UK Gambling Commission Chair Marcus Boyle announces resignation

The UK Gambling Commission, the gambling regulator in the country, confirmed that its Chair, Marcus Boyle, has taken a decision to step down from his role.

The Chair is to step down at the end of January

The gambling watchdog confirmed the executive's plans last week, revealing that the Chair's term is expected to conclude on January 31, 2025.

Boyle joined the Gambling Commission as its new Chairman back in 2021. At the time, he succeeded Bill Moyes.

In a statement released by the Gambling Commission, Minister for Gambling, Baroness Twycross, commented on the topic.

"The past three years have been very significant for the Commission, as it takes forward measures set out in the Gambling Act Review and the start of the fourth National Lottery license," she revealed.

Finally, Twycross said: "I am grateful for Marcus’s hard work and commitment to the Gambling Commission and public service over his tenure and wish him the best for his future endeavors."

The executive leaves the regulator following a transformative period

Boyle was appointed during a transformative time for the sector in the country.

During his tenure, the Gambling Regulator reached a number of important milestones, including the change of the National Lottery operator in the country.

While previously the National Lottery was operated by Camelot, the fourth National Lottery license ultimately landed in the hands of the Allwyn.

While Boyle was Chair of the Gambling Commission, the government also released the Gambling Act White Paper, proposing changes to the sector in to make the main gambling law suitable to the digital age.

Earlier this year, back in April, the gambling watchdog confirmed a new three-year strategy, proposing advancements and changes it plans to implement through 2027.

Despite Boyle's planned departure, the Gambling Commission is in a strong position and has clear priorities set for the future in light of the three-year plan.

Ahead of the announcement about Boyle's departure, the Gambling Commission released new data, pointing to an increase in UK children classified with a gambling problem.

Per this data, the gambling watchdog deemed approximately 85,000 children as problem gamblers.

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