Episode Details

As iGaming Daily says goodbye to 2025, we’re taking the time to reflect on the year’s biggest and most talked-about industry stories. To kick off the series, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC News Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed to unpack the standout headlines from across the SBC News network, including a jaw-dropping lottery blunder that stunned the industry.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• Which mergers and acquisitions defined 2025, including major moves by Flutter and Allwyn
• How the UK gambling tax debate triggered market volatility and reshaped operator strategies
• What went wrong in the infamous Bulgarian lottery draw that damaged public trust overnight
• Why the legal battle between Playtech and Evolution became one of the industry’s most explosive disputes
• Which trends and regulatory shifts, from US prediction markets to Nordic reform, are set to dominate 2026

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

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