Leading gaming law and regulation conference 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. Parker will represent RGC, a globally respected independent non-profit dedicated to reducing gambling harm, in assessing nominations across categories recognising leadership, innovation and community impact.

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 minimization throughout the gambling sector. At RGC, she leads the development and implementation of robust standards and assurance programs, helping organizations deliver safer gambling environments and drive continuous improvement. Her previous leadership roles at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) strengthened responsible gambling policies across multiple gaming verticals.

“RGC is honored 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. At a time when industry transformation and public expectations are accelerating, recognizing organizations that meaningfully prioritize harm prevention and player wellbeing is critical to a safe and sustainable sector. We are proud to be part of this important work,” said Sarah McCarthy, RGC’s Chief Executive Officer.

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, said: “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 inaugural 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 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.

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, today announced that it is exhibiting at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) this week, August 12-14, at the ICC Sydney.

BMM will welcome attendees at Stand No. 331 to showcase its industry-leading suite of product compliance testing services, quality assurance testing services, and cybersecurity protection solutions tailored to the Australasian gaming market.

With over four decades of global expertise and strong roots founded in Australia, BMM continues to deliver local insight with global reach, supporting suppliers with land-based and digital product compliance solutions

BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections Kirk White said, “At BMM, we’re proud to combine local knowledge with global strength. Our Australasian teams understand the unique regulatory and market challenges across the region, and we work closely to deliver testing and certification services that go beyond compliance; we help power suppliers’ growth and protect their brand.”

White added, “There’s a reason we are the No. 1 lab in Australia and Asia. We were founded in Australia and have been a resource to the region’s suppliers, operators, and regulators for over 44 years. We have played an important role in Australasia’s growth in its established land-based markets, evolving digital markets, and emerging new markets like the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and India.”

BMM’s experienced teams across Australasia, with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, as well as Macau, Singapore, and India, are the trusted testing partner of choice in this expansive region. The Company’s expertise spans land-based platforms, games, and systems; lottery testing; and the full spectrum of digital gaming, including iGaming, sports betting, iLottery, and mobile.

IGT is going to present an exciting, performance-focused showcase of games, cabinets, systems and FinTech solutions at the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE 2025) which will take place at ICC Sydney from Aug. 12-14. With a market-attuned portfolio of more than 50 unique link and standalone game titles, IGT will reflect the Company’s focus on delivering innovative player experiences and creating value-add opportunities to gaming floors across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

“As IGT enters a new era of growth and transformation, AGE 2025 is an ideal opportunity to demonstrate our laser-focus on delivering an unrivaled solutions portfolio, and our unique position to serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for our customers across Australia and New Zealand. At AGE 2025, IGT will present a diverse range of standalone and linked progressive games with exciting new titles such as Hot Stuff Link and Bandit Link & Loot, as well as our IGT ADVANTAGE CLUB system with advancements to Service Window and other convenience-enhancing modules,” said Dallas Orchard, IGT SVP and COO, APAC.

“IGT’s line-up for AGE 2025 is the most exciting portfolio that we’ve presented in recent years. In addition to showcasing ten new game families, we will reveal our revamped jackpot strategy for the ANZ market, as well as IGT’s rejuvenated on-screen look and feel. Our development focus has been on delivering an elevated player experience through trending mechanics and enhanced art packages. For example, our Firework Link provides players with a Hold and Spin inside Hold and Spin experience, coupled with new innovative free-game mechanics; and MegaVault Link morphs the two most popular mechanics that the ANZ market has seen over the last 20 years – Chose Your Volatility and Hold and Spin,” said Matt Wright, IGT Product Director APAC.

Everi, an IGT brand, will highlight its portfolio of integrated FinTech solutions at AGE 2025 in a dedicated space alongside IGT’s exhibit. Everi’s trusted suite includes cash access, player wallets, AML compliance, loyalty and payments — each built to work together and designed to meet the demands of modern casino and venue operations.

These offerings integrate directly with IGT’s powerful systems, creating a unified financial and engagement platform. From cage to cabinet and kiosk to mobile, operators gain a consistent and configurable experience that reduces friction, enhances visibility and streamlines operations across land-based and digital environments.

Everi’s solutions also support responsible gaming by incorporating tools like spending limits, discreet messaging and data-informed alerts — helping operators promote sustainable play without disrupting the entertainment experience. By combining Everi’s FinTech innovation with IGT’s global infrastructure, operators can benefit from a flexible, modular foundation that delivers smarter data, stronger compliance and personalised engagement at every touchpoint.

Together, IGT and Everi are reimagining how payments, loyalty and compliance come together — helping operators move faster, serve smarter and lead the next era of connected gaming.