Player protection is rapidly evolving beyond traditional responsible gambling tools into a new ecosystem shaped by payments, financial data and predictive technology. As financial and behavioural intelligence become increasingly central to identifying and managing gambling-related risk, how can innovation and frictionless experiences coexist with meaningful consumer protection?
· Exploring how AI, open banking, Single Customer View models and pan-operator transaction data are reshaping affordability monitoring and early harm detection.
· Assessing the growing role of financial intelligence, behavioural markers and real-time payment analysis in next-generation player protection strategies.
· Balancing frictionless consumer experiences, financial surveillance, privacy and regulatory accountability in a rapidly evolving gambling ecosystem