The outgoing UK Playing Fee chief government, Andrew Rhodes, is reportedly becoming a member of a brand new administration advisory legislation agency. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
The outgoing chief government of the UK Playing Fee (UKGC) is reportedly becoming a member of a brand new gambling-focused advisory legislation agency. Sky Information first reported this risk on Wednesday, and it raises questions on potential conflicts of curiosity, as he’s nonetheless working on the regulator whereas a task is lined up at a business firm.
Andrew Rhodes introduced final month that he would step down from the place on April 30 after 5 years with out offering specifics about his subsequent transfer. Rumors of his new job have reportedly been doing the rounds within the playing house.
In response to a request for remark from Sky Information, a UKGC spokesperson mentioned that Rhodes shall be working “inside the wider sector” and has been clear with the regulator about his plans.
Rhodes might want to adhere to confidentiality guidelines
They mentioned that Rhodes is not engaged on something that might “current dangers of a battle of curiosity.” They went on to say that Rhodes might want to adhere to confidentiality guidelines and limits on his engagement with “issues linked to his earlier tasks.”
The UKGC continues to be deciding on an interim chief government. Deputy Chief Govt Sarah Gardner is taking on Rhodes’ tasks till an appropriate candidate is discovered.
