Ep 474: Trump's tariff war results in Canada rejecting US gaming equipment

03/14/25 • 22 min

It's Tariff Wars on today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, as SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, returns, alongside Tom Nightingale, Senior Journalist at SBC Americas and Canadian Gaming Business, after his impressive debut, to look into the significant impact of Trump tariffs on the Canadian gaming industry.

As part of retaliatory action amid President Donald Trump’s economic measures against Canada, including a since-delayed 25% tariff on all goods exported from Canada to the U.S., the government of Alberta has banned the purchase of slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs) from American-based suppliers.

The duo also delve into the controversial topic of Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines, exploring the arguments surrounding their classification and the lack of scrutiny compared to online gaming bills.

To read more on what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:

Canadian Provinces Tell Gaming Regulators 'Don't Buy American'

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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Canadian Provinces Tell Gaming Regulators 'Don't Buy American'

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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Ep 473: The Facebook factor in India’s gambling black market engagement

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, Danny Lee and Joe Streeter of iGaming Expert, discuss the significant impact of the black market on iGaming in India.

A report by the All India Gaming Federation has revealed the extent at which players in the country engage with the black market.

The report detailed that unlicensed betting platforms had a total of 1.6 billion visits over a three month period.

The duo highlight recent research that reveals staggering engagement levels. They explore the role of social media in driving traffic to illegal platforms, the effectiveness of current regulatory measures, and the importance of education in combating these issues.

Them, towards the second hald of the episode, the conversation touches on the Premier League and potential betting opportunities as the season progresses.

To read more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:

- https://igamingexpert.com/news/affiliates/facebook-surging-india-black-market/

Host: Danny Lee
Guest: Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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Ep 475: Tax extravaganza across Latin America

We kickstart the week in Latin America in today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, with the key focus on taxation trends across the continent.

Joining Fernando Noodt, Senior Business Journalist at SBC Noticias, is Elisa Marcante, and Ana Maria Menezes of SBC Noticias Brasil, who delve into the evolving landscape of the Brazilian iGaming market, focusing on taxation, regulatory developments, and the implications of advertising bans.

They also explore taxation trends across Latin America, including Colombia and Peru, and provide updates on the land-based casino industry in the region.

To read more on the topics dicussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

Potential retroactive tax in Brazil: https://sbcnoticias.com/br/cpi-das-bets-receita-federal/
- Luckia Colombia to cover VAT cost: https://sbcnoticias.com/apuestas-colombia-iva-luckia-bono-especial/
- Peru tax collection: https://sbcnoticias.com/juego-online-peru-operadores-aportaron-isc/
- Collusion case update in Chile: https://sbcnoticias.com/justicia-admite-corporacion-meier-causa-colusion/

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Elisa Marcante, and Ana Maria Menezes
Producer: James Ross & Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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