UK Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller addressed the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Annual General Meeting on 26 February 2026, acknowledging a period of change and uncertainty for the sector. He cited the budget, Commission fees, Gambling Act Review implementation, and leadership transitions as contributing factors.
Miller confirmed that chief executive Andrew Rhodes will depart on 30 April 2026, thanking him for nearly five years of leadership. The speech outlined the Commission’s intent to navigate this period with the industry, with a focus on future regulator-industry relations and work on the illegal market.