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README.md

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-license: cc-by-4.0
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+---
+language: en
+pretty_name: "US iCasino Verification (Regulator-First)"
+tags:
+  - regulation
+  - compliance
+  - consumer-protection
+  - igaming
+  - dataset
+license: cc-by-4.0
+---
+
+# US iCasino Verification (Regulator-First) — Dataset
+
+This dataset helps users **verify which U.S. jurisdictions have regulated real‑money online casino (iCasino)** and where to check **official regulator pages** for licensed operators.
+
+**Project website:** https://www.icium.org/  
+**Last verified:** 2026-02-21
+
+## What’s inside
+- `data/states.csv` — states with authorized iCasino + a regulator verification URL.
+- `data/operators.csv` — permit holders / platforms when explicitly stated by a regulator.
+
+## Why this exists
+1) Reduce “is this site legal in my state?” confusion  
+2) Provide regulator-first links instead of rumor/affiliate lists  
+3) Encourage responsible, compliant play
+
+## How to use
+- Start with `states.csv` → open the official verification link for your state.
+- If a platform/operator is not on the regulator list, treat it as **unverified**.
+
+## Not legal advice
+This dataset is informational only and may lag regulatory updates.
+
+## Update policy
+- We track `last_verified` at row level.
+- Contributions should include **official source URLs** and a new verification date.
+
+## Citation
+If you use this dataset publicly, cite:
+> ICIUM (2026). *US iCasino Verification (Regulator‑First)*. Dataset. https://www.icium.org/
+
+## Files
+- `data/DATA_DICTIONARY.md`
+- `data/SOURCES.md`

data/DATA_DICTIONARY.md

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+# Data dictionary (v1)
+
+## states.csv
+- state_code: USPS abbreviation.
+- state_name: Full state name.
+- igaming_legal: yes/no for real-money online casino (iCasino).
+- regulator_name: Primary regulator.
+- regulator_site: Regulator homepage.
+- official_verification_or_operator_list_url: Public regulator page/PDF where users can verify legal operators.
+- notes: Scope notes / caveats.
+- last_verified: Date the source URL was checked.
+
+## operators.csv
+- state_code: USPS abbreviation.
+- operator_name: Brand/licensee/permit holder (or label for a regulator list page).
+- operator_type: Permit holder / legal platform / list label.
+- official_source_url: Regulator page or PDF backing the claim.
+- notes: Extra context.
+- last_verified: Date the source URL was checked.

data/SOURCES.md

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+# Primary sources (official/regulator-first)
+
+- New Jersey DGE — Internet Gaming Permit Holders (PDF): https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf
+- Pennsylvania PGCB — Interactive Gaming Operators: https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/interactive-gaming-operators
+- Michigan MGCB — Online gambling / legal vs illegal (consumer page): https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/consumer/online-gambling
+- West Virginia Lottery — iGaming licensing hub: https://wvlottery.com/licensing/igaming
+- Connecticut DCP — press release naming the two legal iCasino platforms: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/dcp-issues-summary-suspension-of-high5games-license-for-conducting-illegal-gaming-activity
+- Delaware Lottery — iGaming page: https://www.delottery.com/More/iGaming
+- Rhode Island Lottery — FAQ referencing iGaming: https://www.rilot.com/en-us/player-zone/faqs.html
+
+## Scope boundaries (anti-ban)
+- No affiliate links.
+- Prefer regulator verification pages over operator sign-up pages.

data/operators.csv

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+state_code,operator_name,operator_type,official_source_url,notes,last_verified
+NJ,"Marina District Development Company, LLC d/b/a Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-001.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"Golden Nugget Atlantic City, LLC",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-002.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, LLC (affiliate of Boardwalk Regency Corp.)",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-007.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"DGMB Casino, LLC",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-008.,2026-02-21
+NJ,AC Ocean Walk,Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-009.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"Hard Rock Boardwalk 1000, LLC d/b/a Hard Rock Hotel Casino",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-010.,2026-02-21
+NJ,Premier Atlantic City LLC d/b/a Bally Atlantic City,Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-011.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, LLC (affiliate of Tropicana Atlantic City Corp.)",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-012.,2026-02-21
+NJ,"Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey, LLC (affiliate of Harrah’s Atlantic City Operating Company, LLC)",Internet Gaming Permit Holder,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,Permit NJIGP 25-013.,2026-02-21
+PA,PGCB Interactive Gaming Operators,Verified Operator List,https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/interactive-gaming-operators,Regulator page lists legal interactive gaming brands/operators.,2026-02-21
+MI,MGCB Licensed Internet Gaming Operators,Verified Operator List,https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/consumer/online-gambling,MGCB consumer page lists legal internet gaming operators.,2026-02-21
+WV,WV Lottery iGaming License List,License List,https://wvlottery.com/licensing/igaming,WV Lottery licensing hub links to public license list PDFs.,2026-02-21
+CT,DraftKings (Foxwoods),Legal iCasino Platform,https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/dcp-issues-summary-suspension-of-high5games-license-for-conducting-illegal-gaming-activity,DCP states DraftKings/Foxwoods is a legal iCasino platform.,2026-02-21
+CT,FanDuel (Mohegan Sun),Legal iCasino Platform,https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/dcp-issues-summary-suspension-of-high5games-license-for-conducting-illegal-gaming-activity,DCP states FanDuel/Mohegan Sun is a legal iCasino platform.,2026-02-21
+DE,Delaware Park (online),Authorized Delaware Casino Platform,https://www.delottery.com/More/iGaming,Listed under Delaware Lottery iGaming page.,2026-02-21
+DE,Bally’s Dover (online),Authorized Delaware Casino Platform,https://www.delottery.com/More/iGaming,Listed under Delaware Lottery iGaming page.,2026-02-21
+DE,Harrington (online),Authorized Delaware Casino Platform,https://www.delottery.com/More/iGaming,Listed under Delaware Lottery iGaming page.,2026-02-21
+RI,Bally’s (Rhode Island) iGaming,Legal iCasino Platform,https://www.rilot.com/en-us/player-zone/faqs.html,RI Lottery FAQ references iGaming availability at Bally’s and via apps/websites.,2026-02-21

data/states.csv

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+state_code,state_name,igaming_legal,regulator_name,regulator_site,official_verification_or_operator_list_url,notes,last_verified
+NJ,New Jersey,yes,New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE),https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/,https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf,"NJ publishes Internet Gaming Permit Holders (permit holders, not necessarily every brand/skin).",2026-02-21
+PA,Pennsylvania,yes,Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB),https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/,https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/interactive-gaming-operators,"PGCB provides an official interactive gaming operators page for verifying regulated sites.",2026-02-21
+MI,Michigan,yes,Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB),https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb,https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/consumer/online-gambling,"MGCB's consumer page lists licensed internet gaming operators and guidance on legal vs illegal gaming.",2026-02-21
+WV,West Virginia,yes,West Virginia Lottery,https://wvlottery.com/,https://wvlottery.com/licensing/igaming,"WV Lottery publishes iGaming license lists (PDFs); this project records operators from the public license list.",2026-02-21
+CT,Connecticut,yes,Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Gaming Division),https://portal.ct.gov/dcp,https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/dcp-issues-summary-suspension-of-high5games-license-for-conducting-illegal-gaming-activity,"CT states there are two legal iCasino platforms: DraftKings/Foxwoods and FanDuel/Mohegan Sun (per DCP).",2026-02-21
+DE,Delaware,yes,Delaware Lottery,https://www.delottery.com/,https://www.delottery.com/More/iGaming,"Delaware Lottery iGaming page points to the state's authorized casino platforms.",2026-02-21
+RI,Rhode Island,yes,Rhode Island Lottery,https://www.rilot.com/,https://www.rilot.com/en-us/player-zone/faqs.html,"RI Lottery FAQ references iGaming as a casino product available via Bally’s and its apps/websites.",2026-02-21