iGaming Daily

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the growing global crackdown on illegal gambling, emerging regulatory cooperation, and the industry’s ongoing battle with the black market.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why Turkey has launched one of the most aggressive anti–illegal gambling crackdowns in the world, and what it means for operators and payment providersHow the proposal for a global “Gambling Interpol” could reshape cross-border enforcement against the black marketThe role banks, payment blocking, and influencer regulation play in disrupting illegal operatorsKey regional developments in the UK and Latin America, including concerns around non-Gamstop casinos and Brazil’s persistent illegal marketWhat the buzzing atmosphere at ICE Barcelona reveals about the industry’s priorities, from regulation to emerging global trendsHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe StreeterProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas and Canadian Business’ Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the trio discuss the long-awaited regulatory movement in Alberta and key legislative developments taking shape across the United States.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What Alberta’s newly published Internet Gaming Standards reveal about the province’s regulatory directionHow the proposed Alberta market could be structured and whether the framework is likely to evolveWho will oversee and manage online gaming once Alberta launchesWhy Alberta’s regulated market has taken so long to materialiseWhich US states are making early legislative moves on online casino, sports betting and sweepstakes bansHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Jessica Welman & Tom NightingaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

Joe Streeter, iGaming expert editor and commentator, joins hosts Charlie Horner and Fernando Noodt to dive into FIFA's strategic shift towards betting partnerships for the 2026 World Cup. They dissect the implications of FIFA's deal with Stats Perform on fan engagement and data strategy. The trio explores how hosting in North America could catalyze betting revenue and the effects of expanding to 48 teams on competition and engagement. Plus, they forecast risks and trading challenges ahead of the tournament, all while making their winner predictions!

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor at Large Ted Menmuir and Editor of SBC News Ted Orme Claye as the trio discuss a fast paced tour of European gambling headlines ahead of the industry’s first major gathering of 2026 in Barcelona.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:What Michael Dugher’s exit from the BGC means for UK gambling politics and the trade body’s next chapterWhy Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signals for regulatory credibilityHow Betway’s withdrawal from Portugal reflects the growing pressures of smaller regulated marketsWhether ongoing disruption in Romania still leaves the door open for new licence holdersWhat Italy’s first month under its new regulatory regime reveals about market consolidation and the year ahead for European gamblingHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Markus Antl, Director of Global Sales & Key Account Management at Greentube GmbH, as the duo discuss the company’s standout 2025 performance, competitive innovation strategies and ambitious global expansion plans heading into 2026.Tune in to today's episode to find out:How Greentube used 2025 to refine its strategy, internal processes and content roadmap for long-term growthWhat role branded content, exclusive operator partnerships and studio specialisation play in standing out in crowded marketsHow Greentube leverages its B2C insights to strengthen its B2B offering through a powerful feedback loopWhich global markets, including the US, Europe, Latin America and South Africa, are driving Greentube’s 2026 expansion plansHow the company’s omni-channel approach is turning online hits into land-based successes and creating seamless player journeysHost: Fernando NoodtGuest: Markus AntlProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio tackle the UK gambling industry’s return to political deadlock, mounting pressure on Labour to act and growing fears that reform is heading down a road to nowhere.Tune in to today's episode to find out:What emerged from the latest UK gambling debate and why it feels so familiarWhether Labour has a clear direction on gambling reform or is still avoiding key decisionsWho Dawn Butler is and what her campaign is seeking to change in UK gamblingWhy local licensing powers are shaping up as the next major industry flashpointWhether regulatory fatigue is already setting in across the sectorHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Joe Streeter Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias business journalist Pedro Occhiuzzi as the trio discuss why Uruguay could become Latin America’s most intriguing iGaming market in 2026 amid regional tax hikes, regulatory reform and a proposed mixed-model framework.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why tax increases in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are reshaping the Latin American iGaming landscapeHow Uruguay’s current online gambling system operates and why reform momentum is building againWhat Senator Felipe Carballo’s proposed mixed model means for state control and private competitionWhy land-based operators and workers are voicing concerns about online regulationWhether strict advertising, spending and algorithm controls will protect players or drive them offshoreHost: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ted Menmuir & Pedro OcchiuzziProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman as the duo discuss key U.S. legislative developments, Indiana’s evolving stance on sweepstakes and iLottery, and growing concerns around insider trading in prediction markets.Tune in to today's episode to find out:• Why Indiana lawmakers have acknowledged sweepstakes as legal and why regulation is still firmly on the table • What’s driving Indiana’s push to regulate sweepstakes despite that legal clarification • What the new iLottery bill includes and what it could mean for the state’s digital gambling future • Whether online casino legislation has effectively stalled in Indiana for 2026 • What’s behind the latest insider trading concerns in prediction markets and how Kalshi is responding with proposed legislationHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Jessica WelmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today’s episode, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Noticias Editor Lucia Gando and SBC Noticias Business Journalist Damian Martinez as the trio break down Colombia’s newly enforced 19% VAT on online betting deposits and what it signals for the future of the Latin American iGaming market.With the tax coming into force at the start of 2026, the panel explores why the Colombian government introduced the measure, how it compares to tax changes across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, and whether operators can realistically absorb the cost or if players will ultimately feel the impact.The discussion also examines the wider consequences for market competition, the growing risk of illegal gambling platforms, and whether this “temporary” tax could become a permanent fixture in Colombia’s regulatory landscape.Tune into today’s episode to find out:Why Colombia introduced a 19% VAT on player depositsHow the new tax compares to other Latin American marketsWhether operators or players will absorb the extra costThe risk of market consolidation and operator exitsWhat this means for Colombia’s iGaming industry in 2026 and beyond🔔 Subscribe to iGaming Daily for daily insights on regulation, taxation, and market shifts across the global gambling industry.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Lucia Gando & Damian MartinezProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Luke WaltersiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye as the trio discuss the early headlines of 2026 and examine whether recent political, regulatory and market developments point to meaningful change for the gambling industry or a return to business as usual.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why UK gambling is once again under political scrutiny as 2026 beginsWhat John O’Reilly’s retirement as Rank Group CEO signals for the wider UK marketWhether new taxes, advertising debates and regulatory pressure will intensify this yearWhich European markets, including Romania, are setting the tone for early 2026Where operators can find reasons for optimism amid a period of industry “reset”Host: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted Menmuir Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.