The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it will be parting ways with its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller. He will leave the commission later this year, providing it with ample time to appoint a successor.
Miller to Exit the UKGC After 10 Years
On June 29, the UKGC announced that its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller, has decided to step down and leave the regulatory body. The UKGC clarified that his tenure will officially end in September 2026, ending 10 years of service to the gambling authority. After his exit, Miller will take up a new role outside of the UK gambling sector.
During the decade he spent at the UKGC, Miller contributed significantly to its initiatives to expand its research and evidence base. He championed reliable and robust research and also oversaw the development and subsequent launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. For reference, the Gambling Survey for Great Britain is an unprecedented probe into British gambling and a study unlike any other anywhere in the world.
Miller was also instrumental in the implementation of the measures outlined in the UK Government’s Gambling Act Review White Paper. These included a range of new protections to shield vulnerable Brits from gambling harm.
The UKGC noted that it will provide details of arrangements to cover Miller’s areas of responsibility at a later date.
Miller Enjoyed His Time at the UKGC
Miller commented on his departure, saying that his time at the UKGC is the longest tenure of his career. He added that he enjoyed his job as executive director of policy and research and that he found it to be a rewarding and fulfilling role.
In large part, this has been due to the amazing and dedicated colleagues that I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside. That’s what made it a hard decision to leave, but after ten years, I felt ready for the next challenge.
Tim Miller, outgoing executive director of policy and research, UKGC
Sarah Gardner, the UKGC’s acting chief executive officer, also commented on the matter, thanking Miller for his service and contributions to the UKGC and the British gaming sector as a whole.
Tim has provided outstanding service to the Commission for ten years. I would like to thank Tim for his significant contribution to gambling regulation and wish him every success in the future.
Sarah Gardner, CEO, UKGC
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