Tim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years

Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission’s executive director for policy and research, has announced his exit from the regulator in September, following a decade of service. 

Miller, who joined the commission in 2016, will move into an international advisory role outside the UK’s regulated gambling sector. 

“I am now looking forward to working for myself,” Miller posted to his LinkedIn on Monday. 

“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 commission confirmed Miller would remain in his current post until September, with details about who will take over his responsibilities to be announced in due course.

Miller’s contributions

During his time at the commission, Miller has been responsible for leading the research function and spearheading several high-profile policy initiatives. He oversaw the launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and guided the implementation of aspects of the Gambling Act review and subsequent white paper. 

This included reforms to enhance age verification, trialling financial vulnerability checks, regulating remote game design and tightening direct marketing rules. 

In a statement posted by the commission 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.”

Ten years of service

Sarah Gardner, the interim chief executive of the Gambling Commission, expressed gratitude for Miller’s contributions, saying:

“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 comes amid a period of senior-level changes at the Gambling Commission. Andrew Rhodes also stepped down as CEO in February, taking up a role at new industry consultancy Hawkbridge.

Upon stepping down Rhodes said: “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.”