A high-profile, industry respected regulatory chief is exiting his UK Gambling Commission executive role citing frustration over public dialogue related to gambling policy.
The UKGC earlier this week announced the resignation of its Industry Forum Chair Nick Rust after only two years at the helm.
Rust, however, while mentioning he had “some other commitments” requiring his attention, delivered a parting shot that will draw focus on the effectiveness of UK gambling lobbying. He said:
The public policy discourse with regard to gambling does frustrate me at times.”
“I have found myself feeling that I should be lobbying on behalf of the industry when actually my role is to provide advice and guidance to the commission.”
The UKGC confirmed that Rust, an ex-CEO of the British Horseracing Authority and a popular figure in gambling and sports industry circles, will exit the role at the end of November.
UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes bade Rust farewell stating he had “thoroughly enjoyed working with both Nick and the Forum over the last two years.”
