EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

Online gambling regulations and compliance can be daunting. That's where SolutionsHub steps in. In this blog, our experts dissect the regulations, offering insights on how to remain compliant while maximising business opportunities.

Learning from Prohibition

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.

Jan 121 min read

High-Stakes Future of Prediction Markets

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.

Dec 8, 20254 min read

The Scale Shaping UK Gambling Policy

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.

Oct 9, 20255 min read

Europe Moves Closer to Unified Markers of Harm

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.

Oct 3, 20254 min read

Voluntary Code of Practice for Prize Draw Operators later this year

Voluntary Code of Practice for UK Prize Draw Operators

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.

Aug 13, 20254 min read

British Columbia at the Threshold of iGaming Reform

British Columbia faces growing calls to modernize its online gambling system, taking cues from Ontario’s regulated iGaming market while balancing consumer protection, revenue, and industry innovation.

Aug 8, 20253 min read

GSC Expands Interview Requirements to Additional Key Personnel

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission now requires interviews for Deputy MLROs, AML CFT Compliance Officers, and Nominated Officers to strengthen AML CFT governance and ensure the suitability of senior compliance personnel in the gambling sector.

Aug 5, 20252 min read

AML Inspections Series Episode 11: Customer Sampling

Understand how to prepare for GSC AML inspections with Episode 11: Customer Sampling. Learn what documents to submit, how samples are selected, and how to present your customer files effectively.

Aug 1, 20252 min read

‘Hittin It Big’ at Risk After Report Questions Online Competitions

A new report reveals the risks behind the booming online prize draws market. As glamor meets grey regulation, could consumer harm prompt tighter controls?

Jul 30, 20254 min read

AML Inspections Series Episode 10: Compliance Culture

Key takeaways from the GSC’s AML Inspections Series Episode 10, focused on compliance culture. Learn how to build effective policies, monitor practices, and foster a proactive, risk-aware workforce.

Jul 30, 20252 min read

What Stricter Oversight Means for Gambling Operators

Heightened regulatory scrutiny is transforming the online gambling industry. Learn what stricter oversight, AML measures, and responsible gambling practices mean for operators aiming to stay compliant and competitive.

Jul 29, 20257 min read

What is Hawala? How Informal Money Transfers Pose AML Risks

Explore how hawala works, its legitimate uses, and the financial crime risks it poses. A must-read legal analysis for AML compliance professionals and financial crime lawyers.

Jul 17, 20255 min read

Why Fragmented Compliance is Killing Long-Term Growth

Fragmented compliance kills growth. Learn why iGaming operators must embed compliance into strategy to avoid fines, build trust, and scale sustainably.

Jul 13, 20252 min read

AML Inspections Series Episode 09: Staff Vetting & Training

The latest GSC AML/CFT webinar focuses on staff vetting and training — two critical components of a compliant gambling operation. In this article, SolutionsHub breaks down the episode’s key insights and shares practical steps for operators to strengthen internal controls and inspection readiness.

Jun 27, 20252 min read

Gambling AI One Year into the EU AI Act

As AI becomes integral to online gambling, from personalised recommendations to risk monitoring, the EU AI Act introduces sweeping regulations that redefine how these technologies must be designed and deployed. One year into the Act’s adoption, Emma Shilling explores what it means for operators to remain compliant, protect users, and lead ethically in an increasingly AI-driven industry.

Jun 13, 20254 min read