iGaming Daily

On iGaming Daily, our main aim is to deliver you the biggest stories of the day and dissect them where we can. However, it’s also a platform to raise attention and awareness to other happenings circulating the iGaming sector and today the show will be dipping its toe into the affiliate space on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Host James Ross welcomes Natalie Lees, SBC’s Senior Conference Producer and an iGD debut with Julian Pitts, SBC’s Senior Affiliate Relationship Manager. For more information regarding Affiliate Leaders, click on the following link:- https://affiliateleaders.com/Make sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

Ahead of SBC Summit Barcelona, here at iGaming Daily we thought that it would be good to look closer into the topics that will be on display between September 19-21. With that in mind, today's discussion will centre around convergence of gaming and sport-media and its role in the future of sports betting.Joining stand-in host, SBC News' Senior Journalist Ted Orme-Claye, is Sam Sadi, CEO at Livescore who will be moderating a panel entitled - Game On: Unleashing the convergence of gaming and sport-media for the future of sports betting.Sadi will be joined on stage by Paris Smith, Advisor at Pinnacle Sports and Erik Backlund, Chief Product Officer at Kindred.Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuest: Sam SadiProducer: Taylor BuckleyEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

Last week, PayPal embraced digital currencies with plans for a stablecoin being unveiled. What does this mean for the growth of digital currencies and how has it been received amongst key political figures. On potential plans, Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal, stated on the coin: “The shift toward digital currencies requires a stable instrument that is both digitally native and easily connected to fiat currency like the US dollar.Joining me, your host James Ross, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is Joe Streeter, Editor of Payment Expert and the site’s business journalist Callum Williams. To read more on the topic discussed on today's podcast, click on the following link:- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/08/14/maxine-waters-shares-deep-concern-over-paypal-stablecoin/- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/08/08/paypal-launch-us-dollar-stablecoin/- https://paymentexpert.com/2023/08/09/paypal-stablecoins-are-the-killer-app/Host: James RossGuests: Joe Streeter & Callum WilliamsProducer: MC Killick-CarverEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

Domestic football is now back on our TV screens, and as always this has been accompanied by commercial potential and developments that have likely flown under the radar for some.However, this of course is of massive interest to us at SBC - and the recent news that the Serie A betting data rights to the 2024/25 season will be going to tender particularly caught our attention.It is not yet clear who will be bidding for the rights, but we can assume current holder Stats Perform will be keen to retain Serie A as part of its impressive international portfolio. But in a sport where fortunes change at the drop of a hat, how significant are the Serie A data rights in comparison to other leagues?Joining Ted Orme-Claye, Senior Journalist at SBC News on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, was SBC's Sponsorship's Director, George Harborne and Insider Sport Editor Joe Streeter. To read more on the topic of today's podcast, click on the following link:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2023/08/08/serie-a-betting-data/Host: Ted Orme-ClayeGuest: George Harborne & Joe StreeterProducer: James Ross & Taylor Buckley Editor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

The second quarter financial season is well and truly underway with results coming across the SBC Media news desk thick and fast.On of those financials came from Bragg Gaming, which witnessed records tumbling for back-to-back quarters as the company reported a new revenue high in the second quarter of 2023.And in today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, James Ross is joined by Bragg Gaming Group’s Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Yaniv Spielberg, to go through the firm’s latest Q2 results. To read more on Bragg's Q2 financials, click on the following link:- https://casinobeats.com/2023/08/10/bragg-gaming-q2-2023-financial-report/ Host: James RossGuest: Yaniv SpielbergProducer: MC Killick CarverEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

This week Penn Entertainment shocked the sports betting setor as the firm ditched Barstool Media altogether and rebranding its existing sportsbook ESPN Bet as part of a multi-billion partnership. This fall, the existing Barstool Sportsbooks in the 20 states where Penn operates sports betting will be rebranded as ESPN BET.Joining Jessica Welman on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is Charlie Horner and Insider Sport's Editor, Joe Streeter, as the trio digest this blockbuster news. For me information on the topics discussed in the podcast, click on the following link:- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/08/08/espn-bet-penn-barstool-sportsbook-rebrand/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/08/09/penn-snowden-espn-bet-launch-november/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/08/10/survey-espn-bet-will-win-over-bettors/- https://sbcamericas.com/2023/08/10/iger-disney-espn-bet-penn-comments/Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Charlie Horner & Joe StreeterProducer: Taylor BuckleyEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

The sports betting industry has been revolutionized by Lula signing the provisional measure that paves the way for regulated sports betting in Brazil. While still facing a lengthy process, the industry is sharing the pros and cons of the recently unveiled rules.The biggest talking point so far has been the increase in operator taxes, which rose from 16% to 18% of the GGR, making it one of the highest in the continent and potentially opening the doors to a parallel and illegal market.Joining stand-in host Isadora Marcante, on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Latinoamerica, to discuss the regulation is Arthur Silva, the Technical Director of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming.To find out more about the topics discussed on today's podcast, click on the links below:https://sbcnoticias.com/br/ibjr-comunicado-oficial-mp-das-apostas/https://sbcnoticias.com/ibjr-impuestos-apuestas-reino-unido/https://sbcnoticias.com/deporte-chile-comision-investigadora/Host: Isadora MarcanteGuest: Arthur SilvaProducer: MC Killick-CarverEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.From 31 October to 2 November, industry expert throughout Latin America will be descending on the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Miami, for SBC Summit Latinoamerica. Click on the following link to find out more about the event - https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica/

Luck be a lady today on iGaming Daily, brought to you by SBC Summit Barcelona, as Jessica Welman takes a break from the news to discuss a topic of equal importance - how to get more women involved in gaming industry, particularly at the conference level. Joining Welman on the latest episode of the podcast is her fellow collegue Sue Schneider, VP of Growth and Strategy for Americas at SBC, as the duo delve into the representation of women in senior positions throughout the gaming sector, calling for allies throughout the sector and the importance of education. Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Sue Scheider Producers: Mollie Chapman & Anaya McDonaldsEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

The lottery sector faces inbound changes that will reshape the make-up of global gambling’s most stable and ever-present business segment. 2024 will see Allwyn International take over the stewardship of the UK’s National Lottery, tasked with revamping its product, brand and retail offering to improve funds for good causes. Groupe FDJ begins its international expansion by acquiring the Irish Lotto, and changes appear on the horizon in Italy as Lottomatica returns to the Milan Borsa. Beyond Europe, the winds of change sound for North and South American lotteries, as operating firms see their ‘monopoly rights’ tested by inbound regulatory changes and pressure to meet post-pandemic consumer demands.Joining James Ross on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, is Ted Orme-Claye and Edward Menmuir to discuss all things lottery. To read more about the topics discussed in today's podcast, click on the following link: - https://lotterydaily.com/2023/07/25/retail/allwyn-national-lottery/Host: James RossGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Edward MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldsEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

With greater choice in product, developers are tasked to provide more immersive experiences to keep the player engaged. At the recent CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, SBC’s Managing Director Andrew McCarron took to the stage to moderate a panel discussion titled - It’s not just a game - delivering immersive experiences.The session explored how user experience, alongside game design, can be utilised to provide better interactivity and sensory engagement. Joining Andy on stage was Chris McGowan, Head of Gaming at Scatters, Matthias Ciappara, CCO at CompetitionLabs, Jason Attard, Head of UX & Design at GameLounge and Kristjan Farrugia, CPO at WKND, who ventured down various strands of conversation, including uses of certain tools, such as dynamic game controls and interfaces, education in the immersive experience and adapting to user intents. Host: Andrew McCarronGuests: Chris McGowan, Mattias Ciappara, Jason Attard & Kristjan FarrugiaProducer: MC Killick CarverEditor: James RossMake sure to like and follow the iGaming Daily LinkedIn page to be kept up-to-date with the latest episodes.Join 15,000+ delegates at our biggest ever conference and exhibition this summer in beautiful Barcelona! Game-changing content, as well as 4,500 operators, 1,500 affiliates, 450 speakers and 350+ exhibitors, the biggest name keynote speakers anywhere in the industry, an almost 40,000 square metre exhibition floor and world-class networking events every single night. Get your tickets now at https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/