IAGA SUMMIT FOCUS: THE LOBBYING PROCESS
INSIGHT IAGA SUMMIT WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 28-30, 2024
Jonathan, what does the gaming industry get right as regards lobbying government, both at state and federal level - and where do you see opportunities for improvement?
I’ve seen that the gaming industry has long done well in efforts to develop meaningful relationships with key policymakers across states, at the legislative and regulatory level. Often these policymakers can see firsthand the job creation and positive community impacts of these businesses.
At the federal level, there are many legislators who are less familiar with gaming and are open to engagement. It’s an opportunity for industry to educate the next generation of congressional leaders. Part of this work will involve addressing growing concerns around mobile gaming and making sure that those who experience problems with gambling, and the clinicians who aim to help, have the resources they need to succeed.
One of the topics at the IAGA Summit is “how to get the most from lobbying efforts at state, federal and international levels” - what in your opinion are the best strategies?
I believe it is critical that gaming leadership continues to broaden the group of industries with which it has traditionally engaged and work to build coalitions that advocate for good policy for all. I appreciate how IAGA has taken this mission to heart. Going further, I don’t think I can stress enough the importance of being proactive - trust with policy makers is something that takes time to build.
One area where there is broad consensus at all levels is the need for engagement to curb the illegal betting market. From the perspective of sports leagues, we are better off in an environment where there is robust information sharing to help protect the integrity of our games; something that simply doesn’t exist with the illegal market. It’s great to see sports, operators, and even state level enforcement come together to champion engagement by federal authorities against this problem.
Illegal gaming operators do not offer the important consumer and security protections that legal sites do. Tey don’t use anti-money laundering protocols, identity and age verification, sports integrity monitoring processes, or financial and cyber security systems.
Americans’ money wagered on these illegal platforms is flowing offshore to fund enterprises and individuals with no transparency. And critically for the NFL, these sites do not help us protect game integrity.
What do you see are the headwinds that the industry faces with policy makers in the areas that fall within your purview?
We know that many Members of Congress and state legislators are taking a hard look at the
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As the industry continues to evolve, so too does perception among policy makers. From state houses to Capitol Hill, gambling has never been more visible which provides opportunities as well as challenges. Offering a sports league perspective, the NFL's
Jonathan D. Nabavi stresses the importance of building trust with policy makers.
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