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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

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Gambling Insider: ARB Interactive’s Patrick Fechtmeyer Discusses Sweepstakes Regulation, iGaming and the Gray Market Label

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.

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.

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.