Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Names Sean J. Ostrow Executive Director, Announces Board Members

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean J. Ostrow as Executive Director, and introduce four new board members, bringing experience that will strengthen SGLA’s efforts to advocate for free, safe and engaging Social Plus games

SGLA Welcomes Outcome of 2026 Maryland Legislative Session

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

SGLA Responds to Gov. Janet Mills’ Signature of Maine LD 2007

"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 Responds to Introduction of Minnesota SF 4474 and HF 4410

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

SGLA Committed to Ongoing Efforts to Regulate Social Plus Games in Indiana

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

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Virginia

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

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in 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 $30 million in new annual revenue for Virginia.

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Pennsylvania

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.

SGLA Responds to Illinois Gaming Board Cease-and-Desist Orders

"...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 Testifies Before Maryland Legislature Regarding HB 295

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