The Pools Adds Compliance Expert Caroline Newman as Director of Regulatory Compliance

The Pools, one of the forerunners in UK pool betting, has added an industry heavyweight as its new director of regulatory compliance. The one up to the task was Caroline Newman, an experienced individual with a robust track record in regulatory matters.

The Pools Welcomes a Compliance Savant to Its Team

According to the announcement, Newman, who has some 10+ years of experience within gaming compliance, will join The Pools as its director of regulatory compliance. In this position, she will help the company adopt best practices and remain compliant throughout a somewhat turbulent period for UK betting.

While the British gaming industry remains strong, it continues to be rocked by reforms and shifting regulations, forcing companies to evolve and adapt. With a decade of experience in compliance and prior positions at a variety of gaming companies, Newman will help The Pools navigate this changing landscape.

For context, Newman’s prior experiences include stints with companies, such as Playtech, Midnite, Entain, and Inspired Gaming. Her time in compliance-related positions helped her develop the exact qualities needed to guide a company and help it achieve perfect compliance.

Newman Vows to Achieve the Highest Industry Standards

The company leadership welcomed Newman on board, expecting her to be a major contributor to the overall business. James Arnold, the company’s chief executive officer, lauded her as an esteemed compliance expert with a shining career in gaming compliance.

Newman herself was very pleased with the new position, saying that she is looking forward to applying her skillset and everything she has learned throughout her time at various gaming companies to The Pools. She called the brand “iconic,” highlighting its long history and prestige.

Newman vowed to focus on modernizing The Pools’ compliance initiatives and ensure that the company is always ahead of the curve when it comes to achieving the highest industry standards.

Moving forward, the focus is on innovation and modernization. I want to support The Pools in upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and player protection, especially in a landscape that continues to evolve.

Caroline Newman, director of regulatory compliance, The Pools

UK Regulator Scrutinized Social Media Giants

Speaking of UK regulation, the UKGC’s executive director, Tim Miller, just scrutinized social media operators for turning a blind eye to illegal gaming ads.

In a speech delivered at ICE Barcelona, he accused tech giants of wanting to have their cake and eat it due to their lax policy on illegal gambling ads on their platforms. He rejected the notion that these companies are unaware of the ads in question and encouraged them to be more responsible if they wish to maintain a positive relationship with the regulated gaming industry.