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California Tribe Joins in Opposition to AB831, Highlighting Lack of Consensus on Flawed, Rushed Bill

Kletsel Economic Development Authority (KEDA) asserts partnering with online social media platforms offers opportunities for California tribes

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Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Statement on Veto of LA SB 181

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Executive Director, former Congressman Jeff Duncan, issued the following statement after Governor Landry vetoed SB 181, which would have prohibited online social games utilizing sweepstakes promotions in Louisiana

SGLA Slams State Sweepstakes Bans as Misinformed

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance blasts state bans on sweepstakes casinos as rushed and misguided, arguing they hurt players and legal businesses while urging lawmakers for fair regulations.

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Responds to New York Attorney General Action

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) today responded to the New York Attorney General's enforcement action, which mischaracterizes social online games that utilize sweepstakes promotions as illegal gambling operations.

Louisiana Lawmakers Misled by False Claims, Residents to Lose Access to Popular Entertainment

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a coalition of industry leaders advocating for the online social games industry, regrets the passage of legislation in the Louisiana State House that will deprive the state’s residents of popular, free-to-play entertainment enjoyed by millions nationwide.

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Statement on CT SB1235

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Executive Director, former Congressman Jeff Duncan, issued the following statement after the Connecticut House of Representatives passed SB1235, banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions in the state

The Current: VGW Leads New Sweepstakes Gaming Group

The Chumba Casino and Global Poker parent company gets involved in advocacy. Gambling news roundup: Kalshi partners with Elon Musk's xAI; PrizePicks does fantasy deal with MLB's Houston Astros.

SGLA Opposes Massachusetts Bill That Would Ban Online Social Games and Threaten MA Businesses with Criminal Liability

SGLA to CA Senate Appropriations Committee: AB831 Would Eliminate $1 Billion in Annual Contributions to the California Economy

SGLA Urges Lawmakers to Reject AB831 Following Senate Public Safety Hearing

Following today’s California Senate Public Safety Committee hearing, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is urging lawmakers to reject AB831, a rushed and sweeping bill that would ban legitimate online social games and criminalize an entire form of digital entertainment enjoyed by millions of Californians.

SGLA: California Assembly Bill 831 Threatens Businesses Across California with Criminal Liability

California Assembly Bill 831 (AB831) proposes a sweeping ban on online social games which utilize sweepstakes promotions.

SGLA Calls for Rejection of California AB831 During Senate Hearing

Bill would ban legitimate online games while shielding unregulated competitors and threatening California innovation; thousands of Californians already voicing their opposition to this flawed Bill

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Responds to Louisiana Attorney General Opinion

Ruling mischaracterizes legal, promotional sweepstakes models used by online platforms across industries