EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills writes for SiGMA News on why the traditional licence arbitrage model is changing and what that means for iGaming operators.

GRAI has opened consultations on three draft regulations covering prescribed games, records and accounts, and information for account holders. Operators have until 3pm on 20 August 2026 to respond.

Our CEO, Lee Hills, writes for iGaming Business on why operators should use the Gambling Commission’s regulatory burden exercise to present specific evidence and workable alternatives.

EEGaming and HIPTHER have featured Lee Hills’ latest article on the practical implementation of UKGC Financial Risk Assessments.

SiGMA News has published an opinion piece by SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills examining the implementation of the Isle of Man’s Data Asset Foundations legislation.

The Gambling Commission has outlined the first stage of Financial Risk Assessments, including the initial deposit thresholds, how assessments will work and what operators should do to prepare.

EN 18144 gives European gambling operators a shared framework for identifying potentially harmful behaviour. Its value will depend on how markers are interpreted, escalated and turned into proportionate action.

As gaming regulation becomes more country-specific, operators need licensing structures that support long-term resilience, banking, payments and investor confidence. Lee Hills explores why the Isle of Man remains well placed as a credible hub for businesses building towards regulated markets.

The GRAI has opened an industry survey on prescribed games for remote and in-person gaming. It is an early but important sign of the Irish regime moving from headline reform into product-level definition.

SolutionsHub has been shortlisted for the EGR B2B Awards 2026 in the Corporate Services Supplier category, recognising its work supporting iGaming businesses with licensing, regulatory strategy and compliance.

A single EU gambling framework sounds efficient. The legal and political reality makes it unworkable. National control is not a temporary feature of the system, it is the system.

The Isle of Man’s proposed civil penalties framework reflects the continued evolution of its regulatory approach, aligning with international standards while maintaining a proportionate and structured model.

If we want to tackle the black market effectively, we need to understand why players are choosing it. This piece explores the role of friction, communication and player experience in driving that shift.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has confirmed the opening of its licensing portal, marking the formal start of the application process under Ireland’s new betting regulatory regime.

Ireland has taken a decisive step in implementing its new gambling framework, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland now formally empowered to issue licences under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.

Lee Hills explores the parallels between historical prohibition policies and modern gambling regulation, arguing that overly blunt interventions can undermine consumer protection and that evidence-led, proportionate regulation delivers better long-term outcomes.

Prediction markets turn real-world events into tradable assets, merging finance, entertainment, and speculation. As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi grow, they raise critical questions about regulation, manipulation, addiction, and the future role of markets in shaping public narratives.

For over two decades, the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) has set the global standard for measuring gambling harm. Yet as gambling moves online, new tools such as Markers of Harm offer a chance to balance data, prevention, and player wellbeing, moving the industry from measuring harm after it happens to managing risk before it begins.

Two years ago, the idea of a common framework for markers of harm in online gambling was still emerging from academic research. Today, after a Europe-wide vote, that framework is on its way to becoming a formal European standard. The shift marks a milestone in the industry’s approach to consumer protection and could unify how gambling risk is identified across the continent.

UK Government to introduce a Voluntary Code for prize draw operators after a critical report highlights transparency, marketing, and fairness concerns in the £1.3bn sector.