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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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...

Nick Bowden, Head of Regulatory Affairs at SolutionsHub, provides expert commentary on the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission’s...