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Apr 2, 2026 • 29min

DraftKings vs NCAA… And US Gambling Is Changing FAST | Ep. 745

The US gambling market is being reshaped in real time and the rules are changing faster than ever.In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, we break down two major developments that could redefine the future of the industry:👉 The legal showdown between DraftKings and the NCAA and what it means for marketing, trademarks, and the relationship between sports and betting 👉 New York’s aggressive regulatory push, including potential bans on AI-driven promotions and the introduction of biometric ID verificationTogether, these stories highlight a growing tension: how far regulators are willing to go to control an industry evolving faster than ever before.🎧 Tune in as we explore: Why the NCAA is taking action against DraftKings  Whether this lawsuit signals a wider shift in sports betting regulation  The real impact of banning AI-driven targeting for operators  What biometric ID could mean for users and privacy  How the US market could look completely different by 2027 This isn’t just another regulatory update it’s a glimpse into the future of gambling in the US.Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Tom Nightingale & Justin Byers Producer: Luke MilesLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.#iGaming #SportsBetting #DraftKings #GamblingNews #USGambling #BettingIndustry #AIRegulation #SportsBusiness #GamblingRegulation #Podcast
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Apr 1, 2026 • 32min

Australia Gambling Reform Debate | Ep 744

In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Jamie Nettleton, partner at Addisons Lawyers and IMGL member, and Ted Orme-Claye, Editor at SBC News, as the trio discuss the evolving regulatory landscape in Australia, unpacking key reform debates, enforcement pressures, and what the future could hold for one of the world’s most lucrative gambling markets.Tune in to today’s episode to find out: The biggest regulatory pressure points facing the Australian market right now  How political and public sentiment is shaping reform discussions  What stricter AML and consumer protection measures could mean for operators  Whether a national regulator is becoming inevitable  Why Australia continues to attract strong M&A interest despite uncertaintyHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Jamie NettletonProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 25min

Paddy Power Confirms Redundancies as UK Gambling Tax Hits Hard | Ep. 743

Ted Menmuir, iGaming editor and analyst on commercial strategy, and Ted Orme-Claye, industry commentator focusing on operational impacts, discuss Paddy Power’s marketing redundancies and wider UK gambling fallout. They cover why marketing is cut first. They explore Flutter’s exposure to a 40% remote gaming duty. They debate potential market reshaping in 2026 and the fight for future market share.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 25min

Codere’s €2bn Gamble| Ep 742

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando as the trio discuss Codere’s surprise move to explore a €2bn sale, breaking down the rationale, risks and realism behind taking a struggling Spanish gambling giant to market in a turbulent financial climate.Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why Codere has launched a sale process despite recent financial instability  Whether a €2bn valuation is realistic or overly ambitious  What assets and growth drivers make Codere attractive to buyers  Which companies or investors could realistically bid for the group  The potential impact of a sale on Spain and Latin America’s gambling marketsHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Lucia GandoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 35min

Positionless Marketing & AI with Optimove's Shai Frank| Ep 741

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter is joined by Optimove's VP of Product Shai Frank as the duo discuss how AI and Positionless Marketing are transforming player engagement, the challenges marketers face in adapting to rapid technological change, and what the future holds for CRM and personalisation in iGaming.Tune in to today's episode to find out:How Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is reshaping iGaming campaigns and operations.The opportunities and pitfalls of generative AI in content creation.Why marketers must become “managers of agents” to stay ahead.Where AI is driving the most disruption across CRM, personalisation, and gamification.Predictions for marketing innovation in 2026 and 2027.Host: Joe StreeterGuest: Shai FrankProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 27min

Deal Me Out 2026 Debrief: Is the Black Market Winning the Fight? | Ep 740

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss whether current regulation, taxation and industry practices are unintentionally fuelling the growth of the gambling black market, and what needs to change to stop it.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:The key takeaways from the DealMeOut Black Market Prevention Summit 2026How serious the black market threat in the UK has become in recent yearsWhether policymakers are underestimating the scale of the issueThe impact of taxation, affordability checks and regulation on player migrationHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Martyn Elliott & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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. resourcesDeal Me Out Black Market Prevention Summit 2026 - https://example.com/deal-me-out-2026UKGC (UK Gambling Commission) - https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.ukGamStop Self-Exclusion Program - https://www.gamstop.co.uk
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Mar 25, 2026 • 31min

Ep 739: Super Group CEO Neal Menashe on Africa Growth

In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Neal Menashe, CEO of Super Group, as the duo discuss the company’s Africa-first growth strategy, the dominance of casino revenues, and how Super Group is repositioning its global footprint through innovation, market exits and major sponsorship deals.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why Africa has become the core growth engine for Super Group and how markets like South Africa and Nigeria fit into its strategyHow brands like Betway and Spin use sports betting as a gateway to drive higher-margin casino engagementThe reasoning behind exiting the United States market and shifting focus to more profitable global regionsHow the launch of the Zar Supercoin in partnership with Luno is transforming payments and improving marginsThe company’s evolving marketing strategy, including its landmark partnership with Formula 1 and plans around the 2026 FIFA World CupHost: Charlie HornerGuest: Neal MenasheProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 27min

Ep. 738 | Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting: A New Threat to iGaming?

Prediction markets are no longer a niche experiment — they are rapidly becoming one of the most debated topics across iGaming, finance and global regulation. In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Martyn Elliott to break down the rise of prediction markets and what they mean for the future of betting.With platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi expanding globally, governments are taking very different approaches: Argentina has moved to block platforms outright  The US is treating them as financial derivatives  Brazil is emerging as a new, unregulated frontier The big question is:👉 Are prediction markets a new vertical — or a direct competitor to traditional sports betting?🔎 Topics covered: What prediction markets actually are and how they work  Why they are gaining global attention  Argentina’s ban and Brazil’s regulatory grey area  The US approach and CFTC oversightAre prediction markets competing with sportsbooks?  The role of operators like FanDuel and DraftKings  Will regulation fragment the global market?  Could prediction markets become mainstream? As billions of dollars begin flowing through these platforms, regulators, operators and investors are all watching closely.Is this the next evolution of betting — or a short-term disruption?Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Martyn Elliott Producer / Editor: Luke MilesSubscribe for daily analysis and insights from across the global betting and gaming industry.Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.#iGaming #PredictionMarkets #SportsBetting #GamblingIndustry #Betting
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Mar 23, 2026 • 24min

Ep 737: Tipico ECJ Case Explained: Grey Markets, Player Claims and Industry Fallout

Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News editor offering legal and regulatory insight, and Ted Menmuir, SBC Media editor-at-large with deep iGaming regulation expertise. They unpack the Tipico ECJ case origins, the Advocate General’s opinion on cross-border restitution, Malta’s Bill 55 and jurisdictional shields. They debate retrospective action against grey markets and the potential industry fallout from historic player claims.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 25min

Ep 736: Gibraltar Nears Landmark Gambling Bill Decision

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss Gibraltar’s imminent approval of its Gambling Bill 2025 and what it means for the territory’s regulatory future, economic stability and relationship with the UK.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why the Gambling Bill 2025 represents a turning point for Gibraltar’s entire regulatory frameworkWhat key changes are being introduced to licensing, oversight and market structureHow vital the gambling sector is to Gibraltar’s economy and workforceWhat government officials, including Trade Minister Nigel Feetham, have said about the BillHow the reforms could reshape Gibraltar’s position in the global gambling landscape and its long-term ties with the UKHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, 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.

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