iGaming Daily

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. 

It’s the start of the Neosurf Takeover on iGaming Daily. Supported by Optimove, throughout the remainder of the week, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes full editorial and hosting control of the podcast, as she invites a select few special guests to discuss a variety of topics relating to the payments and gambling sector. And in today’s episode, McGeachin is joined by Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council, to discuss a plethora of subject matters, such as her final year at the RGC, payments and its duty to responsible gambling and consumer protection, both from a European perspective and North American. The duo also delve into the ecosystem when it comes to the sector and how payments people shouldn’t just “tick a box”, but be part of the conversation, bring tools to the table and share information with the gambling community. Host: Andrea McGeachinGuest: Shelley WhiteProducer: 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. 

From Tijuana, to Lima and to Rio de Janeiro, Latin America is a vast region and often seen as a single market for the gaming industry. However, navigating these troubled waters may not be easy for everyone and only those who understand how each of its specific markets work will achieve success, especially with Brazil closing in on the specifics of its regulation. And joining SBC Noticias’ Fernando Noodt and Isadora Marcante, to discuss how operators can avoid the pitfalls and achieve long-term success, not only in Brazil, but all across the region, is Jack Smith, Senior Sales Director at Sportingtech. Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Jack Smith & Isadora MarcanteProducer: 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. 

We’re heading stateside in today’s episode of iGaming Daily as two of the US’ biggest iGaming suppliers have entered a legal battle over copycat game allegations. Evolution has filed a lawsuit against Light & Wonder with the Nevada District Court last week, where the former alleges Light & Wonder made use of IP related to its Lightning Roulette title, accessing maths files to create a, quote on quote, copycat game.That will be the topic in the first half of today’s episode. Then in the second half, we’ll stick with the US courts, as we delve into a class action lawsuit filed against virtual gaming company VGW, where it questions the legality of social and sweepstake casino sites in Georgia. And joining host James Ross, to dig deeper into Evolution's lawsuit, is CasinoBeats & SlotBeats’ Senior Journalist, Danny Lee, with SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, replacing Danny to go over all things sweepstakes and the Georgia lawsuit.  To read more on the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links: - https://casinobeats.com/2024/05/30/igt-evolution-eilers-fantini-2/- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/03/20/aristocrat-light-wonder-lawsuit/- https://casinobeats.com/2024/06/05/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-social-casinos-in-georgia/- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/10/fliff-class-action-judge-arbitration/Host: James RossGuest: Danny Lee & Jessica WelmanProducer: James Ross & 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. 

Major League Baseball remains entangled in controversy surrounding its gambling rules after the news that San Diego Padres utility player Tucupita Marcano received a lifetime ban by the MLB. This ban was in relation to Marcano violating the league's betting rules and policies after the now banned player placed 231 wagers on MLB markets through a licensed operator. And this will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman and her former protégé and now Media Manager for SBC, Charlie Horner, take a deep dive into Marcano's ban. The duo also provide an update on another lifetime ban story, as an arrest was made in connection to Jontay Porter's NBA betting scheme.  To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link: - https://sbcamericas.com/2024/06/04/marcano-mlb-ban-violating-betting-rules/- https://sbcamericas.com/2024/06/05/arrest-jontay-porter-nba-betting-scheme/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. 

In today's episode Ivana is joined by two iGaming marketing experts, Vadim Aidlin, CEO and Co-founder of Mamuta Media and Eitan Gorodetsky, the self titled SEO Jedi, to discuss the real way SEO/PPC and all marketing is done in iGaming.It's noted that this industry became extremely competitive, markets very saturated and it is a survival of the fittest.Good iGaming marketeer is an outside of the box thinker, ready to take risks, constantly educating themselves, eager to succeed. Good marketing strategy is down to excellent leadership and support. And this will be the topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, as the trio talk about the truth on SEO and marketing for iGaming, the era of specific regulations and compliance.Host: Ivana FlynnGuest: Eitan Gorodetsky & Vadim AidlinProducer: 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. 

Casino Beats and Slot Beats editor, Joe Streeter, is your host for the latest instalment of the iGaming Daily podcast, supported by Optimove.It’s all about money today and in the first half, we hear from Payment Expert and Insider Sport editor, Ted Orme-Claye. He provides the latest update on the US’s Fit 21 cryptocurrency bill and also talks the importance of security and trust in iGaming following data breaches at Santander and Ticketmaster.After the break, Business Journalists Kieran O'Connor and Senior Journalist Callum Williams join the show from the Money20/20 conference floor in Amsterdam. The pair discuss their highlights from a productive first day at the event and what they have learned from the panels they attended.To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/06/03/uk-igaming-operators-should-increase-vigilance-amid-shinyhunters-data-breaches/Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Ted Orme-Claye, Callum Williams & Kieran O'ConnorProducer: 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. 

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup got underway yesterday, but cricket’s latest attempt to grab the attention of US sports fans came just hours after news broke of the sport’s latest betting-related suspension.The Cricket Regulator announced that Durham and England fast bowler Brydon Carse had been banned from all cricket for 16 months after being charged with placing 303 bets on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019.Joining SBC News' Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, on today’s edition of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert, and Martyn Elliott, Project Director for SBC Media. The trio discuss cricket’s relationship with the gambling industry and, potentially the first ever reference of the Bulgarian National Cricket team on a podcast.To read more on the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following link: - https://insidersport.com/2024/06/03/brydon-carse-banned-from-cricket/ Host: Viktor KayedGuests: Martyn Elliott & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: 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 the club football season almost over, the sports betting industry turns its attention towards the 2024 European Championships. So, we thought we should give our lead sponsors a call, and welcome two of Optimove's brightest to iGaming Daily for a chat about football's big summer in Germany. Insider Sport Editor Ted Orme-Claye takes the reins, as he welcomes Jonathan Inbar (Director of Strategic Services) and Jon Collins (Strategic Services Team Leader) to discuss what operators can do to reactivate and retain customers during the tournament. Jon & Jonathan talk about enhanced customer targeting, how operators can encourage behaviour to raise the value of their players, tailoring offers to past behaviour, why players are more likely to bet on their own country, reactivating players from previous tournaments, and what operators can learn from the 2022 World Cup. Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuest: Jon Collins, Jonathan ImbarProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldRemember 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 Daily, sponsored by Optimove, returns to the US for today's episode as Jessica Welman welcomes Charlie Horner to discuss a couple of major recent stories. Thankfully, no deaths to speak of on today's podcast but life's two other guarantees are here. First up, Illinois recently announced a significant change to their taxation structure, with a tiered approach that places their top rate as the second-highest in the US. What's the deal? What's the likely impact, and will other states follow suit? And in the second half of the podcast, Jess and Charlie dig into that MGC meeting. What was the meeting supposed to achieve? Where does this leave the operators that no-showed? And what's next for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission? Host: Jess WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldRemember to check out our partners 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.