Tim Miller, executive director for policy and research at the Gambling Commission, has announced his resignation from the regulatory body, effective in September, after a decade of service. Miller, who has been with the commission since 2016, will transition to an international advisory role beyond the UK's regulated gambling sector.
In a LinkedIn post, Miller expressed, "I am now looking forward to working for myself. This is going to include working internationally with a number of governments, regulators and organisations that are focused on supporting the development of well-regulated and competitive markets."
The Gambling Commission confirmed that Miller will continue in his role until September, with announcements regarding his successor expected at a later date.
Throughout his tenure, Miller has led research efforts and driven significant policy initiatives. He played a key role in launching the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and was instrumental in implementing reforms following the Gambling Act review and the subsequent white paper. These reforms included enhancing age verification processes, trialing financial vulnerability checks, regulating remote game design, and tightening rules on direct marketing.
Miller remarked, "I have worked at the commission longer than anywhere else during my career and have found it the most rewarding and fulfilling role."
The interim chief executive of the Gambling Commission, Sarah Gardner, acknowledged Miller's impact, stating, "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."
Miller's departure occurs amid a wave of leadership changes at the Gambling Commission. Earlier this year, Andrew Rhodes stepped down as CEO in February to take on a role at the new industry consultancy, Hawkbridge. Rhodes commented on his departure, saying, "it has been a privilege to lead the Gambling Commission through such an important period of change. I leave with confidence in the organisation, its people and the work still to come."
