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10/30/2026

How are prediction markets and changing audiences shaping the future of sports betting?

PPAG’s Bill Pascrell, III (BP3) will join two panel discussions at SiGMA World Summit, taking place November 2–5 at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy.

On November 3, “The World Cup Betting Autopsy: Did Prediction Markets Kill the Old Playbook?” will examine how prediction markets and AI-powered betting are changing consumer engagement and the traditional sportsbook model.

On November 5, “Women in Betting: The Industry’s Most Ignored Growth Segment” will explore women’s preferences as consumers and how product design, content, and marketing can better serve this growing audience.

Click here to learn more:https://sigma.world/summits/world/agenda/

10/29/2026

A great day on the green! PPAGers Tre Scott, Brianna Hill, and Kevin Hagan hit the course for Majority Leader Greenwald’s golf outing.

10/26/2026

Happy birthday to PPAG’s Janice Fuller! Wishing you a wonderful day and a great year ahead. We’re lucky to have you on our team!

10/23/2026

Property taxes have been an issue facing New Jersey governors for decades, regardless of political party.

PPAG’s Kevin Hagan spoke with NJ.com’s Tom Martello about the expectations facing Gov. Mikie Sherrill in her first year and why addressing rising property taxes remains a long-term challenge.

Read the full article: https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/10/so-have-your-property-taxes-gone-down-in-gov-mikie-sherrills-first-year-didnt-think-so.html

Property taxes always haunt Jersey governors. They're on the rise again during Mikie Sherrill's first year.

10/21/2026

Who should regulate prediction markets: the federal government or individual states?

PPAG’s Bill Pascrell, III (BP3) will join the panel “The Jurisdiction Gap: One ruling, two very different markets” at NEXT Predict in New York City on Friday, October 23.

The discussion will explore how competing approaches to regulation could shape national market access, sports contracts, and business decisions for operators, exchanges, and investors.

Click here to learn more: https://nextpredict.io/summits/the-worlds-prediction-markets-summit/

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10/20/2026

PPAGer Sam Weinstein joined members of the Howard J. Woods, Jr. New Jersey Section of the American Water Works Association for their Fall Meeting, sharing a legislative update with the state’s water industry professionals.

10/19/2026

How do you get your start in New Jersey’s film and television industry?

PPAG’s David Smith, Vice Chair of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, will share guidance at the Montclair Film Festival on Thursday, October 22.

During “Breaking into the Business: Your Guide to New Jersey’s Film and Television Industry,” he will join fellow panelists to discuss resources for getting started, identifying legitimate opportunities, and making industry connections.

Learn more and register here: https://festival.montclairfilm.org/events/panelbreakingintothebusinessyourguidetonewjerseysf/

10/16/2026

How do gaming regulations hold up under pressure?

PPAG’s Bill Pascrell, III (BP3) will join the panel “Lessons from Regulatory Disruption” at the International Association of Gaming Regulators' 2026 conference in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday, October 21.

The discussion will examine what investigations, market openings, and industry reforms have revealed about regulatory systems, including where they held up, where they fell short, and what regulators learned along the way.

Click here to learn more: https://iagr.org/uncategorised/save-the-date-iagr2026-heading-to-lima-peru/

10/15/2026

What does it take to get your business involved in a film or television production?

PPAG’s David Smith will discuss the opportunities available to New Jersey businesses at CIANJ’s 99th Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Friday, October 23, at Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park.

David, Vice Chair of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, will join Sony Pictures Classics Co-President and Co-Founder Tom Bernard for a conversation about the state’s film industry and how local businesses can participate as vendors, service providers, and filming locations.

Learn more here: https://www.commercemagazinenj.com/towns/commerce-magazine-nj/sections/hospitality/articles/david-smith-and-tom-bernard-to-keynote-cianj-s-99th-luncheon-offer-update-on-new-jersey-s-film-television-industry

10/13/2026

As film and television production grows in New Jersey, so does the conversation about what it means for local communities.

PPAG’s David Smith took part in that discussion at the Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development in Atlantic City. His panel, “New Jersey is Ready for Its Close-up!”, explored how major studio projects from Lionsgate and Netflix could bring new jobs and business opportunities to the state.