Mims Davies becomes UK sports minister

Following the sudden resignation of Tracey Crouch from the position of sports minister citing the delay in implementation of gambling legislation reforms, Mims Davies takes over as UK sports minister.

Crouch resigned following the government decision delay the raise in maximum stake on FOBTs would be delayed till October 2019. Crouch was rooting for earlier implementation of the reduction of maximum cap to £2.

The 43-year-old Davies became a Member of Parliament in 2015 on Conservative ticket, representing Eastleigh. She had been a local radio presenter for the AA, the BBC and the police.

Davies was appointed an Assistant Government Whip on in January 2018 and subsequently to the role of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Wales in July.

She will be the minister responsible for gambling, horse racing, sport and the national lottery.

Crouch tweeted: “Congratulations Mims Davies! You’ll be brilliant and I know the fantastic team at the DCMS will look after you well. Enjoy!”

Following her appointment, Davies tweeted: “New challenges await, thank you Theresa May. A proud day – can’t wait to get started.”

Source: iGaming Business