{"id":777030196,"date":"2025-08-11T09:09:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777030196"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:13:47","slug":"responsible-gambling-council-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/responsible-gambling-council-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","title":{"rendered":"Responsible Gambling Council joins judging panel for inaugural RTG Global Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTG Global Award will be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on March 10 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release.- The organisers of\u00a0<strong>Regulating the Game<\/strong>\u00a0have announced the appointment of\u00a0<strong>Tracy Parker<\/strong>, senior vice-president, accreditation, advisory and insights at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to the judging panel for the inaugural\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\">RTG Global Awards<\/a>. Tracy will represent RGC, a globally respected independent non-profit dedicated to reducing gambling harm, in assessing nominations across categories recognising leadership, innovation, and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTG Global Awards, to be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday, March 10 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, celebrate excellence across safer gambling, compliance, industry integrity, financial crime risk management, and community contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracy brings<strong>&nbsp;nearly 30 years of experience<\/strong>&nbsp;in driving social responsibility and sustainability, and over a decade championing harm minimisation throughout the gambling sector. At RGC, she leads the development and implementation of robust standards and assurance programs, helping organisations 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sarah McCarthy<\/strong>, RGC\u2019s chief executive officer, said: \u201cRGC is honoured 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt a time when industry transformation and public expectations are accelerating, recognising organisations that meaningfully prioritise harm prevention and player wellbeing is critical to a safe and sustainable sector. We are proud to be part of this important work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/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 appointment: \u201cTracy\u2019s leadership and RGC\u2019s 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\u2019re delighted to welcome Tracy and RGC to this global initiative.\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 delivering 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\">The organisers said: \u201cNominations are now open \u2013 put yourself forward, nominate a deserving person or organisation, and encourage your peers to be recognised. Help shine a light on leadership, innovation and impact across the sector. Submit your nomination today at: www.regulatingthegame.com\/global-awards-2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe 2026 conference will also feature\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/where-innovation-meets-impact-pitch-lands-at-the-sydney-opera-house-for-regulating-the-game-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pitch! at the Sydney Opera House<\/a>, an expanded exhibition showcase, and a compelling program of masterclasses and global thought leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor more information on Regulating the Game 2026, including speaking, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact&nbsp;info@regulatingthegame.com\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RTG Global Award will be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on March 10 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777029728,"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 organisers have appointed Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards. These awards, to be presented in Sydney in 2026, recognise excellence in safer gambling, compliance, industry integrity, and financial crime risk management. 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