Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Jamie Nettleton – Partner at Addisons in Sydney and representing the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) – as a judge for the inaugural RTG Global Awards, taking place as part of the Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
The RTG Global Awards aim to celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation and impact across safer gambling, compliance, financial crime risk management, industry integrity and community contribution, organizers explained. They form part of the sixth edition of Regulating the Game, a conference dedicated to regulatory capability building, sector integrity and ethical leadership.
Nettleton is a pre-eminent authority in gambling law and past President of IMGLAs Partner at Addisons in Sydney, he advises operators, investors and regulators on the complex and increasingly restrictive regulations affecting the global gaming sector. His reputation for legal and strategic excellence is consistently recognized in legal benchmark surveys and directories.
IMGL is a not-for-profit association of over 300 members globally, recognized as leading legal and regulatory experts in their jurisdictions. Its core mission is education, delivered through two major international conferences annually and its renowned Masterclass series held in collaboration with major industry events across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
“We’re honored to contribute to the inaugural RTG Global Awards and support this important initiative recognizing leadership, innovation and integrity across compliance, safer gambling and sector stewardship,” said Marc Dunbar, President, International Masters of Gaming Law. “IMGL is committed to advancing education and professional excellence globally and we’re pleased to partner with Regulating the Game through both the judging panel and the IMGL Masterclass program.”
In addition to Nettleton’s participation on the judging panel, IMGL will deliver a dedicated IMGL Masterclass at Regulating the Game 2026. The session will spotlight key regulatory challenges and legal insights shaping the global gambling landscape.
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said, “Jamie brings a wealth of legal and commercial expertise and is widely regarded as the leading gambling lawyer in Australia. His appointment, and IMGL’s involvement, reflect the global caliber and integrity focus of the RTG Global Awards. We’re delighted to welcome both Jamie and IMGL to the judging panel and the RTG program and look forward to spotlighting their leadership and insights.”
Nominations for the RTG Awards open on 1 July 2025, with further details and submission guidelines available at: www.regulatingthegame.com/global-awards-2026.
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