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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

ALL NEWS & ARTICLES
Legal Sports Report

Virginia Online Casino Bills On The Move In Both Chambers

Two mostly similar online casino bills have some momentum in committees but neither have faced a full chamber vote yet.

Gambling Insider

Mississippi House Passes Online Sports Betting Bill for Third Straight Year

Mississippi is one of the longest-running post-PASPA sports betting markets but has failed to legalize statewide mobile sports betting despite support from the House over the past two years.

New York State Gaming Commission

Letter to All Leagues Participating in NYS Sports Wagering

New York’s gambling regulator sent an open letter to sports leagues reminding them that they can lobby the commission for restrictions, limitations or exclusion of certain wagers.

Poker Industry PRO

Illinois Makes Another Push To Legalize Online Poker And Casinos In 2026

Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is again pushing an online casino bill in Illinois that would license the industry through land-based casinos.

Yellowhammer News

‘Not sure the votes are there’: Ledbetter, Gudger temper expectations for Alabama gaming bill in 2026

Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger does not think the votes are there to pass a bill that would leave legalizing gambling in Alabama up to the residents.

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Research

Get our independent studies on regulated iGaming for
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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

Our Mission

iDEA Membership

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

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