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SGLA Welcomes Paysafe as Newest Partner

Global payments leader Paysafe joins SGLA to support safe, responsible, and innovative Social Plus games.

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SGLA Responds to Indiana Committee Vote on HB 1052

SGLA emphasizes commitment to working with lawmakers on regulatory framework that protects consumers while preserving popular games.

SGLA Testifies Before Maine Lawmakers, Encouraging Them to Regulate, Not Ban Social Plus Games

The SGLA encouraged state lawmakers today to reconsider SP 825, which would ban Social Plus games in Maine.

SGLA Condemns New York Ban on Social Plus Games, Costing the State Hundreds of Millions in Economic Activity and Potential Revenue

Governor Hochul signs rushed legislation banning popular, free-to-play Social Plus games, ignoring public support and economic consequences

SGLA Responds to Introduction of ME LD 2007

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) Managing Director Sean Ostrow released the following statement on introduction of Maine LD 2007:

SGLA Responds to Introduction of FL HB 591

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) Executive Director Jeff Duncan released the following statement on introduction of Florida HB 591

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Florida

Economic modeling shows that implementing a modern regulatory framework for online social games with sweepstakes promotions, or Social Plus games, could generate more than $70 million in new annual revenue for Florida.

SGLA Urges Smart Regulation of Social Plus Games in Massachusetts

Modern regulation and taxation could unlock $30 million+ in new state revenue while strengthening consumer protections.

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts.

SGLA Expresses Disappointment at Minnesota AG’s Actions, Urges Smart Regulation of Social Plus Games

Alliance seeks collaboration to ensure Minnesota adults retain access to safe, lawful online social games with sweepstakes promotions.

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.”

Proposed Ban on Online Social Games with Sweepstakes Promotions Would Cost New York Over $230 Million Annually

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) today released new economic modeling showing that a thriving online social games with sweepstakes promotions industry contributes more than $230 million annually to New York’s economy.

Public Polling Shows Support for Social Gaming

A nationwide poll reveals that Americans overwhelmingly oppose banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions