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Tracy Parker Joins Judging Panel for Inaugural RTG Global Awards
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.
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ReferOn Earns Dual Nominations for Innovation and Marketing Excellence at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025
The company continues its growth in 2025 with key industry recognition
ReferOn, a next-gen affiliate management platform has been shortlisted for the “Affiliate Product Innovation” and “Best Marketing Solution Provider” categories at the upcoming SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025.
These nominations come after an important year for the company, defined by strong market traction, continuous product development, and an increased demand from operators and affiliate managers looking to transition from outdated legacy platforms to a more agile, transparent, and scalable solution.
Since its launch, the ReferOn team has demonstrated its commitment to solving real problems for affiliate teams. At the core of its value propositions is creating a simple and accessible platform that’s built for modern needs. Core developments like full-cycle automation, customisable dashboards, instant postbacks, and real-time data visibility help to reduce chaos and boost performance. Additionally, tools like the Sub-Affiliate System, No Bundling Model, and dynamic variables assist with increased operational control.
Vlad Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented on the nominations, “We didn’t build ReferOn to compete with legacy platforms — we built it to replace them. Every development, addition, and decision is guided by the goal of empowering our users to move faster, make more insightful decisions, and scale efficiently. These nominations have shown us that we’re moving in the right direction and that our incredible team is working towards something truly impactful.”
ReferOn’s roadmap remains ambitious and future-focused, with numerous investments in product developments, customer-facing services, and initiatives that help affiliate teams act faster and move smarter.
Voting for the SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025 is now open.
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Boomerang Partners shortlisted in 6 award categories at SBC – Affiliate Leaders AWARDS 2025
Boomerang Partners, a rapidly growing affiliate gambling and betting marketing agency, was shortlisted for the SBC – Affiliate Leaders AWARDS 2025. It is a celebration honouring the visionaries of the iGaming affiliate and operator communities. The winners will be determined through voting, which is open until August 21.
Boomerang is aiming to win in the following categories:
- Affiliate & Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year – Boomerang Partners
- Affiliate Marketing Manager of the Year – Darina Sharban, Boomerang’s affiliate team lead
- Affiliate Programme of the Year – Large – Boomerang Partners
- Best Affiliate Program – Boomerang Partners
- Social Media Campaign of the Year – Boomerang Partners
- Affiliate Leader of the Year
The inclusion of Boomerang in the shortlist for six categories is a testament to the company’s notable achievements in the affiliate marketing industry from 2024 to 2025.
In 2024-2025, Boomerang achieved:
- x5 increase in profit in the online betting segment
- x2 increase in the online gambling segment revenue
- +120% growth in the number of partners
- +194% growth in sports traffic
- 6-fold increase in the number of online sports betting offers
- +6 new products added to the portfolio (now totaling over 17)
- 1.5-fold increase in the number of product users
Furthermore, in 2025, Boomerang celebrated the first year of its strategic partnership with AC Milan and hosted the second season of its annual Golden Boomerang Awards tournament. This event saw the participation of over 400 affiliate teams from around the world, who had the opportunity to showcase their expertise and gain global recognition. The award ceremony took place in May 2025 at the legendary San Siro Stadium in Milan, where awards were presented in 11 categories. It was accompanied by a networking event and a charity auction.
Support Boomerang Partners and Darina Sharban by voting on the Affiliate Leaders Awards website until August 21. The winners will be announced on September 17 at Lisbon’s iconic MEO Arena.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. Boomerang launched six new products in 2024, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.
Boomerang’s portfolio contains 17+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.
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LiveScore Group signs with Enteractive to boost active players
LiveScore Group partners with Enteractive to run reactivation campaigns across its LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet brands
Enteractive, the industry leader in player conversion and reactivation services, has been engaged by LiveScore Group, home of a global sports updates provider and online sportsbook operations, to support their existing CRM services with bespoke reactivation campaigns aimed at winning back players from lapsed accounts.
Enteractive will run activation projects for LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, LiveScore Group’s sportsbook and casino brands, focusing on both activation of registered non-funded player accounts and reactivation campaigns to bring back lapsed players.
LiveScore Bet offers customers in the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, and Nigeria a refreshed betting experience within the LiveScore Group ecosystem. Meanwhile, Virgin Bet, operating exclusively in the UK as a sportsbook and casino brand, leverages the iconic Virgin brand to provide a sleek, user-friendly platform tailored for British bettors. Building on the trusted LiveScore brand, both LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet offer top-line products, promoting a responsible and enjoyable betting option for its players.
LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet Director, Dominic Vye, commented, “Partnering with Enteractive allows us to broaden our service offerings and engage our audience in new and exciting ways. Enteractive’s personalised approach to player engagement stands out in its ability to deliver real impact. This one-on-one approach will help us re-engage audience segments which we’ve found respond better to the more personal touch.”
Enteractive engages one-on-one with millions of players around the world, and is recognised as one of the top revenue generators globally for the iGaming sector. Enteractive’s proprietary (Re)Activation Cloud™ technology platform allows a fast and seamless integration of selected player databases, with native-speaking agents able to engage with players in each market with real-human outreach by phone.
Pedram Padidar, Enteractive COO, added, “LiveScore Group has built a strong ecosystem for sports fans and bettors alike, and we’re pleased to bring our expertise into that space. Effective reactivation isn’t just about re-contacting players, it’s about knowing when and how to engage in ways that feel relevant and personal. That’s where we can add real value. Our role will be to complement their CRM strategy with a more personal approach, helping to reconnect with players in a way that puts the user experience first.”
Enteractive’s native-speaking call agents support iGaming brands across every time zone. In the last year, Enteractive engaged with over 12 million players, delivering over 350% ROI and generating over €60 million in additional revenues for global operators.
With native speaking call agents supporting iGaming brands across the globe, Enteractive converts more than 20,000 players every month for a variety of leading operators.
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