EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

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.

The UK’s decision to raise Remote Gaming Duty to 40% has triggered a structural retreat in its online gambling sector. Licensed operators face unprecedented tax pressure, investment is evaporating, smaller firms are exiting, and consumers risk being driven toward unregulated sites, while Ireland emerges as a key beneficiary.

Policy uncertainty and shifting tax rules are widening the gap between UK policymakers and industry. With rising regulatory pressure and unpredictable taxation, companies like Sky Bet are moving key operations offshore in search of stability—signalling deeper challenges for the UK’s competitiveness.

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.

SolutionsHub has been honoured in the ACQ5 Country Awards 2025, receiving recognition for excellence in eGaming and fintech compliance. CEO Lee Hills was also awarded Gamechanger of the Year for AML leadership. These awards reflect our commitment to supporting clients in highly regulated industries.