Tim Miller, who has served as the Gambling Commission’s executive director for policy and research, is set to depart from the regulatory body this September after a decade-long tenure. Miller joined the commission in 2016 and is transitioning to an international advisory role outside the regulated gambling sector in the UK.
On Monday, Miller announced on LinkedIn, "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 fulfill his current duties until September, with further announcements regarding his successor forthcoming.
Throughout his time at the commission, Miller has played a pivotal role in leading research initiatives and championing several key policy efforts. Notably, he oversaw the launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and guided the implementation of the Gambling Act review, along with its subsequent white paper. His work included reforms aimed at improving age verification, piloting financial vulnerability checks, regulating remote game design, and tightening rules concerning direct marketing.
In a statement, Miller reflected on his career, stating, "I have worked at the commission longer than anywhere else during my career and have found it the most rewarding and fulfilling role."
Sarah Gardner, the interim chief executive of the Gambling Commission, expressed her appreciation for Miller’s decade of service, remarking, "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 planned departure is one of several senior transitions at the Gambling Commission, as Andrew Rhodes also resigned from his position as CEO in February to join the new industry consultancy Hawkbridge. Upon his resignation, Rhodes stated, "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."
