He is currently the chairman of AIM Listed Gateley plc, the chairman of private company Green Man Gaming Holdings plc, a non-executive director of AIM listed GetBusy plc, a non-executive director of Ascot Racecourse Betting and Gaming Limited, and a non-executive director of Kwalee limited.
He was a finalist at the Sunday Times Non Executive Director of the Year Awards in April 2016.
He held this post through 2006, guiding the company through numerous acquisitions and a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Payne continued to be a non-executive director at Sportingbet, focusing on industry regulation and legal issues.
A native of the United Kingdom, Payne has long been an outspoken critic of bans on online gambling.