Tim Miller, the long-serving Executive Director of the Gambling Commission, has confirmed he will leave the regulator in September 2026 after ten years with the organisation.
Miller announced his departure to colleagues before sharing the news publicly on LinkedIn, signalling the end of a significant chapter in British gambling regulation.
On LinkedIn, Miller said: “Today I announced to my colleagues that after a decade at the Gambling Commission, I’ve decided it’s time for my next chapter.”
Following his exit, Miller plans to work independently, supporting governments, regulators, and organisations around the world that are developing and overseeing gambling regulatory frameworks.
He hinted at a consultancy-style role, expressing interest in working alongside “governments, regulators and organisations that are focused on supporting the development of well-regulated and competitive markets.”
Miller also noted he is looking forward to “working for myself” beyond September, suggesting a move away from traditional employment within the regulated sector.
During his tenure, Miller led the creation and launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, a comprehensive study widely regarded as a unique research endeavour on a global scale.
He also played an integral role in implementing the protective measures recommended by the UK Government’s Gambling Act Review White Paper, which introduced enhanced safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
His departure follows that of former chief executive Andrew Rhodes, who left the Commission to take up a consultancy role with a gambling law firm, further thinning the organisation’s senior leadership.
The Commission is also still searching for a permanent chair, a situation that some observers have suggested has created a leadership vacuum at a particularly demanding time for the regulator.
Miller leaves with several critical decisions still outstanding, including the future of financial risk assessments, widely known as affordability checks, which remain high on the regulatory agenda.
The Gambling Commission has stated that details on how Miller’s responsibilities will be managed following his departure will be shared in due course.
