In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman to break down a wave of major U.S. gambling developments from California’s dramatic seizure of historical horse racing (HHR) machines to the growing legal crackdown on prediction markets.

The duo unpack the legal dispute between Santa Anita racetrack and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, examining whether HHR machines are legitimate pari-mutuel betting products or simply slot machines in disguise. They explore why state authorities moved to seize 26 machines without a warrant, what Santa Anita is arguing in court, and how the outcome could reshape gambling law in California.

The conversation then turns to prediction markets, as Massachusetts scores a major legal win against Kalshi, Nevada escalates its case against Polymarket, and federal regulators signal a more hands-off approach. The episode closes with a look at FanDuel Predict, which has now gone live nationwide, and what its cautious rollout means for the future of regulated prediction markets in the U.S.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What historical horse racing (HHR) machines actually are
• Why California seized 26 machines from Santa Anita racetrack
• Whether HHR products are legal or “slot machines in disguise”
• Why Massachusetts just forced Kalshi out of the state
• What Nevada’s lawsuit against Polymarket means for the wider market
• How the new CFTC chair plans to regulate prediction markets
• What FanDuel Predict’s nationwide launch signals for the industry

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: Luke Walters
Editor: Luke Walters

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Editor of SBC News Ted Orme-Claye and Editor of iGaming Expert Joe Streeter as the duo discuss Finland’s newly published Gambling Act, the end of the Veikkaus monopoly, and wider regulatory shifts shaping the European gambling landscape.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What Finland’s new Gambling Act means for operators, affiliates, and consumer protection
• Key dates and timelines for Finland’s market opening and licensing process
• Why marketing and advertising restrictions remain one of the biggest concerns across Europe
• How Spain and Italy are rethinking gambling advertising and sponsorship rules
• What major regulatory, tax, and market trends Ted and Joe expect to define 2026

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 join you live from the floor at ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss the key talking points, regulatory signals and industry realities shaping iGaming in the year ahead.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• Why ICE 2026 feels like a major inflection point for operators and suppliers
• How rising regulation, taxation and margin pressure are reshaping operator–supplier relationships
• What UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller’s comments on Meta reveal about enforcement priorities and the black market
• What DAZN CEO Shay Segev’s keynote says about the convergence of streaming, betting and sports entertainment
• Why 2026 could be a decisive year for value chains, partnerships and survival across the iGaming industry

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted Menmuir
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 join you live from ICE Barcelona 2026 to discuss Betsson’s mixed Q4 performance, shifting dynamics in the affiliate space, and the future of Gibraltar’s gambling framework amid mounting UK budget pressures.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What Betsson’s preliminary Q4 2025 results reveal, why the Nordics and CEECA regions slowed, and how investors have reacted
• How regional revenue shifts (from Western Europe to Latin America) are reshaping Betsson’s outlook ahead of major sporting events
• What Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman says about the new Gambling Act and its outward-looking regulatory approach
• How UK budget pressures could cut EBITDA by 60-75% and what that means for Gibraltar’s public finances and iGaming sector
• What’s really going on in the affiliate space as iGB Affiliate opens key challenges, opportunities, and a little show-floor gossip we’re allowed to share

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted Menmuir
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 providers
• How the proposal for a global “Gambling Interpol” could reshape cross-border enforcement against the black market
• The role banks, payment blocking, and influencer regulation play in disrupting illegal operators
• Key regional developments in the UK and Latin America, including concerns around non-Gamstop casinos and Brazil’s persistent illegal market
• What the buzzing atmosphere at ICE Barcelona reveals about the industry’s priorities, from regulation to emerging global trends

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 direction
• How the proposed Alberta market could be structured and whether the framework is likely to evolve
• Who will oversee and manage online gaming once Alberta launches
• Why Alberta’s regulated market has taken so long to materialise
• Which US states are making early legislative moves on online casino, sports betting and sweepstakes bans

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by his co-host and fellow SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt, alongside iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter, as the trio discuss FIFA’s evolving relationship with the betting industry and what the 2026 World Cup could mean for fan engagement, commercialisation, and global wagering activity.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What FIFA’s deal with Stats Perform reveals about its long-term fan engagement and data strategy
• How FIFA’s historical stance on betting partnerships compares to this new commercial direction
• Why a US, Canada and Mexico-hosted World Cup could accelerate betting-led commercialisation
• How much could realistically be wagered globally during the first-ever 48-team World Cup
• Whether the expanded tournament format will boost engagement or dilute the competitive edge

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Fernando Noodt & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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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 chapter
• Why Estonia is rushing to fix flawed legislation and what it signals for regulatory credibility
• How Betway’s withdrawal from Portugal reflects the growing pressures of smaller regulated markets
• Whether ongoing disruption in Romania still leaves the door open for new licence holders
• What Italy’s first month under its new regulatory regime reveals about market consolidation and the year ahead for European gambling

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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