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Legislators from Virginia, Ohio, and Massachusetts will discuss the political and fiscal stakes of regulated online gaming ahead of their states’ upcoming legislative sessions WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As more states weigh whether to legalize online casino gaming, iDEA Growth will convene legislators… Read More

Published in Casino Reports Guest Column | JOHN PAPPAS | March 19, 2026 This year, something important happened in Virginia. For the first time, lawmakers engaged in a serious, sustained, and thoughtful debate about legal online casino gaming. And while… Read More

Published in Richmond Times Dispatch Guest column | JOHN PAPPAS | January 9, 2026 As the Virginia General Assembly convenes later this month, lawmakers will once again debate how best to manage the commonwealth’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape. With new… Read More

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

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