Tim Miller, former Executive Director at the Gambling Commission, has become the latest ex-senior figure from Britain’s betting and gaming regulator to enter consultancy work.
Miller, who announced his resignation from the Commission in late June 2026, has set up GamReg Consulting, a global specialist advisory firm focused on supporting “governments, regulators and others”.
It is unclear whether the “others” refer to gambling operators and suppliers. However, Miller has revealed that addressing the risks of illegal gambling operations will be a key focus of his new business, which he is Managing Director of.
“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.”
Regulatory experience in high demand?
During the latter stages of his time at the Gambling Commission, countering illegal gambling became a key focus point for Miller.
This became particularly apparent after the government set aside an extra £26m for the Commission in last year’s Autumn budget, the same budget where a new tax gambling tax framework was announced. This £26m was specifically set aside for anti-black market work.
Miller’s work around illegal gambling routinely saw the former regulator highlight the significance of Big Tech and social media to the illegal sector, pointing to the promotion of unlicensed and illegal operations on platforms like X and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram.
“The Big Tech companies, particularly social media platforms and search engines, have such an essential role to play here,” Miller remarked on the iGaming Daily podcast, shortly before his departure from the Commission was announced.
“And actually they don’t play their role significantly, and they’re not at the moment, and it massively undermines the efforts the rest of us are putting in place.”
Placing the black market as a focus area, GamReg Consulting plans to advise regulators and governments on how regulation, industry practice, and technology solutions can align to give consumers the incentive to stay in the licensed market.
“In this challenging environment, successful regulatory systems will not be built on simplistic, blunt approaches like ever-increasing tax hikes or blanket prohibitions,” Miller added.
“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.”
While Miller’s regulatory experience is firmly in the UK, the consultancy will be targeting regulators and governments internationally and states that it has already been building relationships in North America.
Miller’s move into consultancy follows a similar move made by Andrew Rhodes, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Commission. Rhodes left the leadership role at the regulator in May, and joined international strategic advisory firm Hawkbridge the following month.