Bill Pascrell, III Joins IC360 as Special Advisor
Las Vegas, NV (December 10, 2024) – Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), the unequivocal global leader in delivering best-in-class integrity and compliance regtech products and services for the sports betting and gaming sector, is pleased to announce that Bill Pascrell III (BP3), International Gaming Expert and Counsel has joined the company as a Special Advisor. With an extensive career in the gaming industry, public service, law, and politics, Pascrell’s appointment further strengthens IC360’s expertise and strategic capabilities as it continues to lead in gaming compliance innovation.
Pascrell is a Partner at Princton Public Affairs Group, Inc., the nation’s largest state-based public, regulatory and government affairs firm. He is a lawyer, strategic advisor, and consultant in the gaming sector through dozens of clients throughout the globe from the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Europe, South America, and Australia. He is recognized as one of the nation’s top experts on internet gaming, lottery, horse racing, poker, esports, and sports betting, and continues to advise governments across the globe on issues involving the gaming industry.
Pascrell has served on the Board of the Entain Foundation US since its creation in 2019, with a focus on safer betting and gaming, grassroots sports, diversity in technology, and projects with a clear link to the communities in which Entain operates. The Foundation has invested in dozens of projects to support its mission of integrity, compliance, and responsible gaming. These programs include the creation and launch of the Seton Hall University Law School Boot Camp on Compliance, Integrity, and Responsible Gaming; a research partnership with UNLV creating initiatives to apply best practices in responsible gambling, policy, and health; and alliances with the NCAA and Professional Leagues to educate players about responsible gaming. This work has earned Entain Foundation US and Bill Pascrell, III global responsible gaming honors and awards from organizations like SBC, GDC, EGR, and VIXIO.
“We are honored to welcome Bill Pascrell III as a Special Advisor to IC360,” said Eric Frank, President of IC360. “BP3’s profound understanding of public policy, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving the public make him an invaluable addition to our team. His insights will further enhance our ability to navigate the evolving landscape of gaming integrity and compliance.”
“IC360 is transforming how the gaming industry approaches compliance, integrity, and responsible gambling,” Pascrell added. “Joining this superior, innovative, and visionary team is an incredible opportunity to help shape a more transparent, forward-thinking, and sustainable gaming landscape. I am very excited and look forward to working with IC360 to set standards of innovation and accountability in the industry.”
Pascrell led the successful 10-year campaign to legalize sports betting in the United States, culminating with the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) by the U.S. Supreme Court and has worked in every state that has legalized sports betting since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. Pascrell also quarterbacked a successful campaign to pass the first-in-the-nation Online Gaming Act in New Jersey in 2013 and helped develop the regulatory regime that implemented the legislation. He works in all 7 states that have legalized online gaming and continues his advocacy to further expand online gaming to other interested states. He has also been a pioneer in passing first-in-the-nation legislation on Lottery Courier, Esports Wagering, and Fixed Odds-Horse Racing.
Public service and governance have been a cornerstone of Pascrell’s career. He has served as Counsel to New Jersey Governor James Florio (1989-1992), Chief of Staff to US Congressman Herb Klein (1992-1994), and Passaic County Counsel from 1998 to 2019, advising on critical governance matters through multiple terms. Nationally, Pascrell has been a trusted political advisor to prominent leaders, including Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, U.S. Senator and Democratic Presidential nominees U.S. Senator John Kerry and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator Jon Corzine, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, and Governors James E. McGreevey, Richard Codey, and Phil Murphy.
Pascrell’s tenure as Chief Counsel and Chief of Staff to former Congressman Herb Klein exemplified his dedication to community development and public policy. He also collaborated with the Clinton administration to secure millions in funding for law enforcement and community programs, including initiatives under AmeriCorps and a national effort to deploy 100,000 police officers in U.S. communities.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Pascrell earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and has completed executive programs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. His blend of academic excellence and practical leadership has earned him recognition as one of the most influential figures in public administration and governance.
As Special Advisor, Pascrell will focus on policy development, strategic guidance, and strengthening IC360’s position as the trusted authority in gaming compliance and integrity solutions.
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