Veteran policy strategist to lead advocacy and government affairs for online social gaming sector
WASHINGTON, DC – The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (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.
Ostrow brings more than a decade of experience advising leading entertainment, technology and gaming companies on legislative and regulatory strategy. He has led advocacy and government relations efforts in numerous state legislatures, shaping modern frameworks for emerging digital entertainment sectors.
As Managing Director, Ostrow will oversee SGLA’s lobbying and public policy initiatives, working with legislators, regulators and stakeholders to ensure the online social games with sweepstakes promotions sector continues to thrive responsibly. He will report directly to the SGLA Board of Directors and work closely with Executive Director Jeff Duncan.
“Sean brings a rare combination of deep policy expertise and on-the-ground advocacy experience that will be invaluable to our mission,” said Jeff Duncan, SGLA Executive Director and former Congressman. “His track record of building coalitions and navigating complex legislative environments will help the SGLA strengthen understanding of this industry and ensure responsible innovation continues to flourish.”
Before joining the SGLA, Ostrow served as a multi-state contract attorney and strategist with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, leading policy initiatives for the Sports Betting Alliance and advising clients including Major League Baseball, the NBA and the PGA Tour. He also served as Manager of Government Affairs at FanDuel, where he was instrumental in securing the passage of fantasy sports legislation in multiple states, shaping new policy that balanced innovation with consumer protection.
“Online social games with sweepstakes represent a creative, accessible and thriving form of online entertainment, yet its story has been misunderstood,” said Sean Ostrow, SGLA Managing Director. “I’m honored to join the SGLA in advancing a fact-based conversation about this dynamic industry and in working with policymakers to ensure adults can continue to enjoy these games safely and responsibly.”
The SGLA advocates for fair oversight and modern regulatory frameworks that recognize social gaming as a legitimate, entertainment-focused segment of the digital economy. Its members include leading operators, software developers, and payment providers who uphold high standards for age verification (21+), financial security, data privacy, and responsible play.
To learn more about SGLA, please visit our website at www.SGLeadership.org and our social channels at LinkedIn, X, Facebook and BlueSky.
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About the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance
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 online social games. Our advocacy does not extend to operators offering sports products or transacting in cryptocurrency.
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 online games, protects players, platforms and the community, and promotes responsible gameplay.
