The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) unites industry leaders to promote safe, innovative and engaging free-to-play experiences while advocating for responsible standards in 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.
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Trade AssociationsAppointments+ 3 more
SGLA promotes Sean Ostrow to Executive Director, appoints four new Board members
Ostrow has served as Managing Director of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance since October 2025 and will now replace Jeff Duncan in the Executive Director position.
2 min read • Jul 8 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 2 more
SGLA welcomes Maryland outcome as social plus games remain operational
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has welcomed the outcome of Maryland's 2026 legislative session, saying social plus games will continue to operate in the state while it pushes for a formal regulatory framework in 2027.
1 min read • Apr 17 • By Jack Found
Legal & RegulatoryCasino+ 1 more
SGLA urges regulation after Minnesota bills introduced
The alliance said SF 4474 and HF 4410 would remove a potential $20m+ annual state revenue stream while leaving offshore operators outside Minnesota's regulatory reach.
2 min read • Mar 17 • By Shaan Khan
Legal & RegulatoryCasino+ 2 more
SGLA maintains Indiana regulatory push after HB 1052 becomes law
The alliance said it will keep working with lawmakers in Indiana after Governor Mike Braun signed the bill into law. It also reiterated its proposal for age checks, data privacy rules and responsible social gameplay measures.
2 min read • Mar 13 • By Shaan Khan
Legal & RegulatoryOnline+ 1 more
SGLA urges regulatory framework for sweepstakes gaming in Maryland
The Alliance testified in front of the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee on February 5, asking lawmakers to reconsider provisions which would criminalize social plus games.
3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatorySweepstakes
Anti-sweepstakes legislation advanced by Indiana House of Representatives
House Bill 1052 was originally brought forth by Indiana Representative Ethan Manning and bans online sweepstakes games which leverage dual-currency or multi-currency systems of payment.
3 min read • Feb 4 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryTrade Associations+ 2 more
Indiana House Committee advances anti-sweepstakes legislation
Despite receiving unanimous approval from the Public Policy Committee, lawmakers amended HB1052 to downgrade proposed criminal penalties for sweepstakes operations to civic penalties.
3 min read • Jan 22 • By Kirk Geller
PaymentsTrade Associations+ 2 more
Paysafe joins SGLA as new partner
The global payments platform joins fellow SGLA partners in advocating for social plus games, including VGW, PlayStudios, Yellow Social Interactive, ARB Interactive and B-Two Operations.
3 min read • Jan 20 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryTrade Associations+ 2 more
SGLA testifies for social game regulation in Maine
Maine Senate Paper 825 would ban social plus games across the state, leading SGLA to request a regulatory framework for the gaming type rather than prohibit the offering entirely.
3 min read • Jan 14 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryLand Based+ 2 more
SGLA requests social plus games regulation in Indiana
The Association submitted testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 on January 6, which prohibits sweepstakes casinos utilizing dual-currency payments and simulating casino-style games.
3 min read • Jan 6 • By Kirk Geller
Legal & RegulatoryCasino+ 2 more
New York sweepstakes ban condemned by SGLA
The Alliance has expressed disappointment at the State Governor's decision to outlaw 'social plus' games.
3 min read • Dec 8 • By Will Underwood
Legal & RegulatoryOnline+ 1 more
SGLA: Maine legislation attempts to 'senselessly ban' sweepstakes
Managing Director Sean Ostrow issued a response to the introduction of LD 2007, which attempts to prohibit sweepstakes casinos and form new civil penalties for unlawful operation.
3 min read • Dec 5 • By Kirk Geller
Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 2 more
SGLA responds to Florida's new anti-sweepstakes legislation
House Bill 591 was brought forth by Florida Representative Berny Jacques, and 'laudably seeks' to prohibit illegal gambling throughout the state according to the SGLA.
3 min read • Dec 3 • By Kirk Geller
Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 5 more
SGLA disputes Minnesota AG's cease-and-desist order
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 unlicensed operators on November 5, alleging the entities violated consumer-protection laws currently in place.
3 min read • Nov 6 • By Kirk Geller