International Betting Integrity Association joins judging panel for inaugural RTG Global Awards
The inaugural RTG Global Award will be presented at the Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Sydney.
The organisers of Regulating the Game have announced the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as a confirmed judge for the inaugural RTG Global Awards, to be presented at the Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Sydney.
The RTG Global Awards celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact across community impact, compliance, safer gambling, industry integrity, and financial crime risk management. The Awards form part of the sixth edition of Regulating the Game, an international conference committed to enhancing sector integrity, regulatory capability, and ethical leadership.
Founded in 2005, IBIA is the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. It is a not-for-profit association whose members include many of the world’s largest regulated betting operators, active across six continents. IBIA plays a crucial role in safeguarding sport and the betting industry from corruption, operating a world-leading monitoring and alert platform and collaborating with regulators and sports governing bodies around the world.
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, joins the RTG Global Awards judging panel, bringing deep sector expertise and a steadfast commitment to integrity and responsible betting practices.
He said: “I am honoured to join the judging panel for the RTG Global Awards. At IBIA, we are dedicated to upholding integrity and transparency across the global betting landscape. These Awards spotlight the organisations and individuals working to advance ethical conduct and effective regulation, and we are proud to support that mission.”
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, welcomed the announcement: “Khalid’s appointment and IBIA’s involvement reflect the global calibre and integrity-centred mission of the Awards. Their leadership in monitoring and protecting sport from betting-related corruption aligns perfectly with our vision to champion excellence and elevate standards across the sector.”
The RTG Global Awards will feature six categories:
Leadership Voice – for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift
Safer Gambling Champion – for operators or organisations demonstrating tangible harm minimisation outcomes
Compliance Excellence – recognising uplift in AML, risk culture, or regulatory compliance
RegTech Solution of the Year – celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance
Community Impact Initiative – for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit
Emerging Leader – Safer Gambling or Compliance – spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions
Key Dates:
Nominations Open: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Nominations Close: Friday, December 12, 2025
Finalists Announced: Monday, February, 2 2026
Awards Presented: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Regulating the Game Gala Dinner
Nominations will open on July 1, 2025, with further details and submission guidelines available at: www.regulatingthegame.com/global-awards-2026
The 2026 conference will also feature the high-energy Pitch! showcase at the Sydney Opera House, an expanded exhibition space, and an enhanced program of global regulatory leaders, compliance innovators, and expert-led masterclasses.
For more information on Regulating the Game 2026, including speaking, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.regulatingthegame.com or contact info@regulatingthegame.com
