Musical chairs for UK government gambling chief

Matt Hancock, who presided over the forthcoming drastic reductions in FOBT maximum stakes during his tenure, has been moved from his position as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the UK Cabinet after just six months in the post.

Following ministerial turmoil over Brexit and a Cabinet reshuffle by the Conservative government, Hancock is taking over the Health portfolio to replace Jeremy Hunt, who is replacing Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary.

Hancock’s replacement as the UK politician responsible for gambling is former Attorney General, Jeremy Wright, who is the MP for Kenilworth and Southam. Tracey Crouch remains as Minister for Sport, a post she has held since 2015.

The Remote Gaming Association and the Association of British Bookmakers both congratulated Wright on his appointment and called for industry stability.

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