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He led the commission during a period of significant transformation in gambling regulation in the UK and across Europe, including the review of the Gambling Act and the recent tax increase \u2014 with the remote gaming duty set to rise to 40% from April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement released by the commission on Monday noted that Rhodes\u2019 work included \u201cintroducing financial vulnerability checks, reducing the intensity of online games, and banning potentially harmful marketing offers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe also oversaw the launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, now one of the largest surveys of gambling behavior in the world,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rhodes Proud of Regulatory Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhodes highlighted that he is proud of the Gambling Commission\u2019s achievements in strengthening regulation and improving consumer protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt has been a privilege to lead the Gambling Commission through such an important period of change. I leave with confidence in the organisation, its people and the work still to come,\u201d he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the move, <strong>Charles Counsell<\/strong>, interim chair of the Gambling Commission, said: \u201cAndrew has provided outstanding leadership for nearly five years and leaves a strong legacy. He has led the Commission through major reform, strengthened our regulatory approach and ensured consumer protection has remained at the heart of our work. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Andrew for his dedication and wish him every success in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t forget to subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/sbceurasia\">Telegram channel!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, will step down in April to take up a new role outside the commission. 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