iGaming Daily

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove.

Today Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, just joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Isadora Marcante, from the exhibition floor at ICE and to discuss some of the news circulating this morning, as well as what's on their agendas this week.

Host: Joe Streeter
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Isadora Marcante
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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On the second episode of Affiliate Leaders show by iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, Julian Pitts is joined once again by Peter Gunni,  CCOnat Traffic Labs, to look further into the affiliate marketing sector. 

In today’s episode the duo are going to be traversing through the secrets of a well-equipped affiliate and what’s in their toolkit, as well as how affiliates craft a user-friendly site. 

Host: Julian Pitts
Guest: Peter Gunni
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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We are in the middle of an inflection point when it comes to US sports betting, particularly when it comes to advertising. While ESPN’s Outside the Lines and 60 Minutes ready to cast a probing eye on the industry this week, the industry is responding with a star-studded list of athletes and celebrities promoting sportsbooks.

And one of those names stands out above the rest...

Lebron James announced this week that he will be working with DraftKings Sportsbook. Is this partnership more fuel for the fire or is it a sign that sports betting is going mainstream? SBC Americas' Editor, Jessica Welman, alongside SBC's Media Manager Charlie Horner will discuss all that and more on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove.

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

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/31/draftkings-lebron-james-partnership/

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

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It's been a while since we were blessed by the presence of our SBC Noticias and SBC Notícias Brasil teams on the podcast, so today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, sees the welcome return of Fernando Noodt who steps into the host's chair in the absence of James Ross, and he's joined by Isadora Marcante of SBC Notícias Brasil and Lucía Gando SBC Noticias of to discuss all the latest goings on in Latin America since we last heard from them.

With big news to discuss in Chile, Ecuador, Brasil and more, Fer, Lu and Isa discuss financials, some of the major sponsorship deals that have been announced in the last two weeks, before moving on to some of the juicy regulatory updates in the final part of the show, so regulatory junkies - make sure you stick around for that!

Our LatAm experts also discuss Fernando's latest feature on SBC Noticias, a fascinating interview with Playgreen CEO Nathan Dionne analysing their arrival into the Ecuadorian market. You can check out that story on the link below.

https://sbcnoticias.com/apuestas-deportivas-ceo-playgreen-ecuador/

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Isadora Marcante, Lucía Gando
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

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Last September, Scott Sibella announced an abrupt departure from Resorts World, stepping down as its President and CEO for, what was stated at the time, as violating company policy. 

However, since then, details of what these violations were have been in short supply. 

This was until Thursday last week, when the Department of Justice reported that Sibella pleaded guilty to failing to file reports of suspicious transactions while working in this role as CEO of MGM Grand and MGM Resorts. 

This will be the main focus of the first half of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, where James Ross is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats and Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas. 

Then in the second half of the podcast, while we’ve got Joe and Jess on, we’ll look into Flutter’s New York Stock exchange listing this week and a brief glimpse into the Super Bowl that’s taking place in Las Vegas.

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

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/25/sibella-guilty-nix-aml-mgm/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/09/18/scott-sibella-resorts-world-violation/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/01/29/flutter-commences-nyse-trading/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/01/30/flutters-new-york-shift-shows-firms-are-losing-trust-in-city-of-london/

Host: James Ross
Guests: Jessica Welman & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

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As the European landscape continues to change for the gambling industry, the sector also sees parallels when it comes to the affiliate space. 

None more so when it comes to emerging markets. With all eyes focused on the opening of Brazil, a little closer to home sees Finland’s potential opening of an online casino space from either 2025 or 2026. 

And while Finland or Brazil won’t be the topic of today’s conversation, how affiliates tackle emerging markets, in collaboration with operators, and how they maximise their conversions will be. 

In the first of two episodes, Julian Pitts is joined by Peter Gunni, the CCO of Traffic Lab, on the inagurual episode of the Affiliate Leaders iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove.

To find out more about Affiliate Leaders, click on the link below:

- https://affiliateleaders.com/

Host: Julian Pitts
Guest: Peter Gunni
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

Check out our partners Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying Optimove.

The world of sport has witnessed the rise in Saudi-backed investment, whether that be via football clubs like Newcastle United, hosting major boxing events, the creation of LIV Golf or the recent announcement of the first Saudi Arabia snooker invitational.

Now the gambling sector has witnessed a rise in Saudi’s neighbour, the United Arab Emirates, which only last year launched a new regulatory authority to manage and licence the industry.

The UAE’s impact on gambling and fintech will be the discussion on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove. I’m Payment Expert Editor, Ted Orme-Claye and I’m joined by Business Journalist, Callum Williams, as well as Viktor Kayed, Journalist for SBC News.

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

- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/01/04/dubai-lays-out-plans-to-bolster-its/

Dubai new regulator

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2023/09/04/uae-regulator-gaming-market/ 

- https://casinobeats.com/2023/09/04/uae-commercial-gaming-regulator/ 

Dubai lotto jackpot

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/technology/2023/09/25/von-rosen-1bn-lotto-jackpot/

Caesars Dubai

- https://casinobeats.com/2018/10/31/caesars-set-to-open-dubai-based-non-gaming-resorts/

WYN Dubai

- https://casinobeats.com/2023/11/10/wynn-resorts-uae-most-exciting-opening/

UAE finance

- https://paymentexpert.com/2024/01/23/uae-digital-asset-inheritance/

- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/08/24/mastercard-qashio-uae-deal/ 

- https://paymentexpert.com/2024/01/22/paytabs-open-banking-fintech-galaxy/ 

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guests: Callum Williams & Viktor Kayed
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

iGaming Daily's resident SEO expert, Ivana Flynn, is back for another fascinating episode of her SEO specials, bringing you expert discussion on the biggest topics surrounding Google and search engine optimisation impacting not only the industry, but businesses and SEOs around the world.

On this episode, Ivana turns her attention to the tech side, and brings in some of the foremost technical SEO experts in gaming, to discuss technical SEO hacks, actionable hacks that can make an impact on your search results and presence, and key tools that can transform your SEO results.

Joining Ivana is Héctor Izurrategui, Technical SEO Manager at William Hill, and Batuhan Şasi, Technical SEO Manager at ComeOn Group. Listen for actionable insights that you can use, and expert commentary on technical SEO in 2024.

Host: Ivana Flynn
Guests: Héctor Izurrategui, Batuhan Şasi
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

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The Big Game is turning into a Big Game for sports betting operators. This year, we are going to potentially see three different Super Bowl commercials from sports betting operators in addition to a ton of promotions and partnerships. 

With Sin City hosting the NFL’s biggest day, will the power dynamics of sportsbooks shift in favour of the brick and mortar company?

This will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, along with why the day after the Super Bowl could be the most worthwhile day of all for Barstool Sports and its sports betting prospects.

Joining Jessica Welman to talk all of the above, and more, is Charlie Horner, former Senior Journalist at SBC Americas and now Media Manager at SBC Media.

To read more on the topics discussed on today's podcast, click on the link below:

- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/19/betmgm-super-bowl-ad-2024/

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

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

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Most days we do like to cover the biggest or breaking news circulating the iGaming sphere, but there are the odd few days where raising awareness to a broader topic takes centre stage, and today’s episode will do just that. 

Last week, SBC held its Affiliates Digital Day, which consisted of five webinars branching off to different topics revolving around the affiliate landscape. This ranged from SEO, acquisition and social responsibility, to name but a few. 

And joining James Ross on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, is Martyn Elliott, Media Project Director at SBC, and SBC’s Digital Event Producer, Jacob Booth, marking his debut on the show, 

To check out all of the webinars on the Affiliate Digital Day, click on the following link:

- https://sbcconnect.com/event/sbc-digital-innovation-affiliation/(exhibition/lobby//side:messages)(dialog:agenda)?tab=networking&selectedDay=1

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

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2024/01/24/spelinspektionen-strengthens-online-gambling-safety-with-two-bans/
- https://casinobeats.com/2024/01/24/flutter-ceases-euronext-dublin-trading/
- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/23/betr-casino-expansion-sportsbook-plans/
- https://sbcnoticias.com/ecuabet-ligapro-ecuador-apuestas/

Host: James Ross
Guests: Martyn Elliott & Jacob Booth
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.

Check out our partners Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying Optimove.