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Cardinal News: Social gaming advocate: Study and regulate, but don’t ban Social Plus games

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.

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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 Impact of Online Social Games With Sweepstakes Promotions in New York

Economic modeling shows that online social games with sweepstakes promotions generated more than $230 million of economic activity in the state in 2024

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Names Sean J. Ostrow Managing Director

SGLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Ostrow as Managing Director, further strengthening its leadership team as it advances efforts to promote responsible innovation, consumer protection and appropriate oversight that recognizes the unique entertainment value of online social games.

SGLA Expresses Disappointment at Governor Newsom’s Signing of AB 831

Governor Newsom signs flawed, rushed legislation into law, banning fun, free-to-play online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California for the millions who enjoy them.

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.