What It Is:AI governance refers to the frameworks, policies, and controls that ensure artificial intelligence systems are used responsibly, safely, and in compliance with legal and ethical standards. It encompasses areas such as transparency, accountability, fairness, data privacy, and human oversight. For the gambling sector, where AI is increasingly used to optimise operations and personalise […]
The Update As we enter the second half of 2025, the cyber threat landscape is marked by increasing sophistication, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role in both offensive and defensive cyber operations. Threat actors are leveraging AI to automate and enhance the effectiveness of their attacks, making them more adaptive and harder to […]
This is a Thought Experiment for strategic scenario planning. It explores a hypothetical situation inspired by real-world trends. It is not a prediction or report of actual events. Scenario Set-Up In this scenario, gambling regulators in several mature markets agree on a framework that classifies specific product design features as “high-risk” based on their potential […]
Snapshot Summary:This benchmark insight examines the regulatory frameworks governing gambling in the UK, EU, and Africa as of 2025. It highlights key differences and similarities in licensing, compliance, and consumer protection standards, offering strategic insights for gambling industry leaders operating across these regions. Key Findings: What This Means for Leadership: Operating across these regions requires […]
The Update:Consumer spending across Southern Europe in 2024 and early 2025 has shown a complex pattern of resilience and volatility. Spain led the eurozone with a 3.2% GDP growth in 2024, driven by robust domestic demand and a thriving tourism sector. Greece maintained a steady growth trajectory at 2.3%, supported by EU recovery funds and […]
Snapshot Summary: This benchmark insight examines regulatory standards and industry practices for the placement of responsible gambling (RG) messages across eight key gambling jurisdictions: the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Spain, and Italy. Drawing from regulatory documents, industry reports, and academic studies, it highlights variations in RG message placement requirements and […]
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 […]
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 world of casino manufacturing stands on the verge of significant shifts as tariffs begin to reshape the industry. Here, I aim to share some insights into the financial challenges these tariffs present for us as industry leaders and explore practical strategies to navigate these uncertain times. **Understanding Tariffs and Their Economic Repercussions** Tariffs, as […]
The Update: President Donald Trump has commenced a four-day diplomatic visit to the Middle East, beginning in Saudi Arabia. The agenda centres on regional security, energy cooperation, and foreign investment frameworks. Meetings with senior Saudi and Emirati officials are expected to focus on economic diversification and strategic bilateral initiatives. This visit coincides with growing international […]
