Protect Jobs, Communities, and Our Loved Ones by Opposing Online Gaming
iGaming threatens our economy, our health, displaces jobs and weakens oversight of responsible practices.
Here's what we're doing about it.
Who We Are
Local Communities,
Small Business and
Responsible Gaming
The National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) is a coalition of local businesses, industry veterans, community advocates and concerned citizens united to safeguard our communities from the harmful impacts of online gambling. Founded to address the growing threats posed by iGaming, we are dedicated to preserving local jobs, ensuring economic stability and promoting safe, responsible gaming practices.
We support in-person, legal gaming because it is highly regulated and prioritizes the safety and well-being of communities. Unlike online gaming, in-person gaming provides effective safeguards to prevent underage gambling, limit excessive access, and address problem gambling through established support programs. Additionally, in-person gaming drives local economic growth by generating stable jobs and reinvesting revenues into schools, infrastructure, and public services. By promoting responsible, community-focused gaming, we help create a stronger, more resilient future for all.
By the Numbers
Increase in addiction treatments in the Netherlands following the legalization of online gambling.
Young adults aged 18–22 participate in sports-related wagering, often bypassing legal age restrictions via mobile apps.
The number of calls to Ontario’s problem gambling hotline doubled after the launch of iGaming platforms.
Minors in Buenos Aires engaged in prohibited wagering activities despite regulations aimed at preventing underage participation.
Against iGaming
The rapid expansion of iGaming has created a pressing need for action. Across the globe, communities are witnessing:
- Rising rates of gambling addiction, particularly among young adults.
- Financial instability in families, driven by the unchecked accessibility of online gambling.
- Declines in tax revenues and public funding as online operators shift profits out of state.
We saw first hand how these impacts erode the foundations of our local economies, harm vulnerable populations and strip away the accountability that physical gaming establishments provide. NAAiG was founded to bring awareness and champion a future that puts people ahead of online profits.
Advocate Against
NAAiG is committed to fighting the proliferation of iGaming, which poses these critical dangers:
- Addiction: iGaming’s 24/7 availability encourages impulsive behaviors, with addiction rates spiking in regions where online gambling is legalized.Rising rates of gambling addiction, particularly among young adults.
- Mental Health Risks: Anonymous, isolated gambling exacerbates anxiety, depression, and stress, leaving players without immediate support.
- Economic Damage: Online gambling drains revenue from local economies, leaving families, small businesses, and public services to bear the burden.
- Lack of Oversight: iGaming platforms operate with minimal regulations, increasing risks of fraud, underage gambling, and predatory practices.
We believe in a gaming industry that builds up communities, not isolates them.
Local Jobs Matter
Physical casinos are vital to local economies, creating meaningful jobs across industries like hospitality and security. These careers provide stability for families and opportunities for growth, unlike iGaming, which shifts jobs to automated systems and remote operations.
Responsible Gaming
In-person gaming is monitored by trained professionals, ensuring safety, fairness and accountability. Unlike iGaming, which is anonymous and 24/7, physical casinos offer secure, community-focused environments that reduce addiction and fraud risks
Support Communities
Physical casinos reinvest revenues into schools, infrastructure, local events and public safety. By contrast, iGaming often funnels profits out of state, depriving communities of vital resources and funding.
Who are
Our Members?
NAAiG champions community-driven, sustainable gaming. Our members - casinos, local businesses, employees, unions and advocacy groups—support in-person gaming for its economic and social benefits while opposing iGaming's risks, including isolation and addiction.
Together, we promote responsible gaming to protect individuals and strengthen communities.
Protecting Our Communities?
Discover how the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) is working to safeguard local jobs, strengthen economies and promote responsible gaming. Together, we can make a difference.
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