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About Us

iDEA's mission and commitment to responsible legislation and sustainable industry growth

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NJ Impact Study

iDEA's foundational research on successful iGaming regulation and economic impacts

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Responsible Gaming

A core value of iDEA and its members. Find out how we support safe play

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State Tracker

See where iGaming and online sports betting are currently legal in the U.S.

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Weekly iGaming News Clips

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Toledo Blade

Proposed Ohio online sports betting ban wouldn’t affect prediction markets

iDEA’s State Advocacy Director John Pappas said there would be “a lot of unintended consequences” if Ohio banned regulated online sports betting since prediction markets

DraftKings

DraftKings Announces Intent to Launch Online Sportsbook and Casino in Alberta, Canada

DraftKings is now accepting customer preregistration in Alberta, which launches regulated online casinos and sports betting on July 13.

Gambling Insider

Minnesota Senate Committee OKs Prediction Market Ban, Debates Sports Betting

A bill legalizing online sports betting was heard but did not receive a vote in a Minnesota Senate committee, though it did approve a bill that would shut down sports and political predictions.

Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio bill would raise tax on sports betting wagers

A proposal to add a 2% handle tax in Ohio will likely not make it out of committee this year, Select Committee on Gaming Chair Nathan Manning said.

SBC Americas

Kentucky Assembly overrules Gov. Beshear’s veto of betting bill

Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a gambling bill that makes multiple changes to the state’s sports betting market, including raising the betting age to 21, was overturned by the legislature.

Legal Sports Report

Proposed D.C. Online Casinos Could Pressure MD, VA To Legalize

A proposal to legalize online casinos in the District of Columbia could have legislators in Maryland and Virginia reconsidering their decisions not to legalize iGaming in 2026.

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Research

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Economic Impact of New Jersey Online Gaming in 2020

Economic Impact of Online Gaming in New Jersey (2019)

iDEA’s foundational research includes six years of data and analysis on the economic impact of legal, regulated iGaming in the state of New Jersey. With a robust operating environment and regulatory structure, New Jersey has served as a model for other states looking to implement, oversee and realize the benefits of responsibly regulated online gaming.

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Comparing Online and Land-Based Casino Gaming (2024)

The most comprehensive study to date on how the growing online gaming segment impacts land-based casino performance in the U.S. This in-depth study reveals that, in addition to adding a new revenue stream for land-based casino operators, online gaming helps boost revenue for operators’ brick-and-mortar properties.

Advocacy

iDEA and its members frequently testify before state legislators in support of legal online gaming and smart regulation.

''iDEA's leadership and research empower state regulators and lawmakers to make informed policy decisions that protect consumers and promote responsible business growth. They provide an essential voice for the industry.''

- David Rebuck, Director (former), NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement

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iDEA Membership

Join industry leaders bringing legal, regulated online gaming to U.S. consumers.

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