Vixio Announces the 2025 Recipient of the Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, is delighted to announce that Wes Himes will receive the Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award at the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards. This prestigious honour recognises individuals whose exceptional contributions have advanced the culture of compliance and regulatory standards across the gambling industry.

Throughout his distinguished career, Wes has been at the forefront of shaping modern gambling regulation, from founding the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (iGGBA) in 2000 to serving as Executive Director of Standards and Innovation at the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and now as a Partner at Intrepid Partners.

"I am truly humbled to be receiving this award... When I started in this industry 25 years ago, I had no idea how dynamic and exciting the sector would later become,” stated Wes Himes.

Himes added: “It has been a privilege and a pleasure working with so many colleagues that I call friends, and I can not thank enough the operators and other stakeholders who have been so supportive of my work and career.”

As part of this announcement, Vixio has released a special episode of the Regulatory Radar Podcast.

Vixio’s Chief Analyst, James Kilsby, sits down with Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award recipient Wes Himes to discuss his 25-year journey in the gambling sector, from navigating policy debates to building bridges between regulators, operators, and policymakers.

Listeners will gain insight into how compliance has evolved into a cornerstone of sustainable growth and hear Wes’s perspective on the future of regulation and responsible gaming.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation with one of the most respected voices in the field, don’t miss this look back at a remarkable career and what lies ahead for the industry.

To listen to the episode in full, please visit the Vixio website or follow the link here.

The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on 19 November 2025 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables are expected to sell out quickly. Vixio strongly advises booking now to avoid missing out.

You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio's quick and easy booking portal. For additional information on table bookings, please visit this link.

For more information or to reserve a table for the awards evening, contact the GRA team at info@vixio.com or call +44 (0) 207 921 9980. Complete information on table bookings, sponsorship and more can be found here.

Vixio would like to thank the sponsors of the 2025 Global Regulatory Award. Associate sponsors: Greentube, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, Scientific Games, Soft2Bet and award category sponsors: Docaposte, DraftKings, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates and White Bullet Solutions.

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