{"id":777028415,"date":"2025-06-30T07:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777028415"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:28:20","slug":"international-masters-of-gaming-law-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-masters-of-gaming-law-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","title":{"rendered":"International masters of gaming law joins judging panel for inaugural RTG Global Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTG Global Awards will be held in Sydney on March 10, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release.- The organisers of the Regulating the Game event have announced the appointment of\u00a0<strong>Jamie Nettleton<\/strong>, as a judge for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/inaugural-rtg-global-awards-to-spotlight-excellence-and-innovation-in-gambling-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inaugural RTG Global Awards<\/a>, representing the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). The Awards will be presented at the\u00a0<strong>Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner\u00a0<\/strong>on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-betting-integrity-association-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The RTG Global Awards<\/a>\u00a0celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact across safer gambling, compliance, financial crime risk management, industry integrity, and community contribution. They form part of the sixth edition of Regulating the Game, a conference dedicated to regulatory capability building, sector integrity, and ethical leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jamie Nettleton is a pre-eminent authority in gambling law and Past President of IMGL. Jamie is a Partner at Addisons in Sydney, where 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 recognised in legal benchmark surveys and directories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jamie is sought after by a broad cross-section of Australian and international clients, including gaming machine manufacturers, online gambling operators, wagering providers, casinos, and social media platforms, seeking advice on licensing, compliance, integrity, advertising, and consumer protection. His experience is especially valued by private equity firms and businesses entering the Australian market, particularly where innovation and technology intersect with highly regulated environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IMGL is a not-for-profit association of over 300 members globally, recognised as leading legal and regulatory experts in their jurisdictions. IMGL\u2019s 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marc Dunbar<\/strong>, president, International Masters of Gaming Law, said: \u201cWe\u2019re honoured to contribute to the inaugural RTG Global Awards and support this important initiative recognising leadership, innovation and integrity across compliance, safer gambling, and sector stewardship. IMGL is committed to advancing education and professional excellence globally, and we\u2019re pleased to partner with Regulating the Game through both the judging panel and the IMGL Masterclass program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Jamie\u2019s appointment to 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paul Newson<\/strong>, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, welcomed the announcement: \u201cJamie brings a wealth of legal and commercial expertise and is widely regarded as the leading gambling lawyer in Australia. His appointment, and IMGL\u2019s involvement, reflect the global calibre and integrity focus of the RTG Global Awards. We\u2019re delighted to welcome both Jamie and IMGL to the judging panel and the RTG program and look forward to spotlighting their leadership and insights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTG Global Awards feature six categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leadership Voice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safer Gambling Champion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for operators or organisations demonstrating tangible harm minimisation outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance Excellence<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 recognising uplift in AML, risk culture, or regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RegTech Solution of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Impact Initiative<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerging Leader \u2013 Safer Gambling or Compliance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations open on&nbsp;<strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>, with further details and submission guidelines available at: www.regulatingthegame.com\/global-awards-2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 conference will also feature the high-energy Pitch! at the&nbsp;<strong>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\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on Regulating the Game 2026, including speaking, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact&nbsp;info@regulatingthegame.com&nbsp;<\/p>\n","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":777027213,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"The Regulating the Game event has announced Jamie Nettleton of IMGL as a judge for the inaugural RTG Global Awards, to be presented in Sydney on March 10, 2026. 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IMGL will also deliver a dedicated Masterclass, reinforcing the event's focus on regulatory capability and ethical leadership.","focusai_entities":"RTG Global Awards, Regulating the Game, Jamie Nettleton, International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), Addisons, Marc Dunbar, Vanguard Overwatch, Paul Newson","focusai_location":"Sydney, Australia","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.9), regulator (1.0), compliance_legal (1.0), operator_casino (0.9), product_ux (0.7), tech_data (0.8), payments_fraud_aml (0.9), investor_analyst (0.9), supplier_vendor (0.8), journalist_researcher (0.9)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Impact on Australian Market?","query":"How will the increased focus on regulatory excellence and the involvement of Australian legal experts like Jamie Nettleton influence the B2C licensing and operational compliance landscape for iGaming operators entering or expanding within the Australian market?"},{"label":"RegTech Innovation Trends?","query":"What specific innovations are anticipated in the RegTech vertical, particularly in areas of AML, safer gambling, and financial crime risk management, given the 'RegTech Solution of the Year' award category and the broader industry push for integrity?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[16336,4,159],"tags":[24717],"class_list":["post-777028415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australasia-news","category-events-articles","category-shows","tag-regulating-the-game-sydney-2026","press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777028415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=777028415"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777028415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":777028416,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777028415\/revisions\/777028416"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777027213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=777028415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=777028415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=777028415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}