Corporate Ruth Evans appointed new Chair of the Gambling Commission The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced the appointment of the new Chair of the Gambling Commission. 7 September 2026
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced Ruth Evans’s appointment as chair of the Gambling Commission. She is due to begin the role on 30 September 2026 for a five-year term, following Charles Counsell’s period as interim chair.
Why it matters
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.