IAGA SUMMIT FOCUS: THE LOBBYING PROCESS


some of the societal impacts associated with problem gambling, as they should, and that other policymakers will begin to pay attention as media scrutiny increases. Certainly issues around problem betting and advertising will be at the forefront of these conversations.


As industry looks at ways to make sure that those who want to self-exclude are able to do so, legislation may be required to help allow operators and other stakeholders to share information about those who are seeking to self-exclude which implicates a host of privacy issues – a policy area that Congress has been slow to move successfully on.


Another topic to be raised in Washington DC is how to leverage coalitions and outside stakeholders, and what value do you place political engagement? What advice are you looking to share on this subject?


Amplifying your voice and message is critical in today’s political environment, and building robust coalitions are a key part of that effort. We’re pleased to have driven the formation of the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, a voluntary association of sports leagues and media entities committed to doing their part to help ensure a responsible approach to sports betting advertising.


Tis group is helping to drive internal thinking and policy around some of the issues that we know are at the top of mind for legislators. Similarly to how we must support problem gambling prevention and resourcing, we need to be mindful of how sports betting is presented and advertised to all consumers and working with a broad group of sports interests and broadcasters helps to drive this work.


We’re far more likely to see success when industry can come together and align on emerging issues.


Is the perception of the industry among policy makers evolving - and how would you describe the direction of travel?


Nothing stays the same in life or in business. Just as the reputation of a city Las Vegas has evolved over the last couple of decades, the perception of the gaming industry more broadly has continued to evolve among policy makers. Tis is often a good thing but it is incumbent upon leaders to zealously safeguard those gains and be responsive to emerging issues.


Current issues being explored at the federal and state level includes the introduction of higher standards of gambling related consumer protections. How should the industry advocate for greater protections while pushing back against over-regulation?


Legal gaming has long been one of the most regulated industries in the country. A byproduct of that regulation, from my experience, is the value that industry leadership places on


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"I think we’ll see a number of state regulators continue to explore whether more


regulation is needed around advertising issues, certain types of prop bets, and


whether some products are properly classified as sports


betting or DFS. As we head in election season, there’s less likely to be a lot of heavy


legislative lifting, but I expect more oversight of the issues we’ve discussed to be on the agenda in the years to come."


"We know that many


Members of Congress and state legislators are taking a hard look at the some of the societal impacts associated with problem gambling, as they should, and that other policymakers will begin to pay attention as media scrutiny increases. Certainly issues


around problem betting and advertising will be at the forefront of these


conversations. As industry looks at ways to make sure that those who want to self- exclude are able to do so,


legislation may be required to help allow operators and other stakeholders to share


information about those who are seeking to self-exclude which implicates a host of


privacy issues – a policy area that Congress has been slow to move successfully on."


advocacy. As sports betting becomes increasingly accessible, I’d advise that those same leaders continue to lean-in and avoid responding to public policy issues from the back foot.


Taking out your crystal ball, what do you see as the curbs and measures we’re likely to see enacted between now and the end of the year - and do you see opportunities arising from changes too?


I think we’ll see a number of state regulators continue to explore whether more regulation is needed around advertising issues, certain types of prop bets, and whether some products are properly classified as sports betting or DFS. As we head in election season, there’s less likely to be a lot of heavy legislative lifting, but I expect more oversight of the issues we’ve discussed to be on the agenda in the years to come.


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