Ep 731: Kaizen Gaming Aquisition, Betsson's Canadian takeover and the World Cup

In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss why major operators are still making bold acquisitions despite global economic uncertainty, the growing role of AI in sportsbook trading ahead of the World Cup, and what Betsson’s latest move in Canada signals for the future of the North American market.Tune in to today’s episode to find out:Why Kaizen Gaming has acquired AI trading modelling firm GameplAI and what it means for sportsbook operations.How operators are preparing their trading models and platforms ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Whether the increasing use of AI in trading could impact pricing and value for players.The key insights from SBC’s recent World Cup Digital Day sessions.Why Betsson has acquired Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C operations and what it means for the expanding Canadian market. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Joe Streeter & Ted Orme-Claye Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonaldLearn 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.