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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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National Council of Legislators from Gaming States

NCLGS Summer Meeting 2026 | San Diego, CA

iDEA State Advocacy Director, John Pappas to speak on panel - “Special Committee on Taxes - Balancing Revenue, Competition, and Sustainability in Modern Gaming”- Saturday, July 11 at 9am.

Legal Sports Report

More Registrants Confirmed As Alberta Online Casinos Launch In One Week

There are more than 50 online casinos and sportsbooks that can launch when the Alberta market opens on Monday.

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North Carolina raises sports betting tax to 23% in signed budget

Gov. Josh Stein signed a 23% sports betting tax into law through the new budget, raising the rate from 18%.

CNBC

Billionaires John and Laura Arnold commit $2.6 million to study online sports betting risk

John Arnold told CNBC he wants legislators and regulators to “wake up to the new reality of the booming sports betting market,” which includes the ability to bet on almost every play.

Reuters

Judge rejects Kalshi bid to block New York gambling enforcement law

New York is allowed to hold Kalshi accountable for violating sports betting laws for now, though Kalshi has already appealed the ruling.

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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

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iDEA Membership

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

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