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SGLA Urges Indiana Lawmakers to Regulate, Not Ban, Social Plus Games

Regulating Safe, Fun, Free-to-Play Social Plus Games Could Bring Upwards of $20,000,000 Per Year in Revenue for Indiana.

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SGLA Condemns New York Ban on Social Plus Games, Costing the State Hundreds of Millions in Economic Activity and Potential Revenue

Governor Hochul signs rushed legislation banning popular, free-to-play Social Plus games, ignoring public support and economic consequences

SGLA Responds to Introduction of ME LD 2007

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) Managing Director Sean Ostrow released the following statement on introduction of Maine LD 2007:

SGLA Responds to Introduction of FL HB 591

Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) Executive Director Jeff Duncan released the following statement on introduction of Florida HB 591

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Florida

Economic modeling shows that implementing a modern regulatory framework for online social games with sweepstakes promotions, or Social Plus games, could generate more than $70 million in new annual revenue for Florida.

SGLA Urges Smart Regulation of Social Plus Games in Massachusetts

Modern regulation and taxation could unlock $30 million+ in new state revenue while strengthening consumer protections.

Economic Potential of Social Plus Games in Massachusetts

Economic modeling shows that implementing a modern regulatory framework for online social games with sweepstakes promotions, or Social Plus games, could generate more than $30 million in new annual revenue for Massachusetts.

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.

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Launches to Advance Free, Safe and Engaging Online Social Games

Today marks the establishment of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a coalition of industry leaders advocating for the online social games industry.

VGW On Raising Age Limit From 18 To 21: ‘Our Goal Is To Exceed Industry Standards’

A VGW spokesperson told Sweepsy the company's decision to change its minimum age requirement was part of its effort to be "best-in-class" for responsible gaming.