Experts with backgrounds in law, regulation, health, the financial sector and the civil service but not gambling have been named among seven new commissioners of the Gambling Commission.
The commissioners, who are appointed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, “bring experience and knowledge from a wide range of sectors to help us ensure gambling is fair and safe”, according to the industry regulator’s website, and ensure it meets its licensing objectives.
The commission has been criticised for a lack of gambling expertise, with Betfair co-founder Andrew Black in August calling for it to operate like its City equivalent the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), whose eight-strong board includes a number of directors with a background in the finance industry.
