State-by-State Tracker
See where iGaming and mobile sports betting are legal in the United States.
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Michigan
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- West Virginia
Infographics and Factsheets
For state lawmakers looking to legalize online gaming, iDEA’s model bill serves as a guide for establishing licensure of iGaming providers, consumer protections, responsible gaming measures, and the disposition of iGaming tax revenues.
See state-of-the-art technologies used by iGaming operators to protect players.
Data on iGaming revenue and responsible gaming technology.
Advantages of legal iGaming for states and consumers.
See a comparison of online gambling and land-based casino revenue (from 2024 iDEA study).
Guiding principles for the online gaming industry, including consumer education, regulatory effectiveness, problem gambling, fraud prevention, integrity, and responsible advertising.
Online gaming and sports betting must be marketed in a responsible manner and to appropriate audiences. iDEA members are committed to the advertising principles outlined in this Code.
Research
Get our independent studies on regulated iGaming for
evidence-based insights and informed policymaking
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.
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.
Webinars
On-demand educational panels featuring iGaming industry experts
Proactive Player Protection: Making Responsible Gaming the New Normal
iDEA Power Lunch Summit | September 16, 2025
Amy Knapp, Executive Director, iDEA Growth (MODERATOR)
Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway Al
Jamie McKelvey, 'Asst. Bureau Chief and Responsible Gaming, NJ DGE
Rich Taylor, Director, Responsible Gambling, BetMGM
Chrissy Thurmond, Head of Responsible Gaming Relations, Draftkings
The Fraud Prevention Balancing Act: Meeting Regulatory Standards While Preserving Player Experience
iDEA Power Lunch Summit | September 17, 2025
John Pappas, State Advocacy Director, iDEA (MODERATOR)
David Brace, Principal, Innovation & Technology, Continent8
Paul Resch, Director, Gaming Operations, PA Gaming Control Board
Nick Imperillo, Sr. Manager Risk Services, GeoComply
Christy Watkins, Sr. Product Manager, Merchant Fraud, Worldpay
Beyond Legislation: How Legal iGaming Revenue Serves as a Catalyst for Broader Economic Development in States
iDEA Power Lunch Summit | September 18, 2025
Jeff Ifrah, Founding Member, iDEA Growth (MODERATOR)
Shawn Fluharty, Minority Whip, WV House of Delegates
Brandt Iden, VP, Government Affairs, Fanatics Betting and Gaming
David Murley, Deputy Director, Online Gaming & Legal Affairs Division, MI Gaming Control Board