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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 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

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Virginia

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

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.

Casino Beats: ARB Interactive CEO Patrick Fechtmeyer: Indiana Should Tax & Regulate Sweepstakes Gaming

Indiana wants to ban sweepstakes gaming. ARB Interactive co-founder and CEO Patrick Fechtmeyer wants Indiana to regulate it instead. ARB Interactive owns Modo Casino and recently acquired Publishers Clearing House (PCH).

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

SGLA Testifies Before Virginia Legislature Regarding SB 118

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