By The Weekly Edge desk ·
NEXT.io reported that Vicky Foxcroft will become gambling minister. The report said she has limited experience on gambling issues.
The appointment changes ministerial oversight of gambling.
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The reported ministerial change remained unconfirmed by the responsible government department.
Foxcroft takes responsibility for gambling policy within the British government.
The appointment transfers responsibility for the gambling brief to Foxcroft.
The appointment changes ministerial responsibility for gambling.
The trade body has welcomed an appointment that the report says lacks an official government announcement.
Foxcroft takes office while the betting trade body is raising concerns about sector costs.