Soft2Bet audits in Ireland and Ontario: new requirements for online gambling solution providers
Regulators are strengthening oversight of the online gambling market
Regulators in Ireland and the Canadian province of Ontario have begun investigations of several online platforms that, according to a journalistic investigation, may be linked to online gambling technology provider Soft2Bet. The investigations were prompted by international media reports based on leaked internal company documents and an analysis of the network of operators using the provider's software solutions.
Special attention is being paid to whether individual websites complied with local legislation and whether they provided services to users from regulated jurisdictions without the necessary permits. The investigations are currently in the information gathering phase, and the regulators' final findings have not yet been published.
What prompted the investigation
According to Investigate Europe's July 2026 investigation, several companies associated with Soft2Bet allegedly collaborated with a network of websites previously blacklisted by European regulators. The publications allege that significant financial flows from operators operating without licenses in certain European countries may have been channeled through the network of affiliated entities.
However, publications alone do not automatically establish violations. Regulators conduct their own investigations to determine whether legal requirements have been violated and whether liability extends to participants in the software supply chain.
Potential market implications
If violations are confirmed, the investigations could lead to increased requirements for B2B solution providers in the iGaming industry. More and more regulators are viewing technology providers not only as platform developers but also as ecosystem participants obligated to monitor the use of their products by licensed operators.
Particular attention is expected to be paid to KYC and AML procedures, partner monitoring, and verification of end operators using software. This trend is in line with the general commitment of global regulators to increasing transparency in the gambling market and combating illegal gambling.
Why Compliance Is Becoming a Key Factor
Modern regulators assess not only the presence of a license but also the quality of a company's internal control systems. Client identification procedures, sources of funds, partner relations, advertising activities, and responsible gaming mechanisms are all examined.
For technology companies, this means the need to regularly conduct internal audits, monitor the use of their platforms, and promptly adapt to legislative changes in various countries.
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