05/28/2010

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More changes are happening in the British political arena, but this time they could have a stronger effect on the world of internet gambling in the coming months. The appointment has been confirmed for the new Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. The man for the job has been deemed as Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP; one of Hunt’s new responsibilities with the acceptance of the role is the oversight of the UK Gambling Commission, one of the most influential bodies in the online gambling world.

He’s been around the block a few times in the British government, hopefully giving him ample opportunity to gain the perspective needed for the job. He was first elected into office as a Member of Parliament in May of 2005, representing South West Surrey. After his appointment into Parliament, he had served as the Shadow Culture Secretary, from 2007 to 2010, and even spent a two year stint as the Shadow Minister for Disabled People, from 2005 to 2007.

He came into government with plenty of managerial experience, having run his own educational publishing business under the brand Hot Courses. Humanitarians will like his involvement with charities over the years, including his participation in the development of one group designed to assist orphans with AIDS in Africa. He was born the first of November in 1966, has a wife, and carries certificates and degrees from the Charterhouse School, Godalming and Oxford University.

“I am very pleased to have been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. It is a wonderful moment for me personally, having followed this portfolio for the last two and a half years,” said Hunt, following inquiries by the online gambling community on his feelings about the appointment. “And the successful delivery of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London gives us a once-in-a-lifetime chance to showcase the country to the world in what will, quite literally, be the greatest show on Earth. I know there is an incredible appetite for change across the country and I want the department to be at the forefront of making it happen.”
 

 

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