Cardinal News: Social gaming advocate: Study and regulate, but don’t ban Social Plus games

Many people may not be familiar with these games — they’re certainly not household names like FanDuel and DraftKings that have blanketed the airwaves for years — but for 300,000 Virginia adults who love these games, they are a safe and fun outlet for free and low-cost online entertainment.

ICYMI: Indiana Should Tax and Regulate Social Plus Games

Recent articles emphasize benefits of working with lawmakers on regulatory framework that protects consumers while preserving popular games.

Casino Beats: ARB Interactive CEO Patrick Fechtmeyer: Indiana Should Tax & Regulate Sweepstakes Gaming

Indiana wants to ban sweepstakes gaming. ARB Interactive co-founder and CEO Patrick Fechtmeyer wants Indiana to regulate it instead. ARB Interactive owns Modo Casino and recently acquired Publishers Clearing House (PCH).

Sweepsy: A Conversation With VGW’s Head Of Responsible Social Gameplay

VGW's Head of Responsible Social Gameplay says: “I just want to really emphasize that I think the VGW RSG program would stand heads up to anyone in the industry, both social and real-money.”

Sweepsy: For Sweeps Casinos, Reddit Post Helps Show Why They Want Regulation Over Bans

SGLA Slams State Sweepstakes Bans as Misinformed

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance blasts state bans on sweepstakes casinos as rushed and misguided, arguing they hurt players and legal businesses while urging lawmakers for fair regulations.

The Current: VGW Leads New Sweepstakes Gaming Group

The Chumba Casino and Global Poker parent company gets involved in advocacy. Gambling news roundup: Kalshi partners with Elon Musk's xAI; PrizePicks does fantasy deal with MLB's Houston Astros.

VGW On Raising Age Limit From 18 To 21: ‘Our Goal Is To Exceed Industry Standards’

A VGW spokesperson told Sweepsy the company's decision to change its minimum age requirement was part of its effort to be "best-in-class" for responsible gaming.