WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) released the following statement from SGLA Managing Director Sean Ostrow on the introduction of Minnesota SF 4474 and HF 4410:
“Social Plus games are a popular form of entertainment enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans and have been operating lawfully in the state for over a decade. SF 4474/HF 4410 would ban responsible Social Plus companies and drive the Minnesota adults who enjoy them into the arms of illegal operators who engage in nefarious business practices. Further, the bill targets mainstream financial institutions, geolocation providers and know-your-customer services – the very people that currently keep Minnesotans safe while engaging in this form of free and low-cost entertainment. We urge Minnesota lawmakers to study this issue and pursue smart regulation rather than prohibition.”
SGLA is working with Minnesota legislators to adopt enhanced regulatory standards for the industry that would protect consumers through strict age verification, data privacy, and responsible social gameplay protections, while generating $20 million in annual tax revenue for the state.
To learn more about SGLA, please visit our website at www.SGLeadership.org and our social channels at LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
Contact
Laurie Rossbach
Partner, Seven Letter
202.258.7810
Laurie@SevenLetter.com
About the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) champions social gaming operators who offer innovative, free-to-play entertainment experiences enjoyed by millions of Americans while promoting responsible digital entertainment. Our partners set the standard for innovation, world class games and the responsible use of digital marketing including sweepstakes promotions. We advocate for appropriate oversight that recognizes the unique entertainment value of Social Plus games, protects players, platforms and the community, and promotes responsible gameplay.
The SGLA’s operator partners are VGW, PLAYSTUDIOS, Yellow Social Interactive, ARB Interactive and B-Two Operations, representing Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, Global Poker, Pulsz, Pulsz Bingo, Modo Casino, McLuck, HelloMillions and SpinBlitz. Other partners include major payments provider Nuvei. The SGLA’s advocacy and standards focus exclusively on Social Plus games. Our advocacy does not extend to operators offering sports products or transacting in cryptocurrency.
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