iGaming Daily

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A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.

Recent Episodes

OCT 22, 2026
UK Gambling Braces for Budget Tax Decisions as Flutter Cuts 1,400 Jobs | Ep. 886
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, host Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Orme-Claye, and Joe Streeter discuss potential UK gambling tax increases ahead of the autumn budget and how rising costs threaten retail betting and industry jobs. Key Points Potential Tax Hike: Reports suggest Machine Games Duty (MGD) could rise from 20% to 25%. Scrutiny on Tax Data: Reports from Guido Fawkes questioned the evidence behind campaign calls for a 40% tax rate. Job Cuts Confirmed: Flutter Entertainment announced 1,400 redundancies in the UK and Ireland due to existing tax burdens. Threat to Horse Racing: Higher taxes and shop closures risk cutting vital funding, media rights, and sponsorships for British racing. High Retail Risk: Industry experts warn that ongoing tax uncertainty places high-street betting shops at serious risk of extinction. Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe Streeter Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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.
26 MIN
OCT 19, 2026
The National Lottery's Next Era: Allwyn, the NAO, and the Gambling Commission | Ep. 883
This episode explores the UK National Audit Office’s (NAO) study into the Fourth National Lottery Licence, examining its scope, wider implications, and the performance of current operator Allwyn. We analyse how regulatory oversight, public perception, and macroeconomic conditions influence ticket sales, returns to good causes, and overall trust in the system. Key Topics Scope of the NAO study and its focus on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport The initial ambitious targets set by Allwyn and their current status Impact of macroeconomic factors on lottery ticket sales and donations Legal challenges faced by Allwyn and their effects on operations Responsibility sharing among operator, gambling commission, and government Public perception of the lottery and its social contribution Potential effects of the NAO study on confidence in regulatory oversight Comparison of the UK lottery with international practices Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Viktor Kayed Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. 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.
26 MIN