The Identity and Beyond Blog

Digital IDs are gaining momentum, fast. The convergence of mobile driver’s license (mDL) adoption across the U.S., eIDAS 2.0 rolling out across Europe, and integration into Apple, Google, and Samsung wallets has shifted digital identity from a future-state concept to a present-day reality. That’s why businesses no longer question whether they should accept digital IDs….

Ireland’s gambling sector is entering its most significant regulatory shift in nearly a century. Under the new framework, remote betting operators and remote betting intermediaries serving Irish players will transition to Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) licensing from July 1, 2026, with existing revenue-issued remote licenses expiring the day before. GRAI has opened applications…

The World Cup is creating an unprecedented surge in sports betting, much of it happening online, and the gaming industry is under pressure to grow responsibly. New data from the 2026 Jumio Online Identity Study shows that consumers want to bet, expect platforms to protect minors, and are willing to verify their identities to do…

For decades, identity verification has operated on the flawed assumption that a decision made at onboarding remains valid indefinitely. In reality, a user verified today can become a significant fraud risk tomorrow as new patterns, connections and signals emerge that were simply not visible at the moment of original verification. Some users start with legitimate…

Teams rely on reporting not just to access data, but to drive decisions, optimize workflows, and stay ahead of operational trends. And as organizations scale, the demand for faster, more flexible, and more consistent reporting continues to grow. Jumio’s customers have requested the following key reporting enhancements: Standardize and automate recurring workflows to help teams…

The identity verification landscape has entered uncharted territory. Generative AI models now produce government IDs so convincing that they fool trained human reviewers and bypass traditional verification systems. These aren’t simple fakes; they’re built with sophisticated AI that can replicate security features, fonts, and layouts with startling accuracy. For fraud prevention teams and compliance officers,…

Online gaming operators in the U.S. face one of the most complex regulatory environments in any industry. Unlike most sectors where federal standards create consistency, gaming regulation operates as a patchwork of state-level requirements, each with distinct identity verification, Know Your Customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance obligations. For operators seeking to launch or…

Jumio’s Cross-Transaction Risk capability provides holistic insights by analyzing identity transactions across contexts, channels, and time. It leverages the Jumio Identity Graph to connect past legitimate and fraudulent transactions, giving you a complete view of each user’s activity history and the ability to assess and flag risk. Unlike one-time document checks, Cross-Transaction Risk provides visibility…

As online gambling expands across the U.S., compliance with online casino age verification and state gambling age laws has become critical. Each state now enforces its own casino age verification requirements, requiring operators to confirm player eligibility, prevent underage gambling, and adhere to strict online gambling compliance standards. This guide breaks down the legal landscape,…

As companies expand into new international markets, identity verification becomes a cornerstone of risk management, compliance and customer trust. The global identity verification market was valued at $13.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $52.05 billion by 2033, reflecting the critical role that robust verification plays in successful international growth. Yet standards and…

Customer onboarding is the gateway to revenue, retention and long-term trust, yet it’s also one of the most common points of customer loss. Onboarding abandonment occurs when potential customers start the signup or identity verification process but never finish it. In an era of digital-first interactions, this moment can make or break your growth strategy….

In the last few years, the global online gaming industry has exploded, offering nearly unlimited outlets and opportunities for entertainment and, unfortunately, fraud. As platforms continue to scale, they attract not only millions of legitimate players but also sophisticated fraudsters and organized crime groups looking to exploit vulnerabilities. From small-time scammers seeking to abuse sign-up…