Who’s Really at Risk? Consumer Awareness, Drivers and Motivations
19 Jan 2026
CC5.1
World Regulatory Briefing
Who is truly at risk of migrating to the black market? And what should be done about it? The prevailing narrative that only self-excluded individuals and underage users are susceptible to black market activity has come into question. How do policymakers and licensed operators build trust when there is a lack of public understanding around regulation? When onshore and offshore sites can look nearly identical, what is the public understanding of how to verify licensing status?