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We’re in a New York state of mind in the first half of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove as late last week, the concrete jungle once again introduced legislation with a hope to legalise online casinos in the Empire State. Put forward by Senator Joseph Addabbo, the 2024 bill is said to be similar to the one submitted last year, with a slight few changes. Joining James Ross to talk through this bill and what it might mean for online casino in New York is CasinoBeats Editor, Joe Streeter and Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas.Then in the second half of the podcast, we’re flying over to Africa with the African Cup of Nations football tournament underway as Kieran O’Connor will join us to discuss an article he produced for Insider Sport on how brands will use the potential of the tournament to their advantage this year. To read more on the topics discussed on Tuesday's episode of iGaming Daily, click on the following links:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/01/12/new-york-online-casino-bill-2024/- https://insidersport.com/2024/01/16/afcon-continues-to-present-opportunities-for-brands/Host: James RossGuests Joe Streeter, Jessica Welman & Kieran O'ConnorProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher. 

The second business week of 2024 rang in the sounds of change as Flutter Entertainment announced that its long-term stalwart, Richard Flint, will leave the company's boardroom ahead of the firm's NYSE dual-listing at the end of the month.Coincidentally, 24 hours following Flint’s resignation, industry trade body the Betting and Gaming Council declared changes to its leadership and boardroom, announcing that Brigid Simmonds had stepped down from her duties as Chair.Today IGaming Daily reviews two high profile executives ending their affairs with gambling, and what 2024 will have install for industry leadership, navigating a fraught and ever political industry backdrop.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, James Ross is joined by Edward Menmuir and Martyn Elliott to kickstart the week. To read more on the topics discussed on today's podcast, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/01/11/bgc-changes-chair-as-simmonds-steps-away-from-uk-gambling/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/01/11/richard-flint-ends-boardroom-affairs-with-flutter-entertainment/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2024/01/15/bha-parliament-debate-check/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/technology/2024/01/15/google-to-expands-play-rmg-framework-for-india-mexico-and-brazil/Host: James RossGuests: Edward Menmuir & Martyn ElliottProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to recieve an Amazon gift voucher. 

As a bonus episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, listeners are treated to a reflection of the most recent Behind the Badge podcast.Joining Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Insider Sport, was Behind the Badge Co-Hosts, George Harborne and Joe Streeter, to reflect on their recent discussion with David Adams, Head of Partnerships at Kansas City Royals, which looked into the state of play for the MLB side as we take a look at the commercial landscape for sports betting in the US.To listen to the first four episodes of the Behind the Badge podcast, click on the following links:- https://open.spotify.com/show/1uyeMrWhm19QjviH9zyVdY- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-badge-a-sports-sponsorship-podcast/id1715521484?uo=4- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2JlaGluZC10aGUtYmFkZ2U=- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/699c0727-ad74-4b7a-b2e3-07c5f4dcba00Remember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to recieve an Amazon gift voucher. 

On the 21st December, the Chamber of Deputies provided the gambling sector an early Christmas present, approving regulation, which witnessed the reintegration of online games, which the Senate wanted to exclude as part of over 100 amendments. Then to round off the New Year in style, President Lula sanctioned the Bill that will now see regulation of sports betting and iGaming in Latin America’s biggest country. And this will be the topic on today’s episode of iGaming Daily, appropriately sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where James Ross is joined once again to talk Brazil by Isadora Marcante, Business Journalist at SBC Noticias Brazil and the return of Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm. Also, towards the end of the show, the trio will try and replicate the UK-based quiz show Tenable around the Brazil updates. To read more on the topic's discussed on today's podcast, click on the following links:- https://sbcnoticias.com/brasil-lula-firma-regulacion-promulga-ley/- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/apostas-regulamentacao-manssur-lista-empresas/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2024/01/02/lula-signs-br-betting-bill/Host: James RossGuests: Lucía Mouriño & Isadora MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross

The launch of North Carolina sports betting has been a waiting game as the state lottery is working to approve and license interested operators with the hopes of launching in time for March Madness. While launch is still a couple of months away, there have been some interesting developments out of the Tar Heel State including some new partnerships and the first foray of Underdog into the sports betting space.On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined once again by Charlie Horner, the now Media Manager at SBC, talk about the latest happenings in North Carolina and then look to see if there are any contenders for new markets in the US now that various legislative sessions are underway.To read more on the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links:- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/12/29/north-carolina-sportsbook-applicants/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/12/14/north-carolina-sports-betting-regs-2/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross

The world of darts experienced a monumental shift over the Christmas period as the 2024 PDC World Championship drew in huge crowds, mainly down to the success of a then unknown 16-year-old - Luke Littler. Taking the darts world by storm, Littler overcame all the odds to reach the Darts World Championship where he lost to pre tournament favourite Luke Humphries. During the tournament, Prostate Cancer UK and the Professional Darts Corporation launched the big 180 campaign, in partnership with Flutter Entertainment’s Paddy Power. And this will be the topic of today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where the trio will look more into the campaign and a potential problem following Luke Littler’s success. To read more about the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links:- https://insidersport.com/2024/01/08/prostate-cancer-uk-pdc-paddy-power/- https://insidersport.com/2024/01/04/paddy-powers-big-180-campaign/- https://casinobeats.com/2024/01/04/betmgm-checks-out-as-title-sponsor-of-premier-league-darts/Host: James RossGuests: Joe Streeter & Jessie SaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross

It’s a mere two weeks into 2024 and already there’s big noises coming out of UK giants bet365 and Entain. Publishing its 2022/2023 financial accounts, bet365 declared corporate losses of £60m, as the UK’s biggest online gambling brand expanded its corporate resources to overcome new regulatory duties and enlarged its tech unit to execute ‘localised expansions’ within new markets.Beginning a new year, the board of Entain confirmed via an internal memo its exit from 140 markets to comply with its new corporate responsibilities and duties to investors.Industry eyes continue to monitor Entain developments closely, following the resignation of CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen and Entain’s appointment of activist investor Ricky Sandler to its board.What do the contrasts and similarities of the challenges faced by UK giants tell us about the year ahead for the industry’s biggest names?These will be the questions asked in Tuesday’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where James Ross is joined by SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir and SBC’s Media Projects Director, Martyn Elliott. To read more on the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2024/01/08/bet365-ready-for-uk-adjustments-as-revenues-return-to-3bn/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2024/01/08/entain-exits-140-markets-for-regulatory-assurance/Host: James RossGuests: Edward Menmuir & Martyn Elliott Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossNext up for SBC Events is beautiful Rio, SBC Summit Rio will place a spotlight on critical aspects such as regulatory frameworks, localized product offerings, operator-media relationships, sports integrity, data rights, and sponsorship opportunities. Visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-rio/ for more info, and to get your ticket!

iGaming Daily returns after a brief hiatus over the Christmas period as we’re refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle some of the biggest topics and news five-days a week. Monday to Friday. Today’s topic of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, topic will come in the form of SEO as Ivana Flynn, SEO Director at ComeOn Group and renowned industry SEO expert, returns in her monthly episode, delving into all things Search Engine Optimization. Joining Flynn to look into what the betting industry can expect within the realm of SEO in 2024, predictions on what’s going to happen, a little bit of wishful thinking and allow their minds to run wild, are Vadim Aidlin, CEO and Co-Founder of Mamuta Media and Edoardo Ganetti, Director of SEO at Gambling.com Group. To watch Ivana Flynn's first SEO episode for iGaming Daily, click on the following link:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHj2JHMFDtMHost: Ivana FlynnGuests: Vadim Aidlin & Edoardo GanettiProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossNext up for SBC Events is beautiful Rio, SBC Summit Rio will place a spotlight on critical aspects such as regulatory frameworks, localized product offerings, operator-media relationships, sports integrity, data rights, and sponsorship opportunities. Visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-rio/ for more info, and to get your ticket!

Detailing the operator’s expansion plans across several continents, with a focus on Latin America and Brazil, Campeón Gaming’s Group CCO, George Merodoulakis, explains the need for operators to be “smarter, faster and adapt better” when entering new territories.Taking time out of a busy SBC Summit Barcelona, Merodoulakis joined SBC’s Multimedia Editor James Ross, to discuss the aims for LatAm and Brazil, whilst also embracing their Mancunian and Liverpudlian rivalry. 

At the recent SBC Summit Barcelona conference, Xtremepush's CEO, Tommy Kearns and John Smith, VP of Sales, Gamification, and Loyalty, sat down with then Editor of Payment Expert, now Editor of CasinoBeats, to discuss the acquisition of Thunderbite. As part of the discussion, Kearns and Smith explained the benefits of the merger, the importance of first party data and tailoring its product to users in various jurisdictions.