{"id":9890,"date":"2025-09-29T09:41:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/chris-pond-steps-in-as-chair-of-gamstop\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:41:57","slug":"chris-pond-steps-in-as-chair-of-gamstop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/29\/chris-pond-steps-in-as-chair-of-gamstop\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Pond Steps In As Chair Of GamStop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>he GamStop Group has confirmed a leadership change, with Chris Pond taking over as chair following Jenny Watson CBE\u2019s seven-year tenure.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>GamStop is the UK\u2019s national online gambling self-exclusion program.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Chris Pond brings both political and regulatory experience to the role.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Data and collaboration with banks are expected to become central in upcoming initiatives.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Watson, who provided direction since the scheme\u2019s early years, earned praise from her successor. \u201cShe gave the group a strong foundation and clear purpose,\u201d Pond said, acknowledging her work in building credibility and trust.<\/p>\n<p>Pond\u2019s appointment reflects his extensive background in financial and social policy. 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With Pond at the helm, the program is expected to push deeper into research, cross-sector partnerships, and consumer-facing innovations designed to strengthen protection.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/chris-pond-steps-in-as-chair-of-gamstop\/\">Chris Pond Steps In As Chair Of GamStop<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>he GamStop Group has confirmed a leadership change, with Chris Pond taking over as chair following Jenny Watson CBE\u2019s seven-year tenure. \u00a0 Good to know GamStop is the UK\u2019s national online gambling self-exclusion program. Chris Pond brings both political and regulatory experience to the role. 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