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

A new bill introduced in Massachusetts, House Bill 4431, proposes a sweeping ban on online social games that utilize sweepstakes promotions. If enacted, the bill would deny Bay Staters access to the safe, free-to-play games they enjoy while exposing a wide range of legitimate businesses to unprecedented criminal liability.

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

Following today’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) urges committee members to reject California Assembly Bill 831 (AB831), a bill that proposes a sweeping ban on online social games that use sweepstakes.

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

SGLA Condemns New Jersey’s Ban on Free-to-Play Online Social Games as Government Overreach

New law bans legitimate online games, eliminating jobs and stifling innovation

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 Responds to Gov. Janet Mills’ Signature of Maine LD 2007

"We are disappointed that Maine LD 2007 will become law. Unfortunately, this bill will do nothing to generate revenue for the state nor protect Mainers from exploitative illegal online gambling."

SGLA Responds to Introduction of Minnesota SF 4474 and HF 4410

SGLA urges lawmakers to regulate, not ban, Social Plus games that could unlock $20 million+ in state revenue.

SGLA Committed to Ongoing Efforts to Regulate Social Plus Games in Indiana

SGLA remains committed to working with lawmakers on a regulatory framework that protects consumers and generates $20M+ annually.

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."