EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills has been featured in iGamingFuture, commenting on Bally’s Intralot, evoke and whether regulation, taxation and margin pressure will drive further consolidation across mature regulated gambling markets.

SolutionsHub has won the Corporate Services Supplier award at the EGR B2B Awards 2026, recognising the firm’s work supporting iGaming operators with licensing, compliance, governance and regulatory preparation.

SolutionsHub has supported PlaySmart through its successful Isle of Man B2C gambling licence application, allowing the business to move ahead with its direct-to-player strategy from a well-established regulatory jurisdiction.

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 Isle of Man’s developing data asset framework may have meaningful implications for iGaming businesses, particularly where proprietary datasets play an important role in governance, valuation and future growth.

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.

Lee Hills examines the UK Gambling Commission’s ban on mixed-product incentives and explores how well-intentioned regulatory measures can sometimes create unintended consequences for licensed operators and the wider gambling market.

With Ireland’s new gambling framework now live, SolutionsHub comments on early operator interest and the broader strategic implications for European markets.

Following his recent SiGMA article, Lee Hills was interviewed at ICE on the future of regulated iGaming, licensing strategy, and why sustainable growth depends on evidence-led regulation and aligned incentives.

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.

SiGMA World has published a new article examining the Isle of Man Government’s backing of iGaming, featuring commentary from SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills on governance, assurance and regulatory confidence.

The Isle of Man Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the iGaming sector. This statement signals regulatory stability, but also higher expectations around governance, evidence and operational substance.

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.

SolutionsHub will attend ICE 2026 as a stand partner with Digital Isle of Man, meeting international gaming, fintech and technology businesses operating across regulated markets.

SolutionsHub has opened a new Dublin office to support operators entering Ireland’s soon-to-be regulated gambling market. The expansion strengthens our local presence and helps clients prepare for Irish licence applications, compliance requirements and the upcoming GRAI framework.