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, ethical leadership, and technology.
EVENT DATE
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
Friday, 12 December 2025
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Monday, 2 February 2026
AWARD CATEGORIES & DESCRIPTIONS
Leadership Voice
Recognises an individual who has demonstrated principled leadership—championing reform, strengthening trust, and contributing to sector uplift through advocacy, influence, or strategic action.
Safer Gambling Champion
Recognises a venue, operator, or organisation that has achieved measurable impact in promoting safer gambling, advancing player protection, or embedding harm minimisation practices into operations or culture.
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
Recognises a project or initiative that has delivered tangible benefit to communities—through cultivating sport, youth leadership and mentoring, community services, social partnerships, or gambling harm prevention initiatives.
Emerging Leader – Safer Gambling or Compliance
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.
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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
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 individual 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 2025
Nominations close on 12 December 2025
Finalists announced 2 February 2026
Awards presentation 10 March 2026 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