EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In the Isle of Man, two roles stand at the forefront of financial crime prevention – the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) and...

Online gambling can be vulnerable to fraud and other predicate offences to money laundering. Operators facilitate large volumes of...

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission ("GSC") has announced a procedural update with the introduction of a Role Cessation Form....

The Sanctions Act 2024 (“The Act”) is a specific law designed to enforce UK sanctions legislation in the Isle of Man. 

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is often seen as a threat, but for the online gambling sector, perhaps the rewards outweigh the risks. It...

The UK’s HM Treasury has recently addressed the controversial proposal to regulate cryptoasset trading as gambling. The House of Commons...

Nick Bowden, Head of Regulatory Affair Nick Bowden is the Head of Regulatory Affairs for SolutionsHub with a passion for assisting...

Millions of people enjoying the thrill of a virtual wager whilst out-and-about or from the comfort of their own homes but what ensures...