{"id":777025939,"date":"2025-04-30T08:52:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777025939"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:26:39","slug":"inaugural-rtg-global-awards-to-spotlight-excellence-and-innovation-in-gambling-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/inaugural-rtg-global-awards-to-spotlight-excellence-and-innovation-in-gambling-sector","title":{"rendered":"Inaugural RTG Global Awards to spotlight excellence and innovation in gambling sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The RTG Global Awards will be held in Sydney on March 10, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Press release.- The organisers of&nbsp;<strong>Regulating the Game<\/strong>&nbsp;have announced the launch of the&nbsp;<strong>RTG Global Awards<\/strong>, a new initiative recognising outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across the international gambling and regulatory landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be held in Sydney on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, during the Regulating the Game 2026 conference, the Global Awards will celebrate individuals and organisations that are shaping the future of the sector\u2014elevating standards, advancing regulatory outcomes, reducing gambling harm, and fostering ethical leadership, trust, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paul Newson<\/strong>, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said the new awards programme reinforces the conference\u2019s mission to build regulatory capability, foster ethical leadership, and champion innovation, spotlighting best practice and forward-thinking approaches that balance entertainment and industry sustainability with community expectations and regulatory integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cThe RTG Global Awards offer a platform to recognise and celebrate bold leadership, innovation, and impact. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and the sector evolves, it\u2019s vital we highlight the people and initiatives that are not only navigating this complexity, but setting new standards for excellence, responsibility, and trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With entries opening on&nbsp;<strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>, the RTG Global Awards invite nominations from across the globe, reflecting a shared commitment to leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement. From ethical leadership and regulatory capability to bold ideas and measurable impact, the awards\u2014including the prestigious Leadership Voice category\u2014celebrate those setting new benchmarks for integrity, excellence, and sector uplift. Finalists will be announced on&nbsp;<strong>February 2, 2026<\/strong>, with winners recognised at a dedicated awards ceremony during the Regulating the Game 2026 conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural RTG Global Awards feature six targeted categories designed to spotlight the key enablers of a sustainable and trusted industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership Voice \u2013 Celebrating principled leadership and advocacy, driving reform and strengthening trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safer Gambling Champion \u2013 Recognising tangible achievements in promoting player protection and harm minimisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance Excellence \u2013 Highlighting uplift in regulatory capability and risk culture, including AML performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RegTech Solution of the Year \u2013 Awarded to a platform or provider delivering cutting-edge compliance and integrity outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Impact Initiative \u2013 Showcasing contributions to sport, social impact, and harm prevention at a community level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging Leader \u2013 Safer Gambling or Compliance \u2013 Acknowledging a rising star under 40 shaping the future of ethical leadership and compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nominate now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations open on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 and close on Friday, 12 December 2025. Entry details and category descriptions are available at www.regulatingthegame.com\/global-awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether driving innovation, shaping safer gambling culture, or delivering meaningful community impact, the RTG Global Awards provide a platform to spotlight positive contributions and celebrate the individuals and organisations redefining what effective, ethical, and future-focused leadership in the gambling sector looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nomination enquiries or sponsorship opportunities, contact&nbsp;awards@regulatingthegame.com&nbsp;<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"see-also-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/01\/Chinese-should-not-gamble-in-Cambodia-embassy-warns-300x200.jpg\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"related-article__text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href='https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/queensland-gaming-revenue-rises-in-march'>Queensland gaming revenue rises in March<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RTG Global Awards will be held in Sydney on March 10, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777025941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Regulating the Game, in collaboration with Vanguard Overwatch, has launched the RTG Global Awards, an initiative to recognize leadership, innovation, and impact within the international gambling and regulatory landscape. 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