Responsible Gambling Council’s Tracy Parker joins judging panel for inaugural RTG Global Awards

Regulating the Game has announced the appointment of Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards. Tracy will represent RGC, an independent non-profit dedicated to reducing gambling harm, in assessing nominations across categories.

The RTG Global Awards, to be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 10 March at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, celebrate excellence across safer gambling, compliance, industry integrity, financial crime risk management, and community contribution.

Parker brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving social responsibility and sustainability, and over a decade championing harm minimisation throughout the gambling sector. At RGC, she leads the development and implementation of standards and assurance programs, helping organisations deliver safer gambling environments.

Her previous leadership roles at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) strengthened responsible gambling policies across multiple gaming verticals, noted Regulating the Game organizers.

“RGC is honoured to join the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards and support this important platform which elevates leadership, integrity, and innovation across the gambling sector,” said Sarah McCarthy, RGC’s Chief Executive Officer.

“At a time when industry transformation and public expectations are accelerating, recognizing organisations that meaningfully prioritise harm prevention and player wellbeing is critical to a safe and sustainable sector. We are proud to be part of this important work.”

Founded in Canada, RGC has spent over four decades as a global leader in gambling harm prevention. Through research, education, and partnerships with regulators, operators, and communities, RGC drives policy and operational improvements to ensure gambling does not harm people or the places they live.

Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, welcomed the appointment: “Tracy’s leadership and RGC’s global standing in safer gambling make them an ideal addition to the RTG Global Awards judging panel.

"Their commitment to practical, evidence-informed standards and constructive industry engagement reflects the values we seek to highlight through these awards. We’re delighted to welcome Tracy and RGC to this global initiative.”

The RTG Global Awards feature six categories:

• Leadership Voice – for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift
• Safer Gambling Champion – for operators or organisations delivering 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

Nominations are now open and one can put themselves forward, nominate a deserving person or organisation, and encourage peers to be recognised. Nominations can be submitted at www.regulatingthegame.com/global-awards-2026.

The 2026 conference will also feature Pitch! at the Sydney Opera House, an expanded exhibition showcase, and a program of masterclasses and global thought leadership. More information can be obtained from the official site or via [email protected]