Gambling Commission names Ruth Evans as permanent chair after 20-month wait
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Summary
Reportedly, Ruth Evans has been appointed as chair of the Gambling Commission. The appointment ends a 20-month wait for a permanent chair at the UK regulator.
Why it matters
A permanent chair gives the UK regulator stable leadership as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Gambling Commission names Ruth Evans as permanent chair after 20-month wait”, 7 September 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/gambling-commission-names-ruth-evans-as-permanent-chair-after-20-month/