click on the following link:

- https://sbcevents.com/news/digital-innovation-payment-expert/

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It’s the start of the Neosurf Takeover on iGaming Daily. 

Supported by Optimove, throughout the remainder of the week, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes full editorial and hosting control of the podcast, as she invites a select few special guests to discuss a variety of topics relating to the payments and gambling sector. 

And in today’s episode, McGeachin is joined by Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council, to discuss a plethora of subject matters, such as her final year at the RGC, payments and its duty to responsible gambling and consumer protection, both from a European perspective and North American. 

The duo also delve into the ecosystem when it comes to the sector and how payments people shouldn’t just “tick a box”, but be part of the conversation, bring tools to the table and share information with the gambling community. 

Host: Andrea McGeachin

Guest: Shelley White

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

To register your interest in the SBC Digital Innovation Payment Expert, sponsored by PXP Financial, GambleID and Approvely, on Wednesday June 12, click on the following link:

- https://sbcevents.com/news/digital-innovation-payment-expert/

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. 

From Tijuana, to Lima and to Rio de Janeiro, Latin America is a vast region and often seen as a single market for the gaming industry.

However, navigating these troubled waters may not be easy for everyone and only those who understand how each of its specific markets work will achieve success, especially with Brazil closing in on the specifics of its regulation.

And joining SBC Noticias’ Fernando Noodt and Isadora Marcante, to discuss how operators can avoid the pitfalls and achieve long-term success, not only in Brazil, but all across the region, is Jack Smith, Senior Sales Director at Sportingtech.

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Jack Smith & Isadora Marcante
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

To register your interest in the SBC Digital Innovation Payment Expert, sponsored by PXP Financial, GambleID and Approvely, on Wednesday June 12, click on the following link:

- https://sbcevents.com/news/digital-innovation-payment-expert/

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. 

We’re heading stateside in today’s episode of iGaming Daily as two of the US’ biggest iGaming suppliers have entered a legal battle over copycat game allegations. 

Evolution has filed a lawsuit against Light & Wonder with the Nevada District Court last week, where the former alleges Light & Wonder made use of IP related to its Lightning Roulette title, accessing maths files to create a, quote on quote, copycat game.

That will be the topic in the first half of today’s episode. Then in the second half, we’ll stick with the US courts, as we delve into a class action lawsuit filed against virtual gaming company VGW, where it questions the legality of social and sweepstake casino sites in Georgia. 

And joining host James Ross, to dig deeper into Evolution's lawsuit, is CasinoBeats & SlotBeats’ Senior Journalist, Danny Lee, with SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, replacing Danny to go over all things sweepstakes and the Georgia lawsuit. 

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

- https://casinobeats.com/2024/05/30/igt-evolution-eilers-fantini-2/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/03/20/aristocrat-light-wonder-lawsuit/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/06/05/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-social-casinos-in-georgia/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/10/fliff-class-action-judge-arbitration/

Host: James Ross
Guest: Danny Lee & Jessica Welman
Producer: James Ross & Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

To register your interest in the SBC Digital Innovation Payment Expert, sponsored by PXP Financial, GambleID and Approvely, on Wednesday June 12, click on the following link:

- https://sbcevents.com/news/digital-innovation-payment-expert/

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. 

Major League Baseball remains entangled in controversy surrounding its gambling rules after the news that San Diego Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano received a lifetime ban by the MLB.

This ban was in relation to Marcano violating the league's betting rules and policies after the now banned player placed 231 wagers on MLB markets through a licensed operator.

And this will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman and her former protégé and now Media Manager for SBC, Charlie Horner, take a deep dive into Marcano's ban.

The duo also provide an update on another lifetime ban story, as an arrest was made in connection to Jontay Porter's NBA betting scheme. 

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

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/06/04/marcano-mlb-ban-violating-betting-rules/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/06/05/arrest-jontay-porter-nba-betting-scheme/

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Charlie Horner
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.