{"id":777034148,"date":"2025-11-05T07:51:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777034148"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:27:08","slug":"don-hammond-announced-as-final-judge-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/don-hammond-announced-as-final-judge-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards","title":{"rendered":"Don Hammond announced as final judge for inaugural RTG Global Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The RTG Global Awards will be presented at the Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on March 10, 2026, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Press release.- The organisers of the\u00a0Regulating the Game<\/a>\u00a0conference have announced\u00a0Don Hammond<\/strong>, chief executive officer of Leagues Clubs Australia (LCA), as the final judge joining the esteemed panel for the inaugural\u00a0RTG Global Awards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RTG Global Awards will be presented at the Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner<\/strong> on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact across the global gambling sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Hammond brings deep experience in governance, advocacy, and leadership through his stewardship of Leagues Clubs Australia, which represents and supports clubs nationwide in their ongoing commitment to Rugby League and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Paul Newson<\/strong>, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said Don\u2019s appointment completes an outstanding judging panel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon brings a strong community and industry perspective that reinforces the RTG Global Awards\u2019 focus on integrity, purpose, and impact. His leadership in strengthening club governance and advancing responsible gaming culture makes him an invaluable addition to the panel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don Hammond welcomed the opportunity to join the panel and encouraged industry participation: \u201cThese awards are about shining a light on those setting the benchmark for responsible and effective industry leadership. I look forward to recognising the great work being done to build trust and capability across the sector and encourage organisations to put forward the people and initiatives that are driving progress and inspiring others to lead with purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Hammond joins a distinguished lineup of judges, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n