Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Names Sean J. Ostrow Managing Director
SGLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Ostrow as Managing Director, further strengthening its leadership team as it advances efforts to promote responsible innovation, consumer protection and appropriate oversight that recognizes the unique entertainment value of online social games.
SGLA Expresses Disappointment at Governor Newsom’s Signing of AB 831
Governor Newsom signs flawed, rushed legislation into law, banning fun, free-to-play online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California for the millions who enjoy them.
SGLA Hosts Independent Forum After Being Shut Out of the 2025 Global Gaming Expo
The Online Social Games Expo focused on refuting misinformation about the online social games industry and highlighting the industry’s commitment to protecting players
Online Social Games Top Executives: Our Industry Stands Ready to Add Millions to California Tax Revenues
The top executives of the partners of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) sent an open letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom reiterating their commitment to further contributing to California’s economy while continuing to operate the games millions of Californians enjoy.
SGLA Challenges California Assembly Committee’s Disappointing Vote for AB 831, Which Threatens Tribal Economic Opportunity and Billions in Economic Impact
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) expresses its disappointment at the California Assembly Governmental Organization (GO) Committee’s passing of Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), legislation that would ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California.
California Senate Advancement of AB 831 Jeopardizes Tribal Sovereign Authority to Develop Legitimate Revenue Sources
Yesterday, the California Senate advanced Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), legislation that would ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California. The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) strongly condemned the decision.
Social Gaming Leadership Alliance: California Tribes Rise Up Against AB 831
Members of four tribal nations voice their opposition of flawed, rushed legislation that would limit economic opportunities for economically challenged tribes
“We Didn’t Win the Geographic Lottery for a Gaming Operation”: California Tribal Nations Speak Out on Their Opposition to AB831
California tribal nations opposing AB 831, including Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians,the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria and Big Lagoon Rancheria, have come together to share the story of the difference the economic development opportunities that digital platforms like online social games with sweepstakes could mean to the lives of their people.
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria Adds to Growing Tribal Opposition to AB831
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has formally opposed Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), becoming the fourth California tribal nation to voice their opposition against the bill. If passed, AB 831 would ban legitimate online social games with sweepstakes promotions in the state.
SGLA Urges Rejection of AB831 as New Survey Shows Californians Overwhelmingly Support Regulation and Taxation
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance expresses its disappointment that the California Senate Appropriations Committee has moved Assembly Bill 831 (AB831), which threatens to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California, to a vote on the Senate floor.
