WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) Managing Director Sean Ostrow released the following statement following Governor Braun’s signing of Indiana’s HB 1052:
“We are disappointed that HB 1052 has become law, but are grateful to the many Indiana lawmakers who engaged thoughtfully on the merits of regulating this long-standing industry. Despite the outcome, the legislative record shows meaningful bipartisan support for a smarter approach that embraces innovation and economic growth. We look forward to continuing to work with Indiana lawmakers on a regulatory framework for digital entertainment that protects the hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers that enjoy Social Plus games, while generating tens-of-millions in annual tax revenue.”
SGLA has proposed a regulatory framework that enforces strict age verification, data privacy, and responsible social gameplay protections. Social Plus games have been operating lawfully in Indiana since 2012 and are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers.
To learn more about SGLA, please visit our website at www.SGLeadership.org and our social channels at LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
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About the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) champions social gaming operators who offer innovative, free-to-play entertainment experiences enjoyed by millions of Americans while promoting responsible digital entertainment. Our partners set the standard for innovation, world class games and the responsible use of digital marketing including sweepstakes promotions. We advocate for appropriate oversight that recognizes the unique entertainment value of Social Plus games, protects players, platforms and the community, and promotes responsible gameplay.
The SGLA’s operator partners are VGW, PLAYSTUDIOS, Yellow Social Interactive, ARB Interactive and B-Two Operations, representing Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, Global Poker, Pulsz, Pulsz Bingo, Modo Casino, McLuck, HelloMillions and SpinBlitz. Other partners include major payments provider Nuvei. The SGLA’s advocacy and standards focus exclusively on Social Plus games. Our advocacy does not extend to operators offering sports products or transacting in cryptocurrency.
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