Paul Leyland

Paul Leyland is a highly respected figure in the iGaming and gambling industry, renowned as a co-founder and partner of Regulus Partners, a global strategic advisory business specializing in the sports and leisure sectors. He also serves as a contributing industry analyst for The Gambling Journal, offering deep expertise in sports betting, online gambling, and market structure.

Leyland's advisory work at Regulus Partners focuses on economic, financial, and business models within the gambling sector, with a particular emphasis on regulatory change. His extensive background includes considerable financial analysis and M&A experience across financial services and various industries.

Before co-founding Regulus Partners in 2013, Paul Leyland was the Corporate Development Director at William Hill. In this role, he was instrumental in developing an omnichannel strategy, fostering effective stakeholder relations, and providing M&A advice.

From 2000 to 2011, Leyland was among the first equity analysts to cover the online gambling sector, even before the UIGEA. He went on to specialize in the online, retail, and supply-chain sectors with a global coverage. His insights are frequently sought after, and he has been quoted discussing the impact of regulatory changes on market growth and the evolving strategies for affiliates in the gambling industry.