From Regulator to Advisor: Tommy Corlett Joins SolutionsHub

The world of gambling regulation is often a cat-and-mouse game between operators and authorities. However, sometimes the actors switch sides to provide more clarity within the industry. The latest addition to SolutionsHub, Tommy Corlett, is a prime example of this transfer of expertise. After nearly a decade serving the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), he is now moving to the consulting side to lead companies through the thicket of regulatory requirements.

Tommy Corlett brings a perspective that cannot be found in textbooks. He has spent years scrutinizing companies from the regulator's point of view. He knows where firms stumble when the theory of compliance meets the reality of daily operations. His appointment as Head of Regulatory Assurance and Remediation marks a strategic step for SolutionsHub, as requirements for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) are being massively tightened worldwide.

Numbers and facts

Tommy Corlett looks back on an impressive career. He spent a total of nine years with the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. His career at the authority began as a Gaming Inspector before he was promoted to Senior Inspector for AML/CFT inspections in November 2023. In this role, he was instrumental in dissecting the control mechanisms of gambling companies and uncovering weaknesses in their processes.

Lee Hills, CEO of SolutionsHub, sees this experience as the decisive advantage for his clients. Corlett knows the regulators' testing procedures inside out. He has spent years demanding evidence for the effectiveness of controls and knows exactly what happens when the submitted documents do not stand up to scrutiny. This expertise is now to be used to close gaps before an official inspector enters the building or opens the digital data room.

"Tommy has spent nine years looking at businesses from the regulator’s side of the table, so he knows exactly what gets tested and where firms can come unstuck. His experience is going to be incredibly useful for our clients. He knows what regulators expect to see, how they test it and what happens when the evidence does not stack up." - Lee Hills, CEO of SolutionsHub

Background

Corlett's move to SolutionsHub comes at a time when the industry is under enormous pressure. Supervisory authorities no longer just demand paper protocols, but real, resilient evidence of the effectiveness of protective measures. Corlett himself emphasizes that he is ready to use his experience in a new way. He wants to help companies understand what regulators are actually looking for in practice.

Particularly appealing about his new role at SolutionsHub is the focus on evidence and the proper remediation of problems. His work will extend to both clients just entering regulated markets and established operators who need to optimize their ongoing compliance management. It is about establishing compliance not as a tedious duty, but as an operational standard that holds up even under pressure.

"After nine years at the GSC, I am ready to use my experience in a different way and help businesses understand what regulators are actually looking for when they test something in practice." - Tommy Corlett, Head of Regulatory Assurance and Remediation at SolutionsHub

Why it matters for German players

For German players, this news is of great indirect importance. Although SolutionsHub operates from the Isle of Man, standards for AML and player protection are becoming increasingly aligned internationally. In Germany, the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021) provides the framework. The Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) pays meticulous attention to ensuring that operators on the whitelist comply with strict rules. These include the deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month and the stake limit of one euro per spin for virtual slot machines.

When experts like Corlett switch sides, it often leads to a professionalization of the entire industry. German players benefit when operators learn through such advisors to implement their LUGAS connections and OASIS checks not just technically, but perfectly in terms of content. A casino that has its compliance under control offers a safer environment for the end user. Anyone playing in Germany should therefore always ensure they only play with providers holding a GGL license. These providers are subject to monitoring that is no less strict than what Corlett performed at the GSC.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

Casinos with a German license from the GGL are under permanent observation. The authority in Halle demands seamless documentation. Appointments like Tommy Corlett's show that the need for regulatory expertise is increasing. Operators must prove that their algorithms for the early detection of gambling addiction work and that money laundering prevention is not an empty phrase. In an environment where licenses can be quickly revoked for violations, a preventive check by former inspectors is a valuable tool for risk minimization.