SolutionsHub reflects on strong first half of 2026

SolutionsHub is reflecting on a strong first half of 2026, with its 10th anniversary, EGR B2B Awards success, increased market visibility and Ireland expansion all shaping the company's development this year.

2026 has reinforced SolutionsHub's position as an iGaming licensing and regulatory consultancy for operators, suppliers and investors working across regulated markets that continue to place more demands on licensing, governance and compliance.

In June, SolutionsHub was named Corporate Services Supplier of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2026. The award recognised the licensing, compliance, governance and corporate support the business provides to clients operating across regulated gambling markets.

For SolutionsHub, the recognition was particularly important because much of that work takes place before applications are submitted and long before licence approvals become public. Effective regulatory support depends on preparation, clear advice and detailed understanding of what regulators expect from businesses entering or operating in licensed markets.

The award came in the same month that SolutionsHub celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since being founded in the Isle of Man in 2016, the company has grown into an international regulatory and licensing consultancy with a track record of more than 120 licensing approvals.

During the first half of the year, SolutionsHub has put more of its regulatory thinking into the market. The focus has been on practical matters, helping businesses understand how changing rules affect licensing, governance, compliance and operational planning.

Ireland is now a live part of the business. SolutionsHub's Dublin office and Ireland programme are supporting companies preparing for the new regime under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). As that market takes shape, operators and suppliers will need support from people who understand how licensing regimes work in practice, especially around governance, evidence and operational readiness.

The second half of the year will also bring further team growth, with senior sector experience joining the business. That will add depth to the team and strengthen the support SolutionsHub can give clients across regulated markets.

Lee Hills, CEO:

"Ten years after SolutionsHub was founded, 2026 has already given us plenty of reasons to take stock.

For us, it has never been about getting applications submitted. A lot of the value sits in the preparation, the questions asked early and the understanding of what regulators need to see before a business reaches that point.

The EGR B2B Awards recognition meant a lot because it acknowledged that kind of work. It is not always the most visible part of the process, but it is often where the outcome is shaped.

Ireland is a good example of where that experience matters. As the regime develops, businesses will need practical support from people who understand how licensing works once theory meets day-to-day operations.

SolutionsHub will continue to grow in the second half of the year, but that growth has to be built on clear advice, practical support and work that stands up to scrutiny."