Leading gaming law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the appointment of Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards. Parker will represent RGC, a globally respected independent non-profit dedicated to reducing gambling harm, in assessing nominations across categories recognizing leadership, innovation and community impact.
The RTG Global Awards, to be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday 10 March at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, celebrate excellence across safer gambling, compliance, industry integrity, financial crime risk management and community contribution.
Parker brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving social responsibility and sustainability, and over a decade championing harm minimization throughout the gambling sector. At RGC, she leads the development and implementation of robust standards and assurance programs, helping organizations deliver safer gambling environments and drive continuous improvement. Her previous leadership roles at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) strengthened responsible gambling policies across multiple gaming verticals.
“RGC is honored to join the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards and support this important platform which elevates leadership, integrity, and innovation across the gambling sector,” said Sarah McCarthy, RGC’s Chief Executive Officer. “At a time when industry transformation and public expectations are accelerating, recognizing organizations that meaningfully prioritize harm prevention and player wellbeing is critical to a safe and sustainable sector. We are proud to be part of this important work.”
Founded in Canada, RGC has spent over four decades as a global leader in gambling harm prevention. Through research, education and partnerships with regulators, operators, and communities, RGC drives policy and operational improvements to ensure gambling does not harm people or the places they live.
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said, “Tracy’s leadership and RGC’s global standing in safer gambling make them an ideal addition to the RTG Global Awards judging panel. Their commitment to practical, evidence-informed standards and constructive industry engagement reflects the values we seek to highlight through these awards. We’re delighted to welcome Tracy and RGC to this global initiative.”
The inaugural RTG Global Awards will feature six categories:
- Leadership Voice – for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift
- Safer Gambling Champion – for operators or organizations delivering tangible harm minimization outcomes
- Compliance Excellence – recognizing uplift in AML, risk culture, or regulatory compliance
- RegTech Solution of the Year – celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance
- Community Impact Initiative – for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit
- Emerging Leader – Safer Gambling or Compliance – spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions
Nominations are now open at: www.regulatingthegame.com/global-awards-2026.
The 2026 conference will also feature Pitch! at the Sydney Opera House, an expanded exhibition showcase and a compelling program of masterclasses and global thought leadership.
For more information on Regulating the Game 2026, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact [email protected].
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