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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 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.

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.