Back for 2027, The Global Awards recognise excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact across the global gambling sector. These awards shine a spotlight on organisations and individuals that are elevating industry standards, advancing regulatory outcomes, reducing gambling harm, and fostering ethical leadership, trust, and long-term sustainability.
Open to entries from around the world, the awards reflect a shared commitment to continuous improvement - celebrating progress, creativity, and bold initiatives that contribute to a responsible, transparent, and resilient global gambling industry.
The award categories spotlight critical focus areas for a sustainable and trusted industry - encompassing safer gambling, governance, leadership, and technology.
EVENT DATE
Tuesday, 9 March 2027
NOMINATIONS OPENED
Monday, 3 August 2026
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
Monday, 21 December 2026
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Monday, 1 February 2027
AWARD CATEGORIES
Leadership Voice
Recognises an individual or organisation that has demonstrated principled leadership - championing reform, driving policy or regulatory innovation, and strengthening trust, capability, and integrity across the sector through advocacy, influence, or strategic action.
Safer Gambling Champion
Recognises an individual or organisation that has achieved measurable impact in promoting safer gambling, advancing player protection, and embedding harm minimisation principles within operations, culture, or practice.
Compliance Excellence
Celebrates a meaningful uplift in regulatory compliance, risk culture, or anti-money laundering capability - demonstrating both strategic intent and improved outcomes.
RegTech Solution of the Year
Awarded to a product, platform, or provider that delivers innovative technology improving compliance, AML, safer gambling, or integrity outcomes - through harnessing data, AI, or operational enablement.
Community Impact Initiative
Celebrates initiatives making a real difference -strengthening communities through sport, youth leadership, social partnerships, gambling harm prevention, or efforts that combat financial crime and promote integrity, transparency, and public trust.
Emerging Leader
Celebrates a rising leader (under 40) making a significant contribution to safer gambling, compliance, or ethical leadership - demonstrating potential to shape the future of the sector.
THE JUDGING PANEL
Judging panel to be announced
SPONSORSHIP
Become an Awards sponsor and support achievement and excellence in the sector.
Gold Sponsor
$50,000
Headline naming rights: RTG Global Awards presented in partnership with the Gold sponsor
Opportunity to deliver remarks and present an award
Invitation to nominate a judge
Exclusive branding opportunities to elevate profile
Premium brand placement in all digital and print media and Global Awards signage
Premium table (10 seats) at the Gala Dinner
Silver Sponsor
$25,000
Invitation to present an award
High visibility brand placement in all digital and print media and Global Awards signage
Invitation to nominate a judge
6 Gala Dinner tickets
Bronze Sponsor
$15,000
Invitation to present an award
High visibility brand placement in all digital and print media and Global Awards signage
4 Gala Dinner tickets
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HOW TO ENTER
Eligibility Criteria
The RTG Sector Awards are open to individuals, organisations, and initiatives operating within the global gambling sector, including but not limited to:
Licensed gambling operators (e.g. sports betting, wagering, casino, club and pub operators)
Gaming technology providers and manufacturers
Compliance, regulatory, or safer gambling solution providers
Regulators, government agencies, and departments
Industry professionals and emerging leaders
Researchers, organisations advancing safer gambling and community partnerships delivering sector-relevant outcomes
To be eligible:
Entries must relate to work undertaken or impact delivered within the past 12 months.
The initiative or person must demonstrate a clear contribution to safer gambling, regulatory effectiveness, compliance uplift, ethical leadership, innovation, or community benefit.
Nominations may be self-submitted or made on behalf of another individual or organisation.
Entrants must consent to the publication of their nomination if shortlisted or selected as a winner.
Submissions that reflect ethical leadership, compliance uplift, regulatory insight, innovation, and a commitment to improving sector practice or public outcomes are strongly encouraged.
How to Nominate
Key Dates
Nominations open on 1 July 2026
Nominations close on 12 December 2026
Finalists announced 2 February 2027
Awards presentation 9 March 2027 at the RTG Global Awards Gala Dinner
Nomination Process
Submit your nomination via the online form below
Option to upload supporting documents
Who Can Nominate
Open to self-nomination and third-party nominations
Anonymous nominations not accepted (for transparency)
Joint submissions permitted (e.g. for collaborative projects or tech partnerships)
Tips for a Strong Nomination
Be clear, concise, and results-focused
Focus on the “why” and “how”—not just the “what”
Align your nomination with the award criteria
Use examples, metrics, or testimonials where relevant
Need Help?
For questions about the nomination process or eligibility, contact us at awards@regulatingthegame.com
NOMINATION FORM
Nominations for 2027 open later this year.
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