Former British Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller launches consultancy business
Tim Miller is the latest senior figure from the Gambling Commission to move into consultancy work.
Key takeaways:
- Former British Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller has launched GamReg Consulting, offering strategic advisory services to governments and regulators worldwide.
- The consultancy will focus on issues such as illegal gambling, consumer protection and effective regulation, with early engagement already underway in North America.
- Miller argues that successful gambling regulation should be evidence-led, technology-driven and outcomes-focused.
UK.- Tim Miller has become the latest former senior figure from the British Gambling Commission to move into consultancy. After leaving his position as the regulator’s executive director this month, he’s launched an advisory business focused on supporting governments, regulators and other stakeholders across international gambling markets.
Miller, who announced his departure from the Gambling Commission in late June 2026, has established GamReg Consulting. He will serve as managing director of the specialist firm, which describes itself as providing strategic advice to “governments, regulators and others” around the world.
Miller’s move follows a similar path taken by Andrew Rhodes, the Gambling Commission’s former chief executive officer. Rhodes stepped down from the regulator in May and joined the new international strategic advisory firm Hawkbridge the following month. The Gambling Commission is still seeking a permanent replacement, with Sarah Gardner serving as acting CEO.
In Rhodes’ case, he’s providing consultancy to the industry. GamReg Consulting has not specified whether its services will extend to gambling operators and suppliers, but Miller has indicated that a focus will be on global governments and regulators, particularly in the area of tackling illegal gambling. internationally. The company says it has already begun developing relationships with regulators and government stakeholders in North America.
“Regulators everywhere are dealing with fast-moving markets alongside heightened expectations,” Miller remarked. “They need practical, credible approaches that keep players safe while supporting a compelling consumer offer. GamReg Consulting has been created to help organisations navigate that complexity with confidence.”
During the latter part of his tenure at the Gambling Commission, Miller became increasingly associated with efforts to combat black market gambling activity. Throughout his work on the issue, Miller regularly highlighted the role that large technology companies and social media platforms play in directing consumers towards unlicensed operators, pointing to activity on platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram as a significant challenge for regulators.
GamReg Consulting says it will focus on helping governments and regulators ensure that regulation, industry standards and technological solutions work together to encourage consumers to remain within licensed gambling markets rather than turning to unregulated alternatives.
“In this challenging environment, successful regulatory systems will not be built on simplistic, blunt approaches like ever-increasing tax hikes or blanket prohibitions,” Miller said. “Tomorrow’s best in class regulation will be evidence-led, outcomes-focused and technology-driven. GamReg Consulting helps clients turn that ambition into regulation that protects consumers, commands industry confidence and works in the real world.”
