Regulating the Game opens Global Awards 2026 to industry submissions
Summary
Regulating the Game (RTG) has opened nominations for its Global Awards 2026, inviting international operators, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders to submit entries. The awards will recognise initiatives and leadership that contribute to safer gambling, transparent governance, regulatory compliance and technology-driven solutions.
Organisers set out a range of categories covering leadership, safer-gambling programmes, compliance and AML, RegTech, sustainability, community impact and emerging leaders under 40. Key dates include nominations opening on 1 July 2025, closing on 12 December 2025, finalists announced on 2 February 2026 and the awards presented at the RTG Gala Dinner on 10 March 2026. Submissions are made via the RTG website and organisers are inviting collaborators and partners (awards@regulatingthegame.com). The judging panel features industry figures such as Khalid Ali (IBIA), Jamie Nettleton (Addisons/IMGL) and Tracy Parker (Responsible Gambling Council).
Key Points
- Nominations are open to international operators, suppliers, regulators and stakeholders across the gambling sector.
- Categories include Leadership Voice, Safer Gambling Champion, Compliance Excellence, RegTech Solution of the Year, Sustainable Gambling Innovation, Community Impact Initiative and Emerging Leader (under 40).
- Important dates: nominations opened 1 July 2025; close 12 December 2025; finalists announced 2 February 2026; awards presentation 10 March 2026 at the RTG Gala Dinner.
- Entries are submitted through the official RTG website and organisers are seeking collaborators and partners via awards@regulatingthegame.com.
- The judging panel includes representatives from the IBIA, Addisons/IMGL and the Responsible Gambling Council.
- The awards aim to surface measurable examples of leadership, harm prevention, regulatory outcomes, ethical governance and long-term sustainability in the sector.
Context and Relevance
The awards come at a time of heightened regulatory scrutiny and growing investment in RegTech and safer-gambling measures. For operators and suppliers, recognition at a sector-wide awards programme can bolster compliance credentials, demonstrate social responsibility and raise visibility for innovative technologies or community initiatives. Regulators and industry bodies also benefit by highlighting best practice and measurable impact, helping to steer policy and operational standards.
Why should I read this?
If you work in compliance, safer gambling, RegTech, or corporate communications — this is the quick heads-up you need. Nominations close 12 December, so either enter, nominate a colleague or forward this to the team that manages awards and PR. Short version: there’s a platform here to get recognised for safer-gambling work and compliance wins. We’ve done the skimming so you don’t have to.
Author style
Punchy: concise and to the point. If your organisation cares about compliance or community impact, this is one to act on — otherwise file it under ‘industry housekeeping’.
