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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
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The Resistance Broadcast is a weekly top-ranked Star Wars podcast! We give our takes on the latest news, have in-depth discussions from the history of the saga through today, from George Lucas to Disney, as well as a rotation of awesome segments, special guests, games, and as always, we include our viewers in every show!
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A daily podcast delving into the biggest stories of the day throughout the sports betting and igaming sector.
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A podcast about inequality with hosts Walker Bragman and Mark Colangelo. Full episodes are available to recurring donors to the OptOut Media Foundation. Subscribe at https://originals.optout.news/#/portal/signup Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gildedage/support
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Walt Disney World Northeast Podcast
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Listen as four guys from the Northeast Talk Walt Disney World and Disney! We talk about the attractions at the park, the food, and everything else. We also get exclusive Disney related interviews and inside information. Main host of the show is Mike @DVCWINNER (on twitter) News Guy: Sal @TheBestMagic and the Roundtable & Creator of Paulie's Corner=Paulie @YoPaulieNJ and Dean @CT_MICKEY_MAN
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Ep 556: Approvely’s CEO Destroys the Big Myths in US iGaming Payments
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23:19In this must-listen episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman, Managing Editor at SBC Media is joined by Chelsea Cooper, CEO of Approve, for a myth-busting deep dive into the realities of the US online gaming ecosystem. Sponsored by Optimove, this episode challenges long-held assumptions about regulated verses unregulated verticals and the evolving …
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Ep 555: Kemi Badenoch’s Bold Move - Saving UK Racing or Saving Face?
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23:59Welcome to iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, where hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore the ever-evolving intersection of UK politics and the gambling industry. In this episode, the two dive into the political strategies shaping the future of betting and gaming, focusing on how major parties are leveraging gambling policy for influence.…
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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman and Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, unpack the seismic opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office that has turned the entire Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry on its head. This isn't just a regulatory update; it's a deep div…
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Ep 553: Beyond Google - Inside Spinfin's Independent Casino Search Engine
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22:20Join Ivana Flynn and special guest Vadim Aidlin, CEO of Mamuta Media, as they unpack the rapidly shifting landscape of SEO and PPC in the current iGaming world. The two start where AI is rewriting the rules almost daily. While SEO is far from dead, it's evolving at lightning speed - with user experience at the core. Meanwhile, PPC is entering an “A…
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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss Jurassic World Rebirth and Brad's reaction to the movie and the fandom.Then, the show gets weird from there. Ryan had ChatGPT create questions for them and it ranges from weird to funny to surprisingly deep. Along the way a few friends call in.…
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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss Jurassic World Rebirth and Brad's reaction to the movie and the fandom.Then, the show gets weird from there. Ryan had ChatGPT create questions for them and it ranges from weird to funny to surprisingly deep. Along the way a few friends call in.…
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In the first of our weekly summer episodes, Natalie asks what Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves got so wrong with their proposed welfare changes as Labour approach one year in government. Former Number 10 strategist John McTernan, women’s rights campaigner Talat Yaqoob and the BBC’s Phil Sim give us their take. And with content creators and influe…
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Ep 552: Analysing the Intralot-Bally's Deal
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20:33This week on iGaming Daily, hosts Ted Orme-Claye and Ted Menmuir explore a game-changing merger and acquisition that’s making waves across the gaming industry. Greek multinational tech firm Intralot has acquired Bally’s Interactive International, the iCasino division of Bally’s Corporation. The hosts break down the strategic significance of this mo…
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Somehow Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 rumors returned!
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1:04:17Dark science, cloning, secrets only the scoopers knew! We talk about the rumor that a second season of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ is in development for Disney Plus. And as with any rumor about Obi-Wan, it gained a lot of steam. We get into why we are not buying this rumor at all, as we do not believe there is a second season of the series in the works.But we…
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Ep 551: Brazil's 'Toy Breaking' Tax Tug-of-War
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22:25On Wednesday's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Fernando Noodt sits down with the SBC Noticias Brasil team to dissect the Lula administration’s controversial plan to sharply increase taxes on the newly regulated iGaming sector. Despite being legalised only months ago, Brazil’s digital betting market now faces significant p…
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Ep 550: Spain's DGOJ rethinks gambling restrictions & Risk Algorithm dilemma
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15:28In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert's Business Journalist, Christian Lee, recap key insights from the recent Gaming in Spain conference in Madrid. A highlight was the DGOJ’s much-anticipated regulatory update, covering proposed changes to deposit limits, advertising rules, and a new mandatory risk…
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Ep 549: New California Bill could disrupt Fantasy Sports in California
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17:22In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Jessica Welman rides solo today as she dives into the evolving landscape of California's gaming legislation. With a spotlight on a newly proposed sweepstakes bill and the long-awaited Attorney General's opinion on fantasy sports, this episode unpacks what these developments could mean for the future of legal g…
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Ep 548: Crypto 2.0 is here but is gambling ready?
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28:43In this episode of iGaming Daily, host Joe Streeter is joined by Chris Elliott, Commercial and Regulatory Lawyer at Wiggins, to dive into the dynamic intersection of the UK gambling market and the rapidly evolving crypto sector. As digital currencies continue to gain traction, the pair examines how recent financial decisions—such as Barclaycard’s m…
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In this episode we hear from Bob Joles, the voice of Sallah in the Temple of the Forbidden Eye ride spiel, Official IndyCast Correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant and Chris A. and Chris O. are joined by another special guest to review Young Indy's Winds of Change.By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)
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Ep 547: Cracks in the UK’s Player Safety Net & Colombia's $4m Lottery Scandal
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18:47On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, James Ross is back in the host's chair to discuss a couple of controversial topics, one from the UK and one from Colombia. Firstly in the UK, where an undercover BBC reporter reportedly accessed adult gaming centres (AGCs) in South England while on a self-exclusion list, raising concerns a…
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British champion Liam Byrne (pictured), from Aberdeenshire, died at the weekend during a jump in the Swiss Alps. We ask fellow jumper Tim Howell what motivates those in the sport – and what it’s like to jump from a cliff edge. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch with us b…
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Will AHSOKA and Dave Filoni’s Movie Feature Characters From Skeleton Crew?
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1:02:45Let’s talk Star Wars news! Alden Ehrenreich on his interest in more SOLO and the movie's growing popularity with fans aka #MakeSolo2Happen! Plus, will Dave Filoni bring Skeleton Crew characters into AHSOKA and his upcoming movie? The new official Star Wars map of the galaxy has us thinking thoughts! Let’s set our course for Speculation Nation! We a…
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Ep 546: Google Lights the Way as Brazil Battles the Shadows of Illegal Gambling
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22:29It's all about Latin America and Brazil in today's episode of iGaming Daily, as the Noticias and Noticias Brasil team, dive headfirst into Brazil’s evolving enforcement landscape. While new regulations signal progress, serious challenges remain — from tackling illegal platforms to the staggering fact that nearly 50% of the market is still dominated…
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Edinburgh’s Fettes College, once attended by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, is reportedly pondering job cuts after the UK Government moved to charge VAT on private school fees. Lisa Kerr (pictured), Principal of George Watson’s College, tells us why she thinks taxing schools like hers is also bad for state school pupils. And after ‘hoaching’ and…
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Ep 545: 'Absheron Las Vegas', Kenyan Gambling Tax 'U-Turn' & Thailand's Casino Legalisation
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19:20On this episode of iGaming Daily, the iGaming Expert team, Editor Joe Streeter and Business Journalist, Christian Lee, takes a closer look at three key markets making headlines in the global gambling industry. First up is Kenya, where a recent tax reduction on gambling activity is expected to drive greater player engagement and deliver new growth o…
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President Trump has accused both Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire he helped broker. As oil prices see-saw, we ask economist Mairi Spowage and energy industry leader David Whitehouse why energy prices matter so much during times of conflict. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. …
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Ep 544: Black Tuesday for Sweeps as Louisiana Veto Backfires and NY Passes Bill
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21:10Last week brought significant challenges for unregulated sweepstakes gaming in the US. Tune into iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, as Managing Editor Jessica Welman and Media Manager Charlie Horner break down the latest wave of negative actions impacting sweepstakes operators and why suppliers should be very concerned. Discover how the New…
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Former first minister Humza Yousaf is among the loudest critics of US attacks, approved by President Donald Trump, on the Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. The MSP and ex-SNP leader tells us why he thinks Iran and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will retaliate – and how that could lead to 'all-out war'. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scotti…
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Ep 543: DraftKings’ Lori Kalani on AI, Data & Player Safety
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31:45In this special episode of the iGaming Daily Podcast, recorded live at the SBC Summit Americas, we explore the evolving landscape of responsible gaming with Lori Kalani, DraftKings’ first-ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer. With 20 years of consumer protection law experience and personal ties to the gambling world from her upbringing in Las Vega…
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Ontario & Alberta Gaming Shake-Up: Key Updates from SBC Summit Canada 2025
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10:46In this special bonus episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, we're on the ground at SBC Summit Canada 2025 in Toronto (formerly the Canadian Gaming Summit). Hosts Jessica Wellman, Managing Editor of SBC Media, and Tom Nightingale, Editor of Canadian Gaming Business, break down key headlines and exclusive insights from day two of this…
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Ep 542: Is Athlete Abuse Adding More Pressure to the Betting-Sports Relationship?
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20:47In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosts Ted Orme-Claye, Editor of SBC News and Justin Byers of SBC Americas tackle the rising tide of online abuse directed at athletes, an alarming trend increasingly tied to the global expansion of sports betting markets. The conversation spotlights the recent targeting of British …
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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss recasting in Star Wars. Which characters have already had multiple actors? What do they think of AI? We get into all that and more!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)
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The ForceCast is BACK!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss recasting in Star Wars. Which characters have already had multiple actors? What do they think of AI? We get into all that and more!
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New government guidance on dealing with violence and aggression in schools has been criticised at First Minister's Questions (FMQs). We ask The Herald's education correspondent James McEnaney whether a record number of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) is a factor. And teacher Karen Watson tells us how the classroom, and her job, has chang…
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What’s Next For “Baby Yoda” in The Mandalorian & Grogu?
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1:10:21The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters in less than a year, so we decided to chat about the next steps for Grogu as he makes his debut on the big stage, in a STAR WARS movie! From his Force abilities to actually speaking, we have fun speculating on Favreau’s plan for the growth and evolution of Star Wars’ latest superstar aka Baby Yoda. We also fi…
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Ep 541: Peru’s Match-Fixing Crackdown and Brazil’s Betting Battle
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19:16In this episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, host Damian Martinez sits down with Ricardo Assis, Editor of SBC Noticias Brazil and Lucia Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, as the three zero in on Brazil’s recent regulatory overhaul, where the government has increased the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax rate from 12% to 18%. This controve…
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As the Labour government in Westminster cuts benefit spending by £5 billion as part of its Welfare Reform Bill, one expert group is urging politicians to back a guaranteed minimum income level for everyone. One of those experts, Chris Birt (pictured) from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, tells us how the Minimum Income Guarantee would work. And Mart…
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Ep 540: SportsGrid Targets Casino Gaming Fans in Latest Expansion
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24:25In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter sits down with, Jeremy Stein, CEO and Co-Founder at SportsGrid, break down SportsGrid’s major push into the iGaming space as the network leverages its dominance in free ad-supported sports television to capture the growing online casino market. With an audience of over 240 mil…
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The role of AI is growing in our day-to-day lives, but will it replace us in the jobs we do? We ask Professor Richard Susskind what the rise of artificial intelligence will mean for our work, the economy and the future of humankind. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch wit…
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Ep 539: From Gray List to Green Light - Gibraltar and UAE’s iGaming Credibility
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21:15In today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, Ted Orme-Claye, Viktor Kayed, and Ted Menmuir break down the recent removal of Gibraltar and the UAE from the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) watch list. Viktor, who originally broke the story for SBC News, details why this delisting marks a crucial turning point for these markets. Gibral…
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Tommy Sheridan (pictured) made his name in politics protesting the poll tax and leading the Socialist party into the Scottish Parliament. He was later jailed for perjury, but should that conviction prevent him starting a new career as a social worker? He tells Martin about taking Glasgow City Council to court, his 'gender-critical views' and hopes …
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Ep 538: From Crypto to Compliance - Key Takeaways from SBC Summit Malta
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20:31Hosted by Joe Streeter, today's episode of iGaming Daily returns to conference room floor of SBC Summit Malta, as he is joined by Dennis Algreen, Senior Marketing Director, the discussion focused on the summit and how it emphasised the importance of broadening its focus. A standout theme from the event was the industry’s candid conversation around …
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Bonus: The ‘New Tax Dawn’ for iGaming - What Operators Must Know After SBC Summit 2025
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12:52In this special bonus episode recorded at the close of SBC Summit Malta 2025, join our host, Ted Orme-Claye, who led the Affiliation and Marketing Stage, and Ted Menmuir, the moderator of the AI, Innovation, and Customer Realities track, as they share exclusive insights straight from the operational heart of the iGaming world. Together, they unpack…
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Ep 537: EU vs. Malta: Will Bill 55 Trigger a European Court Clash?
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21:25On this episode of iGaming Daily, the discussion begins in Malta with the highly debated Bill 55 — a legislative move designed to shield Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)-licensed operators from foreign claims, reinforcing the island's position as Europe’s premier iGaming hub. However, this law has sparked legal scrutiny across the EU, with opponents ar…
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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news they missed since covering the latest show releases.First, Kennedy replacement rumors are hot and heavy, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck in the drivers' seat.Then, Tony Gilroy continues to insult Gareth Edwards, Mia Goth is in Starfighter, and does Ahsoka live? All …
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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news they missed since covering the latest show releases.First, Kennedy replacement rumors are hot and heavy, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck in the drivers' seat.Then, Tony Gilroy continues to insult Gareth Edwards, Mia Goth is in Starfighter, and does Ahsoka live? All …
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Following the SNP’s by-election defeat to Scottish Labour last week, reports of a challenge to John Swinney have surfaced. We ask David Wallace Lockhart if that talk should be taken seriously - and what he makes of Rachel Reeves' spending plans. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get…
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Will STAR WARS: Starfighter Bring Back Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron?!
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1:08:01Mia Goth is joining Ryan Gosling in Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie STARFIGHTER! We explain why we believe Goth will be the big bad of the movie, but who else will be in it? We connected some dots and have a wild theory that Oscar Isaac could return as Poe Dameron! Hear us out! That and more including your submitted questions and topics submi…
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Ep 536: Behind the curtain look at slot development and US/Dutch challenges, with Greentube
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23:40In this episode of iGaming Daily, host James Ross sits down with Bernd Baumert, Director of Games Production at Greentube, to explore the dynamic world of online casino game development. From concept to release, they unpack the critical role of player engagement and market-specific customisation in crafting successful slot titles. Bernd Baumert pro…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised public money for the Acorn carbon capture project in Aberdeenshire in the UK Government's spending review. The funding has been broadly welcomed by politicians and the energy industry, so why do Friends of the Earth call Acorn a 'greenwashing scam'? We ask their climate campaigner Alex Lee (pictured) and the BB…
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535: Shot in the Foot - Why Brazil's Proposed Tax Hike Will Boost Illegal Betting
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24:47In this latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosted by Fernando Noodt, the team, including Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from SBC Noticias Brasil, delves into the turbulent Brazilian iGaming market. The discussion centres on a major tax increase proposed for the sector. On June 8th, the government decided to advance a …
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