Tim Miller to Leave Gambling Commission After Ten Years
United Kingdom.- 30 June 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Tim Miller, Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, will leave the regulator in September 2026 after a decade of service during which he led several of the UK’s most significant gambling policy reforms.
News Details
Having joined the Commission in 2016, Miller will remain in office until September before moving into an independent international advisory role supporting governments, regulators and organisations developing well-regulated and competitive gambling markets.
During his tenure, he oversaw the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, implementation of major elements of the Gambling Act review, financial vulnerability checks, age verification reforms, remote game design regulation and stricter direct marketing rules.
The Gambling Commission confirmed that details regarding his successor will be announced in due course.
Industry Context
Miller’s departure follows broader leadership changes within the regulator after former CEO Andrew Rhodes stepped down earlier this year. He has been one of the principal architects of the UK’s gambling regulatory reforms stemming from the Gambling Act review and subsequent White Paper.
Statements
Tim Miller said:
“I have worked at the Commission longer than anywhere else during my career and have found it the most rewarding and fulfilling role.”
Interim CEO Sarah Gardner thanked Miller for his outstanding service and significant contribution to gambling regulation.
Next Steps or Impact
The appointment of Miller’s successor will be closely watched across the international gambling industry as the UK Gambling Commission continues implementing major regulatory reforms under the Gambling White Paper.
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