Industry Spotlight Sessions<\/strong> return as concise 15-minute presentations on the main stage, giving manufacturers, operators, suppliers, technology providers and other established organisations a platform to speak to organisational strategy, sector direction and market-ready capability. Slots are limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nConference chairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regulating the Game is also inviting expressions of interest for Conference Chair roles<\/strong>. Each Chair stewards a day of the conference, shaping dialogue, setting the tone, and guiding discussion across the programme’s central themes. The role suits persuasive communicators with standing across the sector who can frame critical conversations and draw out diverse expertise and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDistinguished company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Recent editions have drawn contributors from across the international regulatory, industry and research community, among them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Paul James<\/strong>, Secretary for Internal Affairs and Chief Executive, Department of Internal Affairs (Te Tari Taiwhenua), New Zealand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dr Marla Royne Stafford<\/strong>, Professor of Marketing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a leading authority on responsible gambling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Annette Kimmitt AM<\/strong>, former Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brendan Thomas<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer, AUSTRAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dr Ron Ben-David<\/strong>, Deputy Chair of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Donata Szabo<\/strong>, Regional Head of Licensing, Government and Regulatory Affairs (EMEA and APAC) at Sportradar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Andrew Gellatly<\/strong>, Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Linda Eeg Lomborg<\/strong>, Head of Division, Danish Gambling Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- David Tsai<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ciar\u00e1n Carruthers<\/strong>, former Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Andrew Vouris<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Entain Australia and New Zealand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barni Evans<\/strong>, former Chief Executive Officer of Sportsbet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dan Rule<\/strong>, General Manager, Regulatory and Compliance at Endeavour Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jane Lin<\/strong>, Executive Director, Regulatory Operations & Enforcement, L&GNSW<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Titus O’Reily<\/strong>, author of Please Gamble Irresponsibly and one of Australia’s best-known sports writers and broadcasters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dr Bo Bernhard<\/strong>, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arie Freiberg AM<\/strong>, Emeritus Professor of Law at Monash University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Paul Newson<\/strong>, founder of Regulating the Game, said, \u201cEach edition has widened the discussion, from compliance towards stewardship, leadership and the long-term health of the sector. For 2027, Pitch! takes its place in the main plenary, where established organisations and emerging providers are weighed against the same tests of capability, accessibility and improved outcomes, with weight given to solutions that solve multiple problems rather than adding another bolt-on system. The Call for Speakers invites the people shaping sector and regulatory conversations to take part.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey dates and how to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Applications to speak are open until 11 December 2026. Early submissions are encouraged due to anticipated strong demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The conference runs from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 March 2027, with the RTG Global Awards Gala Dinner on the evening of 9 March 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Confirmed main conference speakers, excluding Pitch! and Industry Spotlight contributors, receive complimentary full conference registration, including access to all networking functions. Speaking roles are unpaid, and speakers are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Event details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regulating the Game 2027 Sydney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n8 to 10 March 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RTG Global Awards Gala Dinner: 9 March 2027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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