JUE 31 DE OCTUBRE DE 2024 - 19:58hs.
Neil McArthur

UK Gambling Commission CEO announces departure

Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has announced that he will be leaving the organisation after nearly 15 years. He joined the Commission in 2006 and was General Counsel before rising to the role of CEO in 2018. Over the last 12 months Neil has also successfully navigated the organisation through the challenges that the global pandemic has brought. The UKGC will shortly begin the process of recruiting a CEO for an interim period.

During Mr. McArthur’s tenure as Chief Executive, the Gambling Commission has gone through a significant period of change as it equips itself to meet the challenges of regulating a rapidly changing and increasingly digital gambling market.

Neil has overseen strengthening of protections against gambling harms- through the banning of gambling on credit cards; through enhanced age verification checks; and, most recently, through new requirements to build in protections to the design of online products. He has led moves to ensure that those impacted by gambling harms have their voices heard in the Commission’s decision making, culminating in the recent establishment of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel.

Over the last 12 months Neil has also successfully navigated the organisation through the challenges that the global pandemic has brought.

Commenting on his departure Mr. McArthur stated: “I am proud of everything the Gambling Commission has achieved during my 15 years with the organisation. We have taken significant steps forward to make gambling fairer and safer and I know that I leave the organisation in a strong position to meet its future challenges. With a review of the Gambling Act underway now feels the right time to step away and allow a new Chief Executive to lead the Commission on the next stage in its journey.”

Chairman of the Gambling Commission Bill Moyes added: “On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Neil for his many years of commitment and service to the Gambling Commission. A lot has been achieved during his time here and Neil can rightly feel proud of the organisation’s progress during his tenure as Chief Executive.”

The Gambling Commission will shortly begin the process of recruiting a Chief Executive for an interim period.
 
Source: GMB