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Push Poll Pushback: iGaming Backer Calls Maryland Survey ‘Deeply Misleading’

In an interview with Casino Reports, iDEA State Advocacy Director John Pappas exposed fundamental flaws in the methodology and messaging of a recent poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), calling it “deeply misleading” and a dangerous example…

Gaming Today

Online Casinos To Play Critical Role In Gambling Industry Growth: Report

Online casino will be significant part of the US gambling industry’s growth in the coming years as Renub Research expects the market to grow more than 66% to $126.2 billion in 2033.

Legal Sports Report

Illinois Reps. Pushing Back On Chicago Sports Betting Tax

Rep. Dan Didech and four cosponsors introduced legislation that would prevent Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson from including a 10.25% online sports betting tax in his fiscal 2026 budget.

Play Michigan

Michigan iGaming Revenue Hits $259M in September, Third-highest Month Ever

Online casino revenue continues to grow in Michigan with revenue up 27.9% compared to last September.

Gambling.com

Missouri Issues Temporary Sports Betting Licenses

On Wednesday (Oct 22), The Missouri Gaming Commission issued the first temporary retail and mobile sports licenses to operators and suppliers before the Dec. 1 launch of legal sports betting statewide.

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iDEA News & Articles

iDEA State Advocacy Director Calls for Fact-Based Discussions on Maryland iGaming

October 22, 2025 | iDEA

In an interview with Casino Reports, iDEA State Advocacy Director John Pappas exposed fundamental flaws in the methodology and messaging of a recent poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), calling it “deeply misleading” and a dangerous example… Read More

iDEA Launches New Content Rich Website for All Things iGaming

September 30, 2025 | iDEA

A Comprehensive Hub for Media, Policymakers and Industry Leaders Providing Research, Resources and Real-time Updates WASHINGTON–iDEA (iDevelopment and Economic Association), the leading trade association representing the U.S. online gaming industry, today launched the definitive online destination for all things online… Read More

OPINION | New Jersey is a national model for iGaming and sports betting; Don’t destroy it

June 3, 2025 | Jeff Ifrah

Jeff Ifrah | northjersey.com | Special to the USA TODAY Network New Jersey has a proud history of innovation. It’s where Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, where Atlantic City built the world’s first boardwalk, and where the first college… Read More

PAPPAS: Don’t let a tax hike undermine North Carolina’s early sports betting success

May 28, 2025 | John Pappas

Published in the North State Journal on May 24, 2025. Just one year after North Carolina launched its legal sports betting market, a proposal in the state Senate budget threatens to upend one of the most successful rollouts in the… Read More

Op-Ed: Louisiana shouldn’t undercut a thriving industry

May 8, 2025 | John Pappas

Louisiana’s legal sports betting market is working – and working well. Over the past 12 months, it has generated nearly $68 million in tax revenue, drawn investment from national and local companies, and created a safe, competitive environment for consumers.… Read More

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Casino Reports: Push Poll Pushback: iGaming Backer Calls Maryland Survey ‘Deeply Misleading’ In an interview with Casino Reports, iDEA State Advocacy Director John Pappas exposed fundamental flaws in the methodology and messaging of a recent poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), calling it “deeply misleading” and a dangerous example of push polling. GamingContinue reading "iDEA Weekly News Clips: October 23, 2025"

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