Compliance Updates

Marcus Boyle Expected to Become New Chairman of UKGC

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4 years ago

August 31, 2021

Niji Narayan

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Marcus Boyle has been chosen as the new Chairman of the UK Gambling Commission, according to a report from the Sunday Times.

The 55-year-old is reportedly taking over the role from Bill Moyes, whose term as Chairman of the gambling watchdog comes to an end this year.

Boyle is a former board member at accountancy firm Deloitte, is Chairman of the British American Drama Academy, and is a trustee of the Serpentine Gallery.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is understood to have selected Boyle, who will be “a more neutral appointment” to the Commission. An official announcement regarding the appointment is expected to be made at some point this week.

It is understood that Boyle’s previous role as Chief Strategy Officer at Deloitte helped his application for the role, with his reported appointment at the Gambling Commission viewed as “an appointment which would likely be seen as a positive for the betting industry,” according to the Racing Post.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.