Former UKGC Director Tim Miller Extends List Of Consultancy Roles

Former United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) Executive Director Tim Miller has broadened his consultancy remit and accepted a role with Spectrum Gaming Group. Miller will be joining the company as an independent senior regulatory advisor.

It is expected that Miller will support Spectrum’s extensive global portfolio of clients, contributing to projects involving implementing responsible gaming frameworks and pushing through policy reforms. The news of his arrival was confirmed via a press release published on Spectrum’s LinkedIn page.

Who are Spectrum Gaming Group?

Spectrum describes itself as a non-partisan consultancy group, specialising in the economics, regulation, and policy of legalised gambling worldwide. Established in 1993, Spectrum has provided independent research and professional services to public-led and private sector clients across 50 countries.

Through its transparent and scrupulous approach, Spectrum maintains that its incisive analysis helps its clients achieve their main objectives. The New York State Gaming Commission and the Rhode Island Lottery count among their public sector clients, while in the private sector, it has offered advice to Empire Resorts and Wynn Resorts.

As such, Spectrum has proved to be a versatile firm over the years. Apart from leveraging its expertise across the sports betting sphere, it has worked with commercial and tribal casinos, giving them the insights and confidence they need to make informed decisions.

Miller’s schedule filling up

Having only left the Gambling Commission earlier this month, Miller has wasted no time in getting his teeth stuck into new projects. Last week, Miller launched his own consultancy firm, GamReg Consulting, to provide internationally focused services to support governments and organisations in relation to gambling regulations.

In addition, Miller recently took on a post with Gaming Compliance International (GCI) as a senior strategic advisor. GCI was set up with the purpose of delivering sophisticated regulatory technology to combat the growing black market.

Although Miller hasn’t been acknowledged in Spectrum’s core team on their official business page, this is likely to be changed soon to reflect this. Nevertheless, Miller will be a busy man as he seeks to balance his various duties.

Distinguished regulatory record

Miller has an exemplary regulatory record. During his 10-year spell with the Gambling Commission, Miller presided over the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). Before he left, he played a key role in identifying the existential threat of black market operators and trying to tackle the appearance of illicit ads on Meta and Google.

The black market is likely to be a focus for GamReg Consulting, as it was previously indicated in an H2 Gambling Capital study that the amount staked with illegal operators could increase from £16.6 billion in 2025 to £33 billion by 2028. And Miller is likely to use his extensive knowledge of the black market to provide a level of robustness to Spectrum’s approach.

Miller’s expertise to come in handy

Undeniably, Miller’s track record in trying to enact change in one of the world’s most heavily regulated markets stands him in good stead for his new role with Spectrum. Moreover, Spectrum is likely to fulfil Miller’s desire to use his experience on an international stage.

The firm’s CEO and founder, Frederic Gushin, said:

“Tim Miller’s expertise and leadership will enhance our mission to build trusted gaming markets.”

This was echoed by Spectrum’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Juliann Baretto, as she said:

“Tim’s UK and European experience will strengthen our advisory capabilities, supporting our global clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.”