iDEA Launches ideagrowth.org as the Go-To Hub for U.S. Online Gaming Policy and Data

A One-Stop Resource at a Crucial Time

iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA) unveiled the site as the legal iGaming map rapidly expands across the United States. Founder and General Counsel Jeff Ifrah said the launch arrives “at a critical moment in iGaming,” noting that more states debated legalization in 2025 than ever before.

With federal pandemic funds receding and state budgets tightening, Ifrah argued, legal online gaming offers “a stable tax revenue stream” while steering players away from unregulated offshore markets that currently dominate much of the activity.

Inside ideagrowth.org

The new website bundles research, policy tools, and real-time tracking into an accessible format aimed at legislators and regulators:

• Research Library: Independent studies and economic analyses on consumer protections, taxation, and growth.

• State-by-State Tracker: Interactive maps showing where online casino and sports betting are legal.

• Responsible Gaming Tools: Details on safeguards like self-exclusion, financial protections, and problem gambling resources.

• News & Advocacy Updates: A running feed of legislation and industry developments.

By centralizing these elements, iDEA positions itself as a primary source of facts and best practices from leading states such as New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

The association says the website also serves as a springboard for its advocacy efforts heading into the next wave of state debates. iDEA is already preparing to engage lawmakers in Maryland, New York, Indiana, Ohio, Wyoming, Virginia, Illinois, and Massachusetts — states expected to see intensified iGaming discussions in 2026.

“States that fail to act risk letting bad actors control the market and endanger players,” Ifrah warned. “Through this site, we’ll continue to share proven policy models that balance economic growth with strong consumer protections.”