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Attention turns to the UK Gambling Commission, as last week executive director for policy development Tim Miller announced that the regulator was ready to publish its first series of Gambling Review Consultations.

As such the UKGC is expected to publish four consultations on regulatory outcomes related to age verification, remote games design, direct marketing and cross-selling, and financial risk and vulnerability checks.

The publishing of the White Paper’s consultations will mark the end of the purgatory UK gambling has been sentenced under its review.

Yet, for the Commission concerns and skepticism remain on its long-term strategy, enforcement powers and handling of key issues and stakeholders.

Joining James Ross on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, to discuss the latest White Paper developments is Andrew McCarron, Managing Director at SBC.

Additionally, SBC News Senior Journalist Jessie Sale joins later on in the podcast live from iGB in Amsterdam, to give her live report from day one of the affiliate conference at the RAI.

To read more on the first series of Gambling Review Consultations, click on the following link - https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2023/07/07/ukgc-gambling-act-summer/

 
Host - James Ross
Guest - Andrew McCarron & Jessie Sale
Producer - MC Killick-Calver

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We’re just over midway through 2023 and already the last seven months have belonged to technology, with this trajectory not set to change in the near future. 

AI has burst onto the scene this year, most noticeably to fanfare over ChatGPT, but no more is this technology in the hands of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs but now accessible to the general public and industries through various sectors across the globe. 

However, 2023 has also seen a continuation on the discussion of the metaverse as web 3 advancements become clearer in what it will contain and what a meta reality consists of emerges. 

Joining James Ross on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is Craig Davies and Danny Lee as the trio dissect the CasinoBeats’ latest 100 Club question that looks into what the next technological step could be to sweep the online casino industry.

To become a member of the CasinoBeats 100 Club, click on the following link to register - https://info.sbcevents.com/casinobeats-100-club-registration

Additionally, if listeners would like to hear the thoughts of a select few 100 Club members on this month's question, click here. 

Host - James Ross
Guest - Craig Davies & Danny Lee
Producer - Mollie Chapman

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Age-gating is one of the topics du jour in US sports betting and online gambling but is it an instance of all action and not enough talk?

Massachusetts recently took unprecedented steps around sports betting logos in sports arenas. Meanwhile, across the pond, the UK Advertising Standards Authority said a sportsbook using Jake Paul for engagement was unacceptable given his young audience.

But do we even know that these actions will have an impact? That will be the topic of today’s discussion of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, with Jessica Welman and Charlie Horner.

Host - Jessica Welman
Guest - Charlie Horner
Producer - Mollie Chapman

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The Metaverse is often described as the “next generation of the Internet”, but many are confused when it comes to exactly what it is, when it might emerge, the technologies require, and most of all, how it will change the world. Metaverse trailblazer, best-selling author, and entrepreneur Matthew Ball walks us through these questions and more, bringing clarity, inspiration, and this next frontier to attendees.

Host - James Ross
Speaker - Matthew Ball
Producer - Mollie Chapman

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Following on from yesterday's Brazil focus, we're heading approximately 5,000 miles north today with Jessica Welman in the drivers seat, joined by Nick Ware of Canadian Gaming Business and Charlie Horner of SBC Americas to discuss two new bills in Canada, with the Senate to discuss national gambling advertising guidelines as well as a First Nations bill that would grant exclusive authority to license, conduct and manage gaming operations on reserves.

Additionally, Ohio passed their budget, which included a tax rate doubled from 10% to 20%, making it one of the most expensive states to operate in. What impact will this have, on both the biggest and smallest operators?

Host - Jessica Welman
Guest - Nick Ware
Guest - Charlie Horner
Producer - MC Killick-Calver

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https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2023/06/27/first-nations-gaming-bill-s-268/
https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2023/06/21/ontario-senator-new-bill-sports-betting-ads/
https://sbcamericas.com/2023/06/30/ohio-sportsbook-tax-rate-budget/

InsiderSport editor Joe Streeter returns to host today's episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, and he's brought in the big guns for a discussion on sports sponsorship in Brazil.

Joined by SBC Noticias Senior Journalist Fernando Noodt-Molins, SBC Sponsorship Director George Harborne, and the marketing director at Brazilian agency AllSports Events, Marcel Hein.

The guys discussed the current state-of-play with regards to gambling sponsorship, with the majority of clubs in the top two tiers already emblazoned with a bookmaker logo, Betano's sponsorship of the Brazilian Serie B, and the impact of the market saturation on the sponsorship front.

They went on to discuss what the inevitable changes in the regulatory framework will mean for the Brazilian sponsorship climate, and what, if any, has been the backlash so far.

Additionally, with Brazil in the midst of a match-fixing scandal, how has this impacted the optics of these deals for clubs, fans and media, and will this lead to a change in tack for the operators?

Host - Joe Streeter
Guest - George Harborne 
Guest - Fernando Noodt-Molins
Guest - Marcel Hein
Producer - Taylor Buckley

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In the concluding part of a two-episode slots special, CasinoBeats & SlotBeats Editor Craig Davies returns to the hosting chair, and is joined by the rest of the gaming team, CasinoBeats Senior Journalist Conor Porter and CasinoBeats & SlotBeats Business Journalist Danny Lee.

Following on from their discussion on Episode #47 from the 27th of June, the guys continue to examine innovation within the sector. Do branded slots have longevity? Is the huge success of Megaways mechanics a hindrance to innovation? What impact does M&A have? Can fresh formats crash the party? And how crucial is the role of casinos themselves in fostering a creative environment?

Host - Craig Davies
Guest - Conor Porter
Guest - Danny Lee
Producer - MC Killick-Calver

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Germany's Fourth Interstate market (GlüNeuRStv) has celebrated its second birthday since it was forced into existence in July 2021, ending a 12-year deliberation on how Germany would apply its online gambling laws federally across its 16 sovereign Bundeslander.  

On the ground, 2023 was marked as a year of transition as the newly formed Gluecksspiel (GGL), the new federal authority for gambling would take charge of governing the much-maligned Interstate regime.

Yet six months on, the GGL is yet to present any plans to reform the interstate market laws or to remove any commercial restrictions frustrating licensees and stakeholders.

Last week the GGL presented its first market report on the Interstate Regime, citing growth and new license take-up – yet its incumbents remain unconvinced of any subsequent progress…  

Martyn Elliott, SBC's Senior Media Manager, is joined by Ted Menmuir (Editor) and Ted Orme-Claye (Senior Journalist), both of SBC News to discuss all of this and more. 

Check out our story on SBC News - https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2023/06/30/ggl-first-half-to-2023/

Host - Martyn Elliott
Guest - Ted Menmuir
Guest - Ted Orme-Claye
Producer - Mollie Chapman

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To celebrate the 50th episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, a special bonus episode sees regular hosts James Ross and Jessica Welman sit down to discuss many things regarding the podcast. 

The duo sit down at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit and offered a back-and-forth question and answer session, revealing the development process of the podcast, from its initial concept to finished product, providing an overview of different style of episodes and the strengths of each regular participant while also offering their ideal type of external guest they’d like to join iGaming Daily. 

Later this year, SBC Summit Barcelona will return between 19-21 September at the Fira Barcelona Montjuïc. Click the following link for more information - https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

Hosts: James Ross & Jessica Welman
Camera Operator: Mollie Chapman
Producer: Mollie Chapman
Editor: Mollie Chapman

The off-season has been busy for sports leagues as they all are taking time to rethink how they approach their sports betting policies. This week the NCAA revised its position on the subject for the first major post-PASPA changes. 

The NBA also updated its CBA with respect to betting, and the NFL? Well, the NFL apparently has even more players to suspend for violating the betting policy.

What do these changes look like? Who’s handling things best? Who’s handling things the worst? Jessica Welman, alongside Charlie Horner tackle all those questions and more on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona.

Later this year, SBC Summit Barcelona will return between 19-21 September at the Fira Barcelona Montjuïc. Click the following link for more information - https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

Host - Jessica Welman
Guest - Charlie Horner
Producer - Mollie Chapman
Editor - Mollie Chapman