Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game will host its first ever RTG Global Awards as part of its 2026 schedule of events at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney in March.
The Global Awards will take place on Tuesday 10 March with organizers explaining that they will celebrate individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the sector by elevating standards, advancing regulatory outcomes, reducing gambling harm and fostering ethical leadership, trust and long-term sustainability.
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said, “The RTG Global Awards offer a platform to recognize and celebrate bold leadership, innovation and impact. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and the sector evolves, it’s vital we highlight the people and initiatives that are not only navigating this complexity, but setting new standards for excellence, responsibility and trust.”
Entries open on 1 July 2025 with Regulating the Game inviting nominations from across the globe. Finalists will be announced on 2 February 2026, with winners recognized at a dedicated awards ceremony during the Regulating the Game 2026 conference.
The inaugural RTG Global Awards will feature six targeted categories designed to spotlight the key enablers of a sustainable and trusted industry:
- Leadership Voice – Celebrating principled leadership and advocacy driving reform and strengthening trust.
- Safer Gambling Champion – Recognising tangible achievements in promoting player protection and harm minimisation.
- Compliance Excellence – Highlighting uplift in regulatory capability and risk culture, including AML performance.
- RegTech Solution of the Year – Awarded to a platform or provider delivering cutting-edge compliance and integrity outcomes.
- Community Impact Initiative – Showcasing contributions to sport, social impact, and harm prevention at a community level.
- Emerging Leader – Safer Gambling or Compliance – Acknowledging a rising star under 40 shaping the future of ethical leadership and compliance.
Entry details and category descriptions are available at www.regulatingthegame.com/global-awards.
