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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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