Regulating the Game
- Headquarters
- Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
- Phone
- +61 8 2182 194
Regulating the Game is an international conference and professional development platform focused on the future of gambling regulation and regulated markets. Founded by Paul Newson, the organisation brings together regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to critically examine challenges such as financial crime, consumer harm, public trust, and technological disruption. Unlike trade shows, Regulating the Game emphasises structured, intellectually rigorous sessions that strengthen regulatory judgement and compliance capability. Its flagship event is an annual multi-day conference that rotates locations—the 2027 edition is planned for Sydney. The platform also hosts a Masterclass Series, the Pitch! innovation showcase (launched in 2026), and the RTG Global Awards, which recognise leadership in policy, safer gambling, compliance, and technology. Headquartered in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, the company operates as a privately held business with a small headcount of between two and ten employees. Regulating the Game positions itself as an independent forum for evidence-based debate, deliberately avoiding affiliation with any single regulator or operator.
Detailed Review
History and Founding
Regulating the Game was founded by Paul Newson, who also serves as Principal at Vanguard Overwatch. The exact founding year is not publicly confirmed, but domain registration and early references suggest establishment around 2022–2023. The company is headquartered in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, and operates as a privately held business with a headcount of approximately 2–10 employees.
Business Model and Offerings
The core offering is the annual Regulating the Game International Conference, a multi-day event featuring keynotes, panels, and masterclasses. The conference deliberately avoids a trade-show format, focusing instead on regulatory judgement and organisational capability. In 2026, the organisation introduced the Pitch! innovation showcase, inviting 10-minute pitches on gambling regulation innovation, and the RTG Global Awards, with categories such as Leadership Voice, Safer Gambling Champion, Compliance Excellence, RegTech Solution of the Year, Community Impact Initiative, and Emerging Leader. The inaugural award winners were announced in March 2026. A four-tier partnership model was launched for the 2027 Sydney event, indicating growing commercial structure. The conference uses the Guidebook mobile app as its official platform for agenda, speaker bios, sessions, and interaction tools.
Market Position and Distinction
Regulating the Game positions itself not as a promoter of predetermined solutions but as a forum for evidence-based debate. It claims no affiliation with any single regulator or operator, deliberately maintaining a cross-sector conversation. This distinguishes it from broader gambling conferences that may prioritise networking or deal-making. The focus on "regulatory judgement" and "organisational capability" appeals to regulators, policymakers, and industry compliance professionals.
Leadership
The only confirmed leadership figure is Paul Newson, Founder of Regulating the Game and Principal at Vanguard Overwatch. No other C-level executives (CEO, CTO, COO, CFO, CCO) have been publicly identified, consistent with the company's small headcount and private structure.
Key Products
Regulating the Game International Conference
The flagship multi-day event bringing together regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to examine gambling regulation, compliance, and public policy challenges, featuring keynotes, panels, and masterclasses.
Masterclass Series
A structured program of practical instruction within the conference, focused on strengthening regulatory judgement, compliance capability, and organisational practice across the sector.
RTG Global Awards
An annual awards program launched in 2026 recognising individuals, groups, and innovations in gambling policy, safer gambling, compliance, technology, and community impact, judged by an independent panel.
Pitch! Innovation Showcase
A platform within the conference for 10-minute pitches on gambling regulation innovation, first launched in July 2025 for the 2026 conference.
Guidebook App
The official conference platform used to host the full agenda, speaker bios, session streams, and interaction tools for attendees.
Offices & Headcount
5 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Paul Newson
Founder