It wasn’t a popular decision. In fact, it was one of the more uncomfortable internal debates I’d had in years. The room had already made up its mind. Too inexperienced. Too leftfield. Not enough time in the trenches. I could hear the warning bells in every sentence. But I couldn’t ignore the feeling that we […]
To: Executive Leadership TeamFrom: TGB Strategy Memos GPTDate: 20 May 2025Subject: Structuring Effective Regulatory Reporting to Boards Executive Summary: As regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally, gambling operators must ensure that their board-level reporting structures are robust, transparent, and aligned with best practices. This memo outlines key considerations and recommendations for structuring regulatory reporting to boards, ensuring […]
This Question Pack is designed for leadership teams seeking to evaluate the effectiveness, credibility, and strategic handling of internal misconduct reports. In a sector characterised by regulatory scrutiny, reputational sensitivity, and workforce dispersion, the ability to detect, escalate, and resolve misconduct internally is not just a compliance function but a core governance capability. These questions […]
In recent years, several high-profile investigations have exposed severe deficiencies in the way gambling operators manage internal misconduct. These cases raise urgent ethical and governance questions about the robustness of whistleblower protections, the sincerity of internal reporting mechanisms, and the willingness of boards and executives to prioritise institutional integrity over short-term profit. The mishandling of […]
If sub-Saharan Africa is the gambling industry’s next gold rush, then Nigeria and Kenya are its El Dorado. Or so the story goes. Multinational operators, dazzled by demographic potential and smartphone proliferation, are rushing into these jurisdictions with the same blind optimism that fuelled earlier expansions into Latin America and Southeast Asia. But in Nigeria […]
The Update: In 2024, Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers experienced a significant erosion of trust in digital financial services, driven by a surge in sophisticated cyber fraud and a perceived lack of adequate institutional safeguards. Reports indicate that individual consumers in Asia collectively lost nearly $700 billion to digital scams in 2024, underscoring the scale of the […]
What It Is Crash games are a form of online gambling where players place bets on a multiplier that increases over time. The objective is to cash out before the multiplier “crashes,” which can happen at any moment. If a player cashes out in time, they win their stake multiplied by the current multiplier; if […]
Snapshot Summary: This benchmark insight examines the scale and investment in responsible gambling (RG) functions across key gambling markets, focusing on team sizes, spending levels, and structural approaches. Drawing on verified data from the United States and the United Kingdom, it highlights significant variations in RG resource allocation and underscores the strategic implications for operators […]
The Update In May 2025, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a targeted cybersecurity alert to the gambling sector, highlighting an escalation in cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing campaigns. This move follows a series of high-profile cyber incidents affecting UK retailers, including Co-op and Marks & Spencer, underscoring the […]
Taco John’s, a prominent player in the fast-food Mexican scene, is shaking things up with some important changes in its leadership team. Alongside promoting from within, new talent is being welcomed to elevate the brand further. Key Points Kristin Nuss is promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, bringing over 25 years of legal experience. […]
