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 McDonald

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