UK Gambling 2025 Year-in-Review (and what it sets up for 2026)
2025 felt like the year the UK’s “White Paper era” stopped being theory and started landing as day-to-day reality for operators and players — with…
Senior Gambling Analyst · 25+ Years Industry Experience
Mario Nawalif is a senior gambling analyst with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the online gambling industry, covering online casinos, sportsbook operations, licensing frameworks, and player protection standards.
Over the course of his career, Mario has worked closely with licensed operators, affiliates, and compliance teams, giving him direct insight into how gambling platforms function beyond surface-level marketing. His analysis focuses on practical issues such as licensing quality, payment reliability, withdrawal practices, player risk, and regulatory differences across jurisdictions.
At PSI, Mario contributes independent editorial content designed to help players better understand the realities of online gambling. His work is based on direct testing, long-term observation, and real operational knowledge, with a strong emphasis on transparency and responsible decision-making.
Rather than promoting platforms, Mario’s goal is to provide clear, factual information that helps readers avoid common pitfalls, misleading claims, and unnecessary risks in an often complex and poorly regulated environment.
Areas of expertise include:
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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is a cornerstone of the UK’s gambling industry, ensuring that gambling remains fair, safe, and crime-free. As the regulatory…