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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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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.

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.

Tribal Equity Protest Against California AB 831

Members of Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, and Big Lagoon Rancheria gather in Sacramento to protest Assembly Bill 831

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance: California Tribes Rise Up Against AB 831

Members of four tribal nations voice their opposition of flawed, rushed legislation that would limit economic opportunities for economically challenged tribes

“We Didn’t Win the Geographic Lottery for a Gaming Operation”: California Tribal Nations Speak Out on Their Opposition to AB831

California tribal nations opposing AB 831, including Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians,the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria and Big Lagoon Rancheria, have come together to share the story of the difference the economic development opportunities that digital platforms like online social games with sweepstakes could mean to the lives of their people.

Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria Adds to Growing Tribal Opposition to AB831

The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has formally opposed Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), becoming the fourth California tribal nation to voice their opposition against the bill. If passed, AB 831 would ban legitimate online social games with sweepstakes promotions in the state.

ICYMI: California Tribes Announce Opposition to AB831, reflecting strong tribal division on this flawed bill

Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Big Lagoon Rancheria, and Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians opposition signals growing resistance to rushed AB831 legislation