Press Releases

Introducing “Social Plus”

On behalf of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), I’m pleased to unveil “Social Plus,” a new term to refer to the category of freemium games provided by SGLA partners, the online social game operators who share a passion for responsible innovation, player protections and integrity in our growing sub-industry.

Latest news

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.

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 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.

iGaming Daily Podcast: Unpacking the legal complexities of sweepstakes casinos

In this episode of iGaming Daily, is joined by Bill Gantz, Partner - Trials, Gaming, Intellectual Property at Duane Morris LLP, to unpack the legal complexities of the debate 'sweeping' the US

Episode 45: Are sweeps operators vulnerable?

Brad Allen is joined by EKG's MD of digital & interactive gaming Matt Kaufman, to discuss the recent pushback on the sweepstakes gaming industry.