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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.

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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

Public Polling Shows Support for Social Gaming in California

A new nationwide poll with an oversample of California voters reveals that Californians overwhelmingly oppose banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions, as proposed under AB831.

Economic Impact of Social Casinos With Sweepstakes in California

Economic modeling shows that online social games currently generate more than $1 billion annually in direct and indirect benefit to California.

SGLA Urges California Governor to Veto AB 831 After Legislature’s Disappointing, Short-Sighted Decision

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.