Ep 682: Back to the Future of iGaming: Taxes, Tech and the World Cup Test

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by co-host Fernando Noodt and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir to reflect on the defining narratives of 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 could hold for the global iGaming industry.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why 2025 may mark the midpoint of gambling’s most conflicted decadeHow aggressive global tax hikes are reshaping operator margins and market strategyWhat India’s real-money gaming ban means for regulation worldwideWhy the 2026 World Cup could be the highest-risk betting event the industry has ever seenWhere AI is genuinely impacting iGaming today and where the hype still outweighs realityHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Fernando Noodt & Ted Menmuir Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. 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.