Marcus Boyle reported to be unveiled as new boss of gambling watchdog

Marcus Boyle is reported to have been chosen as the new chairman of the Gambling Commission, an appointment which would likely be seen as a positive for the betting industry.

Bill Moyes's term as chairman of the gambling watchdog comes to an end this year and a story in the Sunday Times suggested that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport "is understood" to have selected Boyle to be his successor.

The commission has come under fire for its alleged failure to tackle problem gambling, and other candidates for his place included some from organisations which highlight potential harms associated with the industry and campaigned against them.

Boyle, 55, is reported by the Sunday Times to be "a more neutral appointment" to the commission, which is contributing input to the government review of the Gambling Act.

He is a former board member at accountancy firm Deloitte and is chairman of the British American Drama Academy.

It is understood an announcement over the appointment will be made in the next few days.

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