Stephen Hodgson selected as next Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director - 894/2026

HM Government of Gibraltar has selected Stephen Hodgson as the next Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director, following the unanimous recommendation of the selection panel.

Mr Hodgson will assume the positions upon the conclusion of the current Commissioner's tenure.

Mr Hodgson was selected following an independent recruitment process undertaken by the Gibraltar Development Corporation. He brings more than 20 years of experience, with expertise in regulation, taxation, public affairs and international markets.

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP, said:

"I am delighted to confirm the selection of Mr Hodgson as Gibraltar's next Gambling Commissioner. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen, diversify and broaden the sector's international reach. I also wish to acknowledge the contribution made over the years to Gibraltar's gaming sector, particularly in relation to the development of the new Gambling Act and the prediction markets regime."

Responding to his selection, Mr Hodgson said:

"I am honoured to have been selected as Gibraltar's next Gambling Commissioner. I look forward to leading the Gambling Division, championing Gibraltar's gaming sector and building on the work undertaken in recent years to firmly establish Gibraltar's status as a tier one centre of excellence for gaming."