The UK Gambling Commission said chief executive Andrew Rhodes will leave on 30 April 2026 to take up a new role, which has not yet been announced. Deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner will serve as interim chief executive while the regulator begins recruiting for an interim appointment.
The transition will affect leadership of the UK gambling regulator during its search for an interim chief executive.
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Andrew Rhodes, who is due to leave the UK Gambling Commission on 30 April 2026, is reportedly in talks with Hawkbridge about a role. The commission said Rhodes had withdrawn from duties that could pose a conflict of interest, with deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner and other executives taking them over.
Reportedly, James Coxon will become UK Tote Group’s chief executive as Alex Frost steps down. Frost will depart after nearly 10 years at the pool betting operator.
Alex Frost will step down as chief executive of UK Tote Group at the end of 2026, the company said. James Coxon, most recently Vice President International at DraftKings, will become chief executive from the start of 2027.
Reportedly, Allwyn UK has named Phil Walker interim CEO to replace departing chief executive Andria Vidler. The leadership change follows completion of a £450m technology overhaul.
The UK Gambling Commission said Tim Miller, its executive director of policy and research, will leave the regulator in September 2026 after 10 years. Miller will take a role outside the UK regulated gambling industry, advising governments, regulators and other organisations on gambling regulation. The commission said it will announce arrangements for his responsibilities in the coming months.
The Gambling Commission's acting CEO said financial risk assessments leave more than 97% of accounts untouched. The acting CEO accused opponents of using minor points to pick apart the reforms.
Sarah Gardner, the acting chief executive of the regulator, has pushed back at what she characterised as minor objections being used to dismantle the reforms, according to a news report. She maintains that financial risk assessments leave more than 97% of accounts untouched.