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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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Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Statement on Veto of LA SB 181

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Executive Director, former Congressman Jeff Duncan, issued the following statement after Governor Landry vetoed SB 181, which would have prohibited online social games utilizing sweepstakes promotions in Louisiana

SGLA Slams State Sweepstakes Bans as Misinformed

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance blasts state bans on sweepstakes casinos as rushed and misguided, arguing they hurt players and legal businesses while urging lawmakers for fair regulations.

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Responds to New York Attorney General Action

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) today responded to the New York Attorney General's enforcement action, which mischaracterizes social online games that utilize sweepstakes promotions as illegal gambling operations.

Louisiana Lawmakers Misled by False Claims, Residents to Lose Access to Popular Entertainment

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a coalition of industry leaders advocating for the online social games industry, regrets the passage of legislation in the Louisiana State House that will deprive the state’s residents of popular, free-to-play entertainment enjoyed by millions nationwide.

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Statement on CT SB1235

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Executive Director, former Congressman Jeff Duncan, issued the following statement after the Connecticut House of Representatives passed SB1235, banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions in the state

The Current: VGW Leads New Sweepstakes Gaming Group

The Chumba Casino and Global Poker parent company gets involved in advocacy. Gambling news roundup: Kalshi partners with Elon Musk's xAI; PrizePicks does fantasy deal with MLB's Houston Astros.

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.