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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 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.

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 Calls for Rejection of California AB831 During Senate Hearing

Bill would ban legitimate online games while shielding unregulated competitors and threatening California innovation; thousands of Californians already voicing their opposition to this flawed Bill

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Responds to Louisiana Attorney General Opinion

Ruling mischaracterizes legal, promotional sweepstakes models used by online platforms across industries