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Jun 24, 2024 • 19min

Ep 289: How operators can be the G.O.A.T, with Codere Online

June and July will be marked by the Copa America where some of the best players and, depending where your allegiance lies, the G.O.A.T. himself will clash to compete for the continent's top prize. With that in mind, sports betting operators are ready to clash themselves on a most competitive ground, for which they have been preparing well in advance. And this will be the discussion of today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, where SBC Noticias' Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, tackles the important topic with Carlos Gonzalez De Las Cuevas, Codere Online's Head of Brand.Host: Fernando NoodtGuest: Carlos Gonzalez De Las CuevasProducer: 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. 
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Jun 21, 2024 • 23min

Ep 288: Is iGaming going through a generational shift?

iGaming Daily's coverage of the Canadian Gaming Summit 2024 comes to a close as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, welcomes Martyn Elliott, Media Project Director at SBC, to discuss their conference experience. The duo go over panel sessions that they attended, and one that Jessica moderated, as well as a potential generation shift, as casinos compete with social media platforms, such a TikTok, as well as the reoccurring topic of gambling advertisement in Canada, with Martyn offering a stark comparison to the UK from his own experience this week. Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Martyn ElliottProducer: 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. 
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Jun 20, 2024 • 19min

Ep 287: Alberta, you're on everyone's mind at the Canadian Gaming Summit

iGaming Daily's coverage of the Canadian Gaming Summit continues on the conference room floor from Toronto as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by her partner in crime, Charlie Horner, Editor of the Canadian Gaming Business magazine. The duo talk about Alberta, which seems to be the topic of the conference, and what the Provinces model will look like, in comparison to Ontario, the sports betting advertising bill in the Senate and a glimpse into the latest Canadian Gaming Business magazine. To read more about the topics mentioned in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2024/06/19/igo-report-igaming-year-two/- https://casinobeats.com/2024/06/20/betmgm-elevates-slots-engagement-with-brian-christopher/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: 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. 
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Jun 19, 2024 • 22min

Ep 286: Is Ontario's blanket ban on gambling ambassadors flawed?

Today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, comes to you from the Canadian Gaming Summit in TorontoHost Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert is joined by Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and special guest Martin Lycka, SVP American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, to talk through their first day at the event.The trio discuss Martin’s interview with former ice hockey player Luke Gazdic for the Safe Bet Show where he discussed his career in the NHL, how to protect athletes from gambling harm and the evolution of the Canadian gaming industry.  Martin also reflects on the opportunity that hosting the Safe Bet Show has given him to interview a number of sports stars.In the second half of the episode, Martin provides his perspective on the Canadian market and there is a discussion about the problems with Ontario’s blanket ban on gambling ambassadors that are appealing to children and how these advertising standards compare to other jurisdictions.Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuests: Jessica Welman & Martin LyckaProducer: 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. 
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Jun 18, 2024 • 15min

Ep 285: Unpacking Netflix & Aposta Ganha's Brazilian first, with Hugo Baungartner

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 MarcanteGuest: Hugo BaungartnerProducer: 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. 
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Jun 17, 2024 • 21min

Ep 284: A new crypto sports betting exchange, with BetDex Labs’ Varun Sudhakar

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 KayedGuest: Varun SudhakarProducer: Anaya McDonald Editor: 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. 
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Jun 17, 2024 • 22min

Bonus: How to write a winning SBC awards submission

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!
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Jun 14, 2024 • 22min

Ep 283: From poker player to gambling researcher, with Kasra Ghaharian

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 McGeachinGuest: Kasra GhaharianProducer: 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. 
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Jun 13, 2024 • 23min

Ep 282: US RG strategy needs to be more ‘proactive than reactive’, with Bill Pascrell III

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 McGeachinGuest: Bill Pascrell IIIProducer: 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. 
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Jun 12, 2024 • 19min

Ep 281: RG the “No.1 priority over making money”, with White Hat’s Andy Whitworth

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 McGeachinGuest: Andy WhitworthProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossTo 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. 

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