A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.
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The iGaming Leader Podcast with Leo Judkins uncovers the human side of the iGaming industry's most successful leaders. Join us as we explore the untold stories, challenges, and triumphs of the executives shaping one of the world's most dynamic sectors. Each week, we dive deep into conversations with C-suite leaders, founders, and directors from global betting firms and innovative startups. Our guests share their authentic journey to the top, revealing pivotal career moments, leadership philo ...
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Footprints in the Market | Influencing iGaming is a podcast series specifically targeted for CMOs and senior marketing representatives across the iGaming sphere. iGaming is a crowded, and competitive space and creative, innovative marketing can be what propels a brand to new heights. This podcast will give the marketeers behind these businesses the spotlight they deserve, and also bring new conversation points to light to allow the industry to learn from the experts. On the first episode of ...
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iGaming Daily rounds up the week as the Noticias Brasil team return from their carnival celebrations to update our listeners on the importance of responsible gambling and marketing strategies following updates from the Brazilian Congress. Joining SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, are joined by SBC Noticias Brasil's Editor, Ricardo Ass…
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In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Britt Boeskov, an experienced executive in iGaming and digital transformation. Britt shares her journey from starting as a management trainee to becoming a C-level leader in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry. The conversation explores career progression, leadership challenges, the power…
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To round off the week for iGaming Daily, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, alongside podcast debutant, Tom Nightingale, Senior Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business and Editor of the Canadian Gaming Business Magazine, talk all things Hawaii sports betting, which resulted in the strangest of comparisons with chicken fights. Brought to…
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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the conversation turns to the US, in the wake of Flutter's financial report and DraftKings' NFT class action lawsuit. Joining SBC Media's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, and fresh from the sunny beaches of Rio, to delve furthe…
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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you in partnership with Optimove, the conversation focuses on the black market, and more specifically, content from a recent Summit in Manchester, UK. Joining James Ross, Multimedia Editor at SBC Media, is Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist at SBC News and Christian Lee, Business Journalist at iGaming…
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With a bumper Thursday morning in store for European gambling, as major 2024 results out of London, Paris and Amsterdam are set to dominate the news. Martyn Elliott hosts Ted Menmuir, a man whose alarm is set for 6AM sharp on Thursday as he gets ready to break down the results on SBC News as they discuss: The stern probing Entain face after the sud…
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In this episode of the iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the introduction of the Statutory Levy on research, education, and treatment for problem gambling and new online stake limits. They explore the implications of the changes for operators, the role of adv…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis, Elisa Marcante and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to cover the highlights and insights from the SBC Summit Rio 2025. During the conversation, the team recall key discussions on regulation and marketing strategies, an insightful interview with the Brazi…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to delve into recent breaking news from Italy and Romania. In Italy, the Senate is reviewing the Dignity Decree, which has imposed a ban on gambling sponsorships for six years, leading to significant fina…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, to delve into the controversy surrounding the video game Balatro and the implications of its recent age rating change from 18 to 12+. The trio di…
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In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Elena, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in business transformation and leadership. Elena shares her journey from starting as a PA to leading billion-pound transformation projects in highly regulated industries. The conversation explores navigating career transitions, the importance…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, is joined by Justin Byers, Senior Journalist for SBC Americas, to discuss the current landscape of lottery couriers in Texas amid some recent controversies surrounding the state’s lottery Last week, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called for an investigation into the rel…
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Ep 460: Ending “overpromise and underdeliver” culture in Africa with EveryMatrix’s Mark Schmidt
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, is joined by EveryMatrix’s Head of Sales for Africa, Mark Schmidt, to discuss the potential of the African iGaming market, especially in South Africa. Mark explores the market dynamic, opportunities for growth and challenges posed by legacy technology in the region, as well as e…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, to take a whistlestop tour of the latest iGaming news from around the world. The duo begin in Rwanda where the government has moved to significantly increase gambling taxes in the country amid increased political volatility. They…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the show’s SEO expert, Ivana Flynn, is back to discuss the importance of brand alongside Irina Birsanescu, Marketing Director at ICONIC21, and Tara Alvarez Garcia, Founder of TYS Coaching. The trio explore the essence of branding, including the significance of personal branding for leaders, a…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for Slotbeats, to delve into the latest news from across the gaming industry. The trio begin in the Netherlands where the government will embark on a “fundamental c…
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In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Georgia Parry, Director of Key Accounts at Blueprint, to discuss her incredible career progression, overcoming adversity, and her leadership philosophy. Georgia shares how she went from an office administrator to a director in just seven years, the lessons she learned from a major health scare, …
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando and Ricardo Assis, Editors of SBC Noticias and SBC Noticias Brasil respectively, to discuss the significance of International Responsible Gambling Day. The trio discuss the various initiatives and challenges of implementing responsible gambling in Latin…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by BetHog’s CEO and Co-Founder, Nigel Eccles to discuss the intersection of iGaming and cryptocurrency. Nigel delves deeper into the potential of crypto in the iGaming industry and highlights the importance of understanding the crypto community, …
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team to delve deeper into the controversial marketing strategies employed by Stake and its subsequent exit from the UK market. The company fell under UK Gambling Commission investiga…
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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC’s VP of Relationships LatAm, and Isadora Marcante, SBC’s Relationships Manager for Brazil, to look ahead to the upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place from February 24-27 at the Riocentro. The trio highlight the ex…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, and Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, delve deeper into the latest news from the iGaming industry. On the agenda is Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs’ shock departure from the organisation and a potentially landmark case involving Paddy Power regarding term…
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In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Andrew Bulloss, Partner at Odgers Berndtson, to explore the evolution of leadership in the iGaming industry. Andrew shares his journey from sports recruitment to building one of the most influential executive search practices in betting and gaming. The conversation covers how leadership requirem…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to delve deeper into Superbet’s recent announcement of a €1.3bn refinancing package led by Blackstone. The duo explore the implications of this funding for Superbet’s market expansion and potential M&A a…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Duncan Garvie, Head of ADR Services at CasinoReviews.com, to discuss the alarming rise of fake games in the iGaming industry. They explore how counterfeit games are created and the challenges in tracking down the developers, as well as the …
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to delve into the complex US legislative landscape. The duo highlight the unprecedented number of bills introduced, which at last count is over 50, the challenges of enacting meaningful legislation and the wide-ranging influen…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Cristian Barbosa, Founder of InsightPlay.AI, and Christian Lee, Business Journalist for GamblingTV, to discuss how DeepSeek revelations are shaping the future of AI. The conversation explores how DeepSeek’s new model challenges existing giants like Google and OpenA…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Callum Williams, Senior Journalist for Payment Expert, is joined by Elton Dimech, Managing Director at Payhound, to delve deeper into the implications of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Union. The duo discuss the early impacts of MiCA on the crypto landscape, focusing on complianc…
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How to Lead Major Industry Events – Alex Pratt on Balancing Success with Well-Being In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Alex Pratt, Group Managing Director at Clarion Gaming, to discuss leadership in large-scale events, business resilience, and the mindset shifts needed to sustain long-term success. Alex shares his journey from sa…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Martyn Elliott, SBC’s Project Director, and Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, focus on the implications of a court ruling against Sky Bet regarding the valid consent of a problem gambler being marketed to. The duo discuss why the case has drawn such significant attention, who is calling fo…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, to explore the potential for in-flight gambling following Delta’s impending partnership with DraftKings. The duo discuss the legal and technical challenges of the proposal, public health concerns and the…
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Dear iGaming Daily listeners, Welcome to the first episode of iGaming Daily’s limited series, Dear CEO. In collaboration with iGP. This monthly podcast feature, fronted by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, and iGP’s CEO, Jovana Popovic Canaki, will tackle some of the biggest topics facing operators within the iGaming space and answers the key qu…
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Ahead of the launch of Dear CEO, a limited series from iGaming Daily, SBC's Charlie Horner speaks to Jovana Popovic Canaki, the new CEO of IGP. Jovana shares her journey into the iGaming industry, from a customer support role to leading a major B2B provider. She also delves into iGP's strategic shift to a pure B2B model and the exciting new product…
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Ep 444: Betby’s Chris Nikolopoulos on the challenges and opportunities of Brazil’s burgeoning market
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, is joined by Betby’s CCO, Chris Nikolopoulos, and Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brasil, to examine the challenges and opportunities offered by Brazil’s burgeoning market. The trio discuss the importance of localisation and consumer awareness as wel…
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In this conversation, renowned slot streamer Brian Christopher joins Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, on iGaming Daily to discuss his journey in igaming from posting himself playing slots for fun on Youtube to becoming one of the most sought after slot streamers. During the episode, Christopher discusses the importance of understanding audie…
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From Burnout to Unstoppable Entrepreneurship: Lessons in Leadership and forging your own path with Robert Lenzhofer
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From Burnout to Unstoppable Entrepreneurship: Lessons in Leadership and forging your own path with Robert Lenzhofer In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Robert Lenzhofer, Co-Founder & CEO of Hölle Games, to discuss his 20-year journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Bwin to leading his own tech-driven company. Robert…
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Ivana Flynn, iGaming Daily’s resident SEO expert, is back for the latest marketing edition of the podcast. In this episode, she is joined by SEO Consultant Dani Leitner and Silvia Tavella, Global SEO Onsite Lead at Betsson Group, to discuss the increasing prevalence of Zero-click results. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by t…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of Payment Expert, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director and, making his debut on the podcast, Joe Beel, Senior Marketing Executive at SBC, to recap the key talking points from ICE Barcelona. The trio discuss the growing importance of media in the igaming ind…
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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt is joined by Noticias Editor, Lucia Gando and SBC's VP of Relationships LatAm discuss the significant developments in the gaming industry for 2024, focusing on the rising interest in Latin America, particularly in countries like Peru, …
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, sits down with Sportingtech’s Regional Sales Manager, Marina Selmi, who outlines the secrets to success in the region. The duo discuss the rapid growth of the newly-regulated market and the unique challenges that Brazil presents for operators, as well as t…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Neosurf’s CEO, Andrea McGeachin, takes the reigns as she is joined by Craig Cornforth, Senior Business Development Manager at EPIC Global Solutions, who shares his personal journey with gambling addiction and recovery. Craig discusses the impact of problem gambling on his life, including losi…
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In this inspiring episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, VP at IDnow, to discuss his remarkable journey from his strenuous beginnings to becoming a prominent leader in the iGaming industry. Roger shares his unique insights about overcoming personal and professional challenges, developing accountability, and maintaining…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, James Ross, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, who discusses the launch of OptiLive, Optimove’s live sports marketing solution. The duo reflect on the surge of in-play betting and how OptiLive can be used to optimise the marketing around the product, as well as consider h…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, delve deeper into the recently announced probe of Crypto.com’s event contracts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The duo explore the historical context of event contracts in the US, their emerge…
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Content Director, Ted Menmuir, is joined by Suren Vardanyan, Chief Business Officer of Lynon, a new player in the iGaming technology space. The duo discuss Lynon's innovative approach to SaaS utilities, its unique founding team and mission statement as well as the challenges faced by technology platforms in d…
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In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Martyn Elliott is joined by Joe Streeter, the Editor of SBC Media's new igaming news website - iGaming Expert. The duo discuss the latest regulatory developments in Thailand, highlighting the country's progress in legalising integrated resorts. Attention also turns to India, where …
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In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of the Brazilian igaming and sports betting industry. On the agenda for the trio is the implications of a recent ordinance that may impose retroactive taxes on operators. They dis…
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From Police Raids to Transforming iGaming Events: Pierre Lindh’s Remarkable iGaming Leadership Story
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From Police Raids to Transforming iGaming Events: Pierre Lindh’s Remarkable iGaming Leadership Story In this episode of the iGaming Leader podcast, Leo speaks with Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Next.io. Pierre shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding a poker club in his teens to leading Next.io through the challenges of…
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The first weeks of 2025 have seen regulatory authorities in Europe outline their supervisory agendas, emphasising stricter surveillance of licences to ensure compliance with new rules. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, Martyn Elliott is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, to review regulatory updates in the Netherlands, where regul…
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Yesterday (9 January), a group of Native American tribes in California sued dozens of licensed card clubs in the state, claiming they illegally offer player-banked card games, similar to those found in Las Vegas casinos, where gamblers play against the house. On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman is joined by…
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