Leadership Voice

This category recognises an individual or organisation that has demonstrated principled, credible and influential leadership in advancing reform, shaping policy, strengthening regulation, or elevating standards across the sector. It celebrates those who have used their voice, platform, expertise or strategic influence to drive meaningful change, build trust and capability, and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in gambling regulation or industry practice. Eligible entries may include policy leadership, public advocacy, sector-wide reform initiatives, institutional leadership, thought leadership or other strategic contributions that have influenced debate, decision-making or outcomes. Judges will look for clarity of vision, strength of leadership, influence, courage, integrity and evidence of lasting impact.

RegTech Solution of the Year

This category recognises a product, platform, provider or technology-enabled solution that has delivered outstanding innovation in support of compliance, AML, safer gambling, integrity or broader regulatory outcomes. It celebrates solutions that harness technology, data, analytics, artificial intelligence or operational enablement to improve oversight, decision-making, risk detection, efficiency or consumer protection. Eligible entries may include monitoring and surveillance tools, AML or compliance systems, safer gambling technologies, identity or verification solutions, intelligence and reporting platforms, or other technology applications that strengthen regulatory or operational performance. Judges will look for innovation, practical utility, technical sophistication, scalability, user impact and evidence of meaningful outcomes.

Gambling Harm Prevention Campaign of the Year

This category recognises an outstanding campaign, program or initiative that has made a meaningful contribution to gambling harm prevention through education, awareness, early intervention or the promotion of safer gambling behaviours. It celebrates work that is strategically conceived, responsibly delivered and capable of demonstrating genuine public benefit. Eligible entries may include public awareness campaigns, targeted education programs, digital or venue-based initiatives, community outreach, or other communication and engagement activities designed to improve understanding of gambling-related risks and pathways to support. Judges will look for clarity of purpose, strength of execution, audience relevance, ethical design, innovation and evidence of measurable impact.

Research Translation & Evidence Impact

This category recognises research, evaluation or evidence-based work that has been successfully translated into practical outcomes for policy, regulation, industry practice, consumer protection, or product and system design. It celebrates work that advances regulatory objectives, strengthens integrity and harm prevention, and supports responsible industry development, informed innovation and better decision-making across the sector. Eligible entries may include applied research, evaluations, pilot programs, policy development, operational frameworks or tools that have influenced reform, improved practice or delivered measurable outcomes. Judges will look for rigour, relevance, accessibility, practical application and demonstrable impact in bridging the gap between evidence and action.

Sport & Wagering Integrity Initiative

This category recognises an outstanding initiative that strengthens the integrity of sport and wagering through prevention, detection, education, collaboration or governance reform. It celebrates programs, systems and partnerships that help protect the fairness, transparency and credibility of sporting contests and wagering markets. Eligible entries may include integrity monitoring systems, suspicious betting detection frameworks, athlete or participant education, information-sharing arrangements, anti-corruption measures, investigative partnerships or other initiatives designed to address integrity risks. Judges will look for strategic intent, operational effectiveness, collaboration, innovation, scalability and evidence of meaningful integrity outcomes.

AML & Compliance Advisory Excellence

This category recognises an advisory firm, consultancy, legal practice or specialist service provider that has delivered exceptional AML, CTF, compliance or regulatory advisory services to the gambling sector. It celebrates advisory work that combines technical excellence with practical impact, helping organisations strengthen governance, uplift systems and controls, manage risk and meet regulatory obligations more effectively. Eligible entries may include control framework design, remediation programs, independent reviews, risk assessments, training initiatives, assurance activities or broader compliance transformation work. Judges will look for technical rigour, quality of advice, innovation, client impact and the extent to which the work has strengthened compliance capability, culture and operational resilience.

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

Eligibility Criteria

The RTG Global Awards are open to individuals, organisations and initiatives contributing to the integrity, effectiveness and sustainability of the global gambling sector, including but not limited to:

• Licensed gambling operators, including sports betting, wagering, casino, club and pub operators

• Gaming technology providers, suppliers and manufacturers

• Compliance, RegTech, responsible gambling and safer gambling solution providers

• Racing controlling bodies and wagering-related organisations

• Regulators, government agencies and public sector departments

• Industry professionals, executives and emerging leaders

• Researchers, academic institutions, not-for-profits and community partnerships delivering sector-relevant outcomes

To be eligible:

• Entries must relate to work undertaken, delivered or materially advanced within the past 12 months.

• The individual, organisation or initiative must demonstrate a clear and substantive contribution in one or more relevant areas, including safer gambling, regulatory effectiveness, compliance uplift, ethical leadership, innovation, community benefit or sector capability.

• Nominations may be submitted either by the entrant directly or by a third party.

• Entrants must consent to the publication of nomination material, in summary form, if shortlisted or selected as a winner.

• Where relevant, submissions should be capable of being supported by evidence of outcomes, impact or implementation.

Submissions demonstrating ethical leadership, measurable impact, practical innovation, compliance maturity, regulatory insight and a commitment to improving sector practice or public outcomes are strongly encouraged.

How to Nominate

Key Dates

• Nominations open on 3 August 2026

• Nominations close on 21 December 2026

• Finalists announced 1 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

A strong nomination is clear, credible and evidence-based. It should do more than describe an initiative, achievement or individual in general terms. The strongest submissions explain the context, articulate what was done and, critically, demonstrate why it mattered.

When preparing your nomination:

• Be clear, concise and outcome-focused.
  Set out the achievement in plain terms and avoid unnecessary jargon or promotional language. Focus on the specific contribution made and the results achieved.

• Address the why, how and impact — not just the what.
  Describe the problem, challenge or opportunity being addressed; explain the approach taken; and show what changed as a result.

• Align closely with the award category and criteria.
  Tailor your submission to the purpose of the category. The most effective nominations respond directly to the criteria rather than relying on broad corporate or organisational descriptions.

• Demonstrate measurable outcomes wherever possible.
  Use data, metrics and concrete examples to support your claims. This may include performance indicators, implementation outcomes, reach, engagement, operational improvements, compliance uplift, safer gambling outcomes, stakeholder feedback or broader sector benefit.

• Substantiate impact with corroborating material.
  Independent support strengthens a nomination. Where available, include testimonials, referee statements, case studies, published results, stakeholder endorsements, internal reporting, external evaluations or other supporting evidence.

• Show what is distinctive.
  Explain what sets the nominee apart. This may relate to leadership, innovation, scalability, integrity, effectiveness, collaboration, or demonstrable benefit to the sector or community.

• Provide context for the achievement.
  Help the judges understand the significance of the work by outlining the operating environment, baseline challenge, degree of difficulty, and why the result is notable.

• Focus on substance over marketing language.
  Judges will be looking for credibility, relevance and demonstrated merit. Unsupported claims, generic statements and highly promotional submissions are less persuasive than specific, evidence-backed examples.

• Use supporting documents selectively and strategically.
  Include material that materially strengthens the submission rather than overwhelming the judges with volume. Quality, relevance and corroboration matter more than length.

The strongest nominations are those that combine a compelling narrative with clear evidence of impact, outcomes and broader significance. Wherever possible, submissions should be supported by corroboration, whether through data, testimonials, independent statements or other relevant evidence.

Need Help?

For questions about the nomination process or eligibility, contact us at awards@regulatingthegame.com