The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) today issued the following statement from Managing Director Sean Ostrow, following the close of Maryland’s 2026 legislative session

"We are disappointed that Maine LD 2007 will become law. Unfortunately, this bill will do nothing to generate revenue for the state nor protect Mainers from exploitative illegal online gambling."

SGLA urges lawmakers to regulate, not ban, Social Plus games that could unlock $20 million+ in state revenue.

SGLA remains committed to working with lawmakers on a regulatory framework that protects consumers and generates $20M+ annually.

Modernized regulation could unlock $30 million+ in state revenue while strengthening consumer protections

Economic modeling shows that implementing a modern regulatory framework for online social games with sweepstakes promotions, or Social Plus games, could generate more than $30 million in new annual revenue for Virginia. 

Economic modeling shows that implementing a modern regulatory framework for online social games with sweepstakes promotions, or Social Plus games, could generate more than $40 million in new annual revenue for Pennsylvania. 

"...Our operators implement robust age verification, responsible social gaming tools, and comprehensive safeguards on Social Plus games, setting us apart from unregulated, illegal gambling sites."

SGLA to MD lawmakers: Modernized regulation and taxation could unlock $20 million+ in new state revenue while strengthening consumer protections

SGLA to VA lawmakers: Proper regulation and taxation could unlock $27 million+ in new state revenue while strengthening consumer protections.