EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

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.

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

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.

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.

We’re in Rome for SiGMA World Europe 2025, exploring new ideas, meeting partners, and discussing the future of iGaming and fintech regulation.

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.

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 August 2024, a quiet but defining moment in the history of artificial intelligence unfolded. There were no fireworks or sweeping...

Lee Hills, CEO The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), a non-profit body responsible for developing standards in Europe, has...

Emma Shilling, Head of Compliance The European Union (EU) has made a significant stride in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)...

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a consultation report that provides recommendations for the...

Emma Shilling, Head of Compliance The AI Act received approval from key parliamentary committees in the European Parliament on 11 May,...

Lee Hills, CEO Online gambling is a popular form of entertainment and a lucrative industry. As a result, governments have taken steps to...

In an increasingly AI enabled world, the legal and ethical questions surrounding intellectual property ownership and protection grow...

The European Union (EU) is on the cusp of adopting some of the most comprehensive and far-reaching regulations related to crypto-assets....

The European Union (EU) Parliament has approved the pioneering Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in a 517-38 vote, making it the...

Nick Wright, Countless individuals have experienced the unauthorised use and breach of their personal data after sharing it with online...