It's an episode of big names and exclusive name drops as iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, welcomes SBC's CEO and Founder, Rasmus Sojmark, to dig deeper into the Legends Charity Game in Lisbon this September.

Rasmus delves deeper into, what will be, an unforgettable night of football as SBC proudly presents the Legends Charity Game, a historic showdown between the World Legends and Portugal Legends, taking place on Monday, September 15th in Lisbon. The event aims to raise over €1 million for global communities affected by conflict and war, blending the magic of the beautiful game with a powerful humanitarian mission.

The pitch will be graced by football royalty. The Portugal Legends, led by Luís Figo, will reunite stars from the iconic Euro 2004 squad, including Deco, Quaresma, Victor Baía, and more. On the other side, the World Legends, managed by Peter Schmeichel and Diego Lugano, will feature Ronaldinho, Cafu, Zanetti, Hagi, Van der Sar, and Henrik Larsson, just to name a few.

One of the most anticipated storylines? Greece's Georgios Karagounis faces the very players he defeated in the Euro 2004 final.

The Legends Charity Game also kicks off the SBC Summit Lisbon (Sept 16–18), the biggest B2B iGaming event of the year. The summit will host 700 exhibitors, eight conference stages, and 30,000+ attendees. Highlights include a Super Stage press event with the football legends, live music, free food, and headline performances from Joel Corry, Timmy Trumpet, Imanbek, Alok, and The Blackouts.

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Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Rasmus Sojmark
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC's Charlie Horner and Tom Nightingale dive into the far-reaching implications of the newly introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, a sweeping US budget bill that has sparked major conversations in the gambling sector.

While much of the media attention has focused on the bill’s controversial limitation on deducting gambling losses, the episode shines a light on a more overlooked, yet crucial, aspect: an update to the tax reporting threshold for slot machine jackpot wins.

Tom, who was among the first to break the story, explains how the threshold, untouched since 1977, has finally been raised from $1,200 to $2,000, with future adjustments tied to inflation.

This change addresses a long-standing pain point in casino operations, where a modest jackpot win could halt a machine for nearly an hour while a W2G tax form was processed. The industry has widely applauded the update, with the American Gaming Association calling it a "long overdue modernisation."

In the second half of the episode, SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, provides a report from her time at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) summer conference in Louisville, Kentucky. From prediction markets to VGTs in rural communities, and the polarising "cannibalisation panel" examining iGaming’s impact on land-based casinos.

Highlights include controversial remarks from former CFTC Counselor Josh Sterling, who downplayed responsible gambling protections, and a heated exchange between industry figures on the future of online gambling.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Charlie Horner, SBC's Media Manager, takes the hosting seat as he's joined by SBC's "Two Teds" - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye - as the three talk the global gambling industry's 2025 interim results.

Leading gambling firms are under scrutiny as analysts and investors assess their performance amid mounting tax pressures across key markets like the UK, Netherlands, and France.

The trio highlight the most important signals for investors and stakeholders in this high-stakes environment. With the post-COVID boom behind us, the focus has shifted sharply toward cost control, free cash flow, and bottom-line profitability. The "Two Teds" break down how ongoing legislative shifts, such as the UK Gambling Act review, and increasing market saturation are reshaping operator strategies.

Looking ahead, thre three explore the industry’s uncertain future as increased taxation may lead to cost-cutting, reduced marketing spend, and potential workforce reductions. Could we see a wave of M&A activity as companies navigate this turbulent period? They also discuss the impact of these dynamics on global players like Entain and Flutter, and how newer markets such as Brazil are performing under pressure.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross & Martyn Elliott

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