Tuesday, March 10, 2026<\/strong>, in Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe RTG Global Awards celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact across community impact, compliance, safer gambling, industry integrity, and financial crime risk management. The Awards form part of the sixth edition of Regulating the Game, an international conference committed to enhancing sector integrity, regulatory capability, and ethical leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in 2005, IBIA is the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. It is a not-for-profit association whose members include many of the world\u2019s largest regulated betting operators, active across six continents. IBIA plays a crucial role in safeguarding sport and the betting industry from corruption, operating a world-leading monitoring and alert platform and collaborating with regulators and sports governing bodies around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khalid Ali<\/strong>, CEO of IBIA, joins the RTG Global Awards judging panel, bringing deep sector expertise and a steadfast commitment to integrity and responsible betting practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHe said: \u201cI am honoured to join the judging panel for the RTG Global Awards. At IBIA, we are dedicated to upholding integrity and transparency across the global betting landscape. These Awards spotlight the organisations and individuals working to advance ethical conduct and effective regulation, and we are proud to support that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Newson<\/strong>, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, welcomed the announcement: \u201cKhalid\u2019s appointment and IBIA\u2019s involvement reflect the global calibre and integrity-centred mission of the Awards. Their leadership in monitoring and protecting sport from betting-related corruption aligns perfectly with our vision to champion excellence and elevate standards across the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe RTG Global Awards will feature six categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Leadership Voice<\/strong> \u2013 for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Safer Gambling Champion<\/strong> \u2013 for operators or organisations demonstrating tangible harm minimisation outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compliance Excellence<\/strong> \u2013 recognising uplift in AML, risk culture, or regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RegTech Solution of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Community Impact Initiative<\/strong> \u2013 for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Emerging Leader \u2013 Safer Gambling or Compliance<\/strong> \u2013 spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Key Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Nominations Open<\/strong>: Tuesday, July 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nominations Close<\/strong>: Friday, December 12, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Finalists Announced<\/strong>: Monday, February, 2 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Awards Presented<\/strong>: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Regulating the Game Gala Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nominations will open on\u00a0July 1, 2025<\/strong>, with further details and submission guidelines available at: www.regulatingthegame.com\/global-awards-2026<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 2026 conference will also feature the high-energy Pitch! showcase at the Sydney Opera House<\/strong>, an expanded exhibition space, and an enhanced program of global regulatory leaders, compliance innovators, and expert-led masterclasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on Regulating the Game 2026, including speaking, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact info@regulatingthegame.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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