iGaming Daily

On this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to delve into the latest from Brazil’s newly launched sports betting and online gaming market.On the agenda are the regulatory challenges posed by the ongoing dispute between Rio De Janeiro’s state regulator, Loterj, and the federal government, as well as the implications for the industry of the legal battle.The trio also discuss why industry stakeholders are concerned about the economic impact of the regulation decisions, why sponsorship deals for Brazilian sports teams are at risk due to these licensing issues and why marketing strategies for international operators must consider Brazil’s evolving legal landscape.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- LOTERJ recorre de decisão de André Mendonça- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/andre-mendonca-restringe-atuacao-empresas-loterj/Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ricardo Assis & Isadora MarcanteProducer: James RossEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

In this episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to explore the evolution of AI and future trends in the use of the technology in igaming. Motti discusses how Optimove has been leveraging AI over the last decade, how player expectations are changing and the role of AI in enhancing player engagement and gamification.The duo also talk about how AI could be used to identify problem gambling behaviours, the potential for regulatory hurdles to hinder AI's growth in igaming and why operators must be cautious when adopting AI technologies. Host: James RossGuests: Motti ColmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

It may be the new year but Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, are still dwelling on an action-packed year for sports betting and online gaming in North America.Reflecting on the most significant events of 2024, the duo discuss the emergence of ‘challenger brands’ such as Fanatics and ESPN Bet, the evolving regulatory landscape and the crackdown on offshore operators and sweepstakes.The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by smaller operators in the US, the ongoing debate surrounding limiting winning players and also looks ahead to what to expect from the market in 2025. Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

In the first episode of 2025, Fernando Noodt and Lucía Gando from the SBC Noticias team are joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships Latam, to reflect on an action-packed 2024 for the Latin American gaming market.On the agenda for the trio is the hotly-anticipated opening of the Brazilian sports betting and online gaming market, as well as the recent news from Argentina that its Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill that would prohibit the advertising of gambling in the country.They also talk about Peru’s regulatory changes and the challenges faced by the industry in Chile and Colombia, as well as share their expectations for 2025, focusing on the importance of responsible gaming messaging and the evolving landscape of the industry.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucía Mouriño & Lucía GandoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

In just a few hours time the regulated sports betting and online gaming market will officially open in Brazil.Ahead of this seismic moment, Fernando Noodt was joined on iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, by Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, and SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, Isadora Marcante, to reflect on the significant developments in the Brazilian market during 2024.The trio reflect on the enactment of online gaming laws by President Lula da Silva, the industry’s response to the new regulated market and regulatory challenges faced by legislators in the country. To conclude the episode, they also discuss the first edition of SBC Summit Brasil and controversies surrounding match-fixing in Brazilian football, as well as look ahead to what to expect in 2025.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ricardo Assis & Isadora MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for CasinoBeats and SlotBeats, to reflect on an action-packed year for the igaming industry.The duo discuss significant changes in the Philippines, including the banning of POGOs, regulatory changes in the UK and Evolution's M&A activity.The conversation also touches on operators' increased interest in streaming platforms, copyright issues in slot development and looks ahead to what the sector can expect in 2025.Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Danny LeeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

As a breakneck 2024 comes to a close, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, and Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to review the significant changes in the European gaming landscape during 2024.The conversation focuses on the UK Gambling Review and recent changes enacted by the Labour government, including the newly introduced statutory levy and stake limits, as well as notable developments in continental Europe.The trio also look ahead to what to expect in 2025 and discuss how they expect M&A activity to shape the market in 2025, the growing impact of crypto on the gambling industry and why the rise of sustainable business models is crucial for future success.Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Ted Menmuir & Viktor KayedProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

With 2025 drawing to a close, Ted Orme-Claye, Kieran O’Connor and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team sat down to reflect on the biggest moments and stories from the past year in sport.The trio discuss key topics such as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations, the impact of scrapping FA Cup replays on lower league football clubs and the challenges faced by French football in securing a lucrative new broadcast deal.They also highlight insightful interviews with industry leaders from AC Milan and Aston Villa, explore the growing influence of Saudi Arabia in sports, and examine the evolving landscape of streaming platforms in sports broadcasting.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://insidersport.com/2024/04/19/fa-cup-spark-fury-the-football-pyramid/- https://insidersport.com/2024/08/28/ligue-1-uk-and-ireland-streaming/- https://insidersport.com/2024/11/15/netflix-jake-paul-mike-tyson-sports/Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuests: Callum Williams & Kieran O'ConnorProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s SEO expert, Ivana Flynn, is joined by Gentoo Media’s Head of SEO, Emilio Takas, to recap an action-packed year in SEO and look ahead to what to expect in 2025.Reflecting on 2024, the duo explore the implications of AI in content creation, how AI abuse got out of hand last year and also the rise of black hat SEO techniques.Looking towards the future, Ivana and Emilio talk about the importance of building a brand due to the development of overviews and emphasise the need for a long-term approach to SEO in the ever-evolving landscape of search engine algorithms.Host: Ivana FlynnGuest: Emilio TakasProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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. 

Despite being just days away from the opening of Brazil’s regulated market, the dispute between the Attorney General of Brazil (AGU) and Rio De Janeiro’s State Lottery, Loterj, is still ongoing. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team, as well as Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationship Manager for Brazil, to discuss what this means for Brazil’s market and consider when it will finally be resolved.The conversation also touches on the implications of a Senate commission being under scrutiny for alleged extortion, insights from the recent SBC Digital Brasil day and the growing influence of esports on the betting markets.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcnoticias.com/juego-online-brasil-fallo-favor-loterj/Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ricardo Assis, Ana Maria Menezes & Isadora MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember 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.