Gambling Commission confirms Ruth Evans as new chair
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Summary
The Gambling Commission has confirmed the appointment of Ruth Evans as its new chair, reported by EGR. Evans, chair of Stop Scams UK, takes up the post at the end of September, succeeding Marcus Boyle.
Why it matters
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UK regulator as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Gambling Commission confirms Ruth Evans as new chair”, 7 September 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/gambling-commission-confirms-ruth-evans-as-new-chair/