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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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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 Hosts Independent Forum After Being Shut Out of the 2025 Global Gaming Expo

The Online Social Games Expo focused on refuting misinformation about the online social games industry and highlighting the industry’s commitment to protecting players

Public Polling Shows Support for Social Gaming in California

A new nationwide poll with an oversample of California voters reveals that Californians overwhelmingly oppose banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions, as proposed under AB831.

Economic Impact of Social Casinos With Sweepstakes in California

Economic modeling shows that online social games currently generate more than $1 billion annually in direct and indirect benefit to California.

SGLA Urges California Governor to Veto AB 831 After Legislature’s Disappointing, Short-Sighted Decision

SGLA Challenges California Assembly Committee’s Disappointing Vote for AB 831, Which Threatens Tribal Economic Opportunity and Billions in Economic Impact

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) expresses its disappointment at the California Assembly Governmental Organization (GO) Committee’s passing of Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), legislation that would ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions in California.

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.