James Hassell

James Hassell has extensive experience in the gambling sector, currently serving as Senior Manager for National Lottery Performance at the Gambling Commission since November 2013, where responsibilities include overseeing the National Lottery Operator's performance and managing evaluations of proposals and reports. Previous roles at the Gambling Commission include Manager for National Lottery Maximisation, Evaluator for the National Lottery Competition, and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Specialist, where James contributed significantly to AML policy development and regulatory compliance. Prior to this, James held a Revenue Officer position at HM Revenue & Customs, focusing on revenue maximization, and managed a team at William Hill, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and implementing AML procedures. Education was completed at Fairfax School from 1998 to 2005.