LAS VEGAS – American Bettors’ Voice, an advocacy group representing U.S. sports bettors, and Analytics.Bet, a sports wagering education and research firm, announced Tuesday a joint initiative aimed at improving industry literacy among regulators, lawmakers and responsible‑gaming organizations.
Beginning in March 2026, Analytics.Bet will provide its “Foundations of Sports Betting” lecture series at no cost to selected state gaming regulators, legislative bodies — including members of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States — and problem‑gambling groups.
The partnership comes as the U.S. sports betting market continues to expand following the 2018 repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Industry growth, the groups said, has outpaced the technical understanding of many officials tasked with overseeing it.
“This partnership recognizes the clear need to ensure that regulators and others within the sports betting ecosystem understand the reality of what is being offered to the American public,” the organizations said in a joint statement.
Richard Schuetz, CEO of American Bettors’ Voice, said the initiative is designed to move policy discussions beyond marketing narratives.
“You cannot effectively regulate what you do not fully understand,” Schuetz said. “By arming policymakers with the mathematical and operational realities of the market, we are empowering them to create a framework that is truly fair and safe for the American consumer.”
The curriculum focuses on the mechanics of betting markets, sportsbook operations and the consumer experience — areas the groups say are often misunderstood by policymakers.
“A well‑informed regulatory environment isn’t just good for bettors — it’s good for the entire industry,” said Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, founder and chairman of American Bettors’ Voice. “If we want sports betting to thrive as a legitimate, sustainable market, the people writing the rules need to understand the product as well as the people offering it.”
Professor Harry Crane, Ph.D., an instructor at Analytics.Bet and a board member of American Bettors’ Voice, said the program is intended to support data‑driven oversight.
“Analytics.Bet’s mission is to bring clarity and rigor to an industry often clouded by misconception,” Crane said. “By making our coursework available to regulators and responsible‑gaming leaders, we hope to support decision‑making that protects consumers and strengthens market integrity.”
The educational series will be accessible through a secure portal for approved agencies when it launches next spring.
