iGaming Daily

To quote Ferris Bueller - "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."As 2023 begins to wind down and the industry begins to look beyond the season of jolly old Saint Nick and into 2024, this time of the year is also a perfect place to stop, sit back and reflect on the last 12-months.So on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Lance Agostino, Betsson Sportsbook's B2B Commercial Director, to reflect on what the industry has learned about North American sports betting in 2023. Who were the winners and losers? What were the trends? And what the sector knows today that it didn't in January. Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Lance AgostinoProducer: 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!

The relationship between payments and gaming is vital, with the gaming sector leaning on payment tech to ensure a safe and smooth player experience. The gaming industry will have had a keen eye on the developments of innovation in payments that took centre stage last week as the UK government pitched plans for its future growth. This relationship will be the central topic of today's podcast as Joe Streeter is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams of Payment Expert. To read more on what was talked about in Wednesday's podcast, click on the following link:- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/11/23/uk-future-of-payments-review/- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/11/22/autumn-statement-uk-fintech-payments/Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Callum WilliamsProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross

Last week, as Jeremy Hunt paraded the famous red briefcase outside number 11 Downing Street, it felt like a pivotal budget for this Conservative government as Rishi Sunak prepares for an election slugfest in the New Year. However, the gambling sector appeared far from happy with the hand it was dealt, as the BGC offered a feisty response to government proposals. This will be the topic of today's discussion on Tuesday's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where Joes Streeter is joined by Edward Menmuir and Danny Lee. Host: Joe StreeterGuests: Edward Menmuir & Danny LeeProducer: Anaya McDonaldsEditor: 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!

Last week, alongside the publishing of its Q3 results, Catena Media announced that it had completed its 18-month long corporate strategic review?A year of deal making sees Catena generate €76m from the sale of European media assets – as proceeds will be used to shrink debt and strengthen its long-term commercial prospects in North American markets.As such, a slim-line Catena will now focus its entire business strategy on North American growth, in which the company continues to shift its commercial model onto rev-share based contracts – deemed better for long term cost controls and sustainable growth.2022 and 2023 bear the deep scars of Catena’s transformation, as Catena takes its biggest gamble placing all chips of North American growth.And this will be the focus of today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where James Ross is joined by SBC’s content director, Edward Menmuir, and SBC America’s Senior Journalist, Charlie Horner.To find out more about the topic of today's discussion, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2023/11/21/catena-ciao-italia/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/11/21/catena-media-competitiont-tough-q3/Host: James RossGuests: Charlie Horner & Edward MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross 

The world of news is constantly evolving and, with it, so do the personnel that cover it! With that in mind, today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, aims to provide more clarity on internal movement as you will be hearing similar voices but on different topics than used to. Joining James Ross, Multimedia Editor at SBC, is Joe Streeter, the now Editor of CasinoBeats and SlotBeats, as well as Ted Orme-Claye, Joe's successor as Editor of Payment Expert and Insider Sport, to discuss their new roles, news stories the duo have already been sinking their teeth into and trends they have witnessed already that they aim to look deeper into on future podcasts. Host: James RossGuests: Joe Streeter & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: 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!

Following a week of waits and postponements, the Brazilian Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs approved the bill that will see the regulations of fixed-odd sports betting in Brazil.According to the text of the rapporteur, senator Angelo Coronel, companies in the sector will pay 12% tax on revenue obtained from games. It reduced the 18% rate approved by the Chamber of Depu-ties, and extended the grant period from three to five years. In addition, online casinos and other virtual products are still on the table after an attempt to remove it, as the moment, seems to have failed. This will be the topic for today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where James Ross is joined by SBC Noticias Brazil’s Journalist, Isadora Marcante.To read more on the topic discussed in today's podcast, click on the following link:- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/pl-apostas-cae-impostos/Host: James RossGuest: Isadora MarcanteProducer: 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!

The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States has long been considered a time not just for community and family but a time to reflect on how the country has historically treated its indigenous populations. It is fitting then that this week on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, we are going to take a look at tribal relationships in California and Florida, namely what the latest news is regarding tribes and sports betting.Joining Jessica Welman to talk about the tale of two coasts is Charlie Horner, who also provides his English perspective on Thanksgiving dinner.To read more on the topic of today's podcast, click on the following link:- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/11/17/florida-supreme-court-hard-rock-denial/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/11/20/west-flagler-scotus-writ-cert-extension/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: 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!

Over the past half a decade or so, Las Vegas has witnessed a heavy influx of sports events and establishments. Plenty of big sporting events have taken place in Vegas in the past from boxing bouts to MMA fights, golf, NASCAR etc. The city has several minor league teams too but no major sports team moved to Vegas until the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights were established in 2017.WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces were next in 2018 after they moved to the city from San Antonio, then came the NFL’s Raiders from Oakland in 2020.Last week, MLB’s 30 owners unanimously approved the move of the Oakland Athletics to the site of Tropicana Las Vegas, which will be completed by 2028 at the latest.Not only that, but major sporting events are now taking place in the city. The Formula One Championship took over the city last weekend for the Vegas Grand Prix, and the Super Bowl will be in Vegas at Allegiant Stadium in February next year.With Vegas essentially becoming one of the largest sports markets in the US, what kind of relationship is there between casinos in the city and sports?This will be the topic of today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where Conor Porter is joined by his new Editor on CasinoBeats, Joe Streeter and ex-Las Vegas resident and SBC Americas Editor, Jessica Welman. To read more on the topics discussed on today's episode, click on the following links:- https://casinobeats.com/2023/11/07/las-vegas-workers-strike-formula-1/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/11/10/las-vegas-strikes-off-wynn-cwu-deal/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/11/09/las-vegas-casino-workers-deal-caesars/- https://casinobeats.com/2023/11/17/oakland-as-tropicana-las-vegas-move-mlb/- https://casinobeats.com/2023/11/16/red-bull-racing-pokerstars-wheel-covers/Host: Conor PorterGuests: Jessica Welman & Joe StreeterProducer: 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!

As announced by Policy and Public Affairs Director, Tim Miller the Gambling Commission, will undertake a further seven consultations to progress its regulatory review of the recommendations made by UK Gambling’s White Paper. Booked for a 12-week period, the UKGC’s plans to close its next series of consultations by February-to-March of 2024. For UK gambling a fractious 2023 ends with no regulatory resolution as, despite consultations, the industry remains in the dark regarding its future terms of play. As eyes turn to 2024, how will UK stakeholders respond to the consultations on “Responsible incentives, customer-led tools, RET contributions, data reporting, financial penalties, and financial key event reporting”.This will be the conversations for today's episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by SBC Summit Rio, where Martyn Elliott is joined by Edward Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye to discuss the latest developments. To read more about the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2023/11/15/ukgc-7-consultations-2024/Host: Martyn ElliottGuests: Edward Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: 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!

A rare jaunt north of the border for Jess and Charlie on today's iGaming Daily, as attention turns towards Canada. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined two operators for negligence in complying with responsible gambling policies, with PointsBet Canada's recent fine following Apollo Entertainment's in August. iGaming Daily broke out our resident Canada experts, with Canadian Gaming Business Editor Jessica Welman, and Canadian Gaming Business Magazine Editor Charlie Horner joining to discuss responsible gambling in Ontario, and how the operators are managing remaining compliant with responsible gambling policies, with the intense competition in the province.PointsBet Canada's fine: https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2023/11/09/pointsbet-responsible-gambling-agco-fine/Apollo's August fine: https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2023/08/14/apollo-entertainment-rg-agco-fine/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldNext 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!