By SectorWire desk ·
The report said that industry sources consider Vicky Foxcroft a frontrunner for the UK gambling brief. A final decision was expected later that week.
The report identifies Foxcroft as a possible successor for the gambling brief, pending a final decision.
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The reported ministerial change remained unconfirmed by the responsible government department.
The trade body has welcomed an appointment that the report says lacks an official government announcement.
Foxcroft takes office while the betting trade body is raising concerns about sector costs.
Foxcroft takes responsibility for gambling policy within the British government.
The appointment changes ministerial responsibility for gambling.
The appointment transfers responsibility for the gambling brief to Foxcroft.