Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA)
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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. https://sgleadership.org/
Regulating #SocialPlus games creates new revenue streams. Banning them takes it away.
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
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“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Regulating #SocialPlus games creates new revenue streams. Banning them takes it away.
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
“As states’ revenues are shrinking & the federal government is cutting spending and money to those states, they’re having to do more with less.” - Bryan Schroeder, ARB Interactive
sgleadership.org/online-socia...
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on social plus games.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
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“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
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November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on social plus games.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
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“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A
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New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New Yorkers have spoken: DON’T ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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“Banning [these games] would be a mistake. Together we can protect the games we love!” - Noreen W. from Holland Patent, NY
Governor Hochul must VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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“Many adults responsibly enjoy online social games for entertainment, and banning them would only push players toward unregulated and unsafe offshore sites.” - Christina P. from New Windsor, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Many adults responsibly enjoy online social games for entertainment, and banning them would only push players toward unregulated and unsafe offshore sites.” - Christina P. from New Windsor, NY
@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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@Governor.ny.gov: Stop the ban, VETO S.5935-A/A.6745-A.
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New York residents are speaking out against a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
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“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
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November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New York residents are speaking out against a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
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“With all the craziness in the world, playing games online is important for people’s well-being. Please reconsider.” – Larry K., Merrick, NY
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NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
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“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
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October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NY residents are speaking out against a ban online social games in New York.
“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
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“I urge Gov. Hochul not to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions… Banning them would unfairly impact a thriving community and industry.” — Cindy K. from Oakland Gardens, NY
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S.5935-A / A.6745-A will take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions access for NY residents.
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
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“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
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October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
S.5935-A / A.6745-A will take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions access for NY residents.
“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
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“Please reconsider banning these games. I really don’t see the harm in allowing us to continue to play.” — Jean G. from Dolgeville, NY
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S.5935-A / A.6745-A would do more harm than good for New York 👇
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
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❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
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October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
S.5935-A / A.6745-A would do more harm than good for New York 👇
❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
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❌ Block $80M+ in potential new state revenue
❌ Erase good-paying jobs and partnerships with NY-based companies
❌ Ban a popular form of entertainment that 84% of Americans support regulating
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We are excited to welcome Sean Ostrow as SGLA’s Managing Director! Sean joins SGLA with over a decade of experience in advising entertainment, tech and gaming companies on legislative strategy. We’re excited he’s on board.
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are excited to welcome Sean Ostrow as SGLA’s Managing Director! Sean joins SGLA with over a decade of experience in advising entertainment, tech and gaming companies on legislative strategy. We’re excited he’s on board.
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
Learn more about Sean here: sgleadership.org/social-gamin...
If Governor Newsom signs AB 831 into law, online social games with sweepstakes promotions will be banned in the state of California, taking along $1 billion in contributions to the state.
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If Governor Newsom signs AB 831 into law, online social games with sweepstakes promotions will be banned in the state of California, taking along $1 billion in contributions to the state.
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians must act TODAY. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: AB 831 will ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions. These games bring community to millions and you deserve the right to play.
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Californians: AB 831 will ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions. These games bring community to millions and you deserve the right to play.
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why you need to tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 before it’s too late!
Take action 👉 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
October 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Online social games serve as essential hubs of community entertainment for New Yorkers.
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Yet, Gov. Hochul could institute a ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions if she signs S.5935/A. 6745-A into law.
New York: Tell Gov. Hochul to VETO the ban: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA! AB 831 threatens your ability to play online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA! AB 831 threatens your ability to play online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
That's why residents should ask Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831 and stand with California’s players.
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: #AB831, a bill currently on Gov. Newsom's desk, will ban access to online social games with sweepstakes promotions unless he vetoes it.
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Californians: #AB831, a bill currently on Gov. Newsom's desk, will ban access to online social games with sweepstakes promotions unless he vetoes it.
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Tell Gov. Newsom to VETO AB 831 and protect your access to fun, free-to-play digital entertainment.
Speak up now: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Californians: are you aware that AB 831 could take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions?
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
October 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Californians: are you aware that AB 831 could take away online social games with sweepstakes promotions?
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
The bill is on Governor Newsom's desk and if you love online social games, it's time for you to take action.
Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
New York: Your Voice Matters! 📣
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
October 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New York: Your Voice Matters! 📣
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, currently sitting on Governor Hochul's desk, could ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Tell Governor Hochul: Online social gaming fosters community and keeps people connected.
Take action: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Millions of Californians find joy & connection through online social games. Unfortunately, #AB831 could take that all away by banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Millions of Californians find joy & connection through online social games. Unfortunately, #AB831 could take that all away by banning online social games with sweepstakes promotions.
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
Take action to protect online social games. Tell Governor Newsom to VETO AB 831!
🔗 sgla.quorum.us/campaign/142...
#DYK: The online social games industry contirbutes $1 billion annually to the California economy?
Instead of banning online social games with AB 831, California's elected officials should regulate this growing industry.
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Instead of banning online social games with AB 831, California's elected officials should regulate this growing industry.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#DYK: The online social games industry contirbutes $1 billion annually to the California economy?
Instead of banning online social games with AB 831, California's elected officials should regulate this growing industry.
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Instead of banning online social games with AB 831, California's elected officials should regulate this growing industry.
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Californians: Online social gaming is at risk!
AB831 will affect businesses, tribes, and players all over California. Rather than banning online social games with sweepstakes components, Governor Newsom must veto AB 831 and protect the $1 billion in benefits these games bring to the state.
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AB831 will affect businesses, tribes, and players all over California. Rather than banning online social games with sweepstakes components, Governor Newsom must veto AB 831 and protect the $1 billion in benefits these games bring to the state.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Californians: Online social gaming is at risk!
AB831 will affect businesses, tribes, and players all over California. Rather than banning online social games with sweepstakes components, Governor Newsom must veto AB 831 and protect the $1 billion in benefits these games bring to the state.
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AB831 will affect businesses, tribes, and players all over California. Rather than banning online social games with sweepstakes components, Governor Newsom must veto AB 831 and protect the $1 billion in benefits these games bring to the state.
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New York: Take action to protect online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, which aims to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions, is waiting for Governor Hochul's signature.
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S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, which aims to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions, is waiting for Governor Hochul's signature.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New York: Take action to protect online social games with sweepstakes promotions!
S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, which aims to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions, is waiting for Governor Hochul's signature.
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S.5935-A/A. 6745-A, which aims to ban online social games with sweepstakes promotions, is waiting for Governor Hochul's signature.
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New York, your online social games could be taken away! 🚨
Tell Governor Hochul to veto S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A and stop the ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions before it’s too late.
Learn more about this harmful legislation and take action here: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Tell Governor Hochul to veto S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A and stop the ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions before it’s too late.
Learn more about this harmful legislation and take action here: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New York, your online social games could be taken away! 🚨
Tell Governor Hochul to veto S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A and stop the ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions before it’s too late.
Learn more about this harmful legislation and take action here: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
Tell Governor Hochul to veto S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A and stop the ban on online social games with sweepstakes promotions before it’s too late.
Learn more about this harmful legislation and take action here: sgla.quorum.us/campaign/133...
✅ Online social games offer safe, convenient fun from home. AB 831 threatens that.
💬 As Nancy J. from West Covina shared: "AB 831 doesn’t just threaten a gaming platform. It threatens community, accessibility, and everyday moments of joy and relief.”
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💬 As Nancy J. from West Covina shared: "AB 831 doesn’t just threaten a gaming platform. It threatens community, accessibility, and everyday moments of joy and relief.”
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September 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
✅ Online social games offer safe, convenient fun from home. AB 831 threatens that.
💬 As Nancy J. from West Covina shared: "AB 831 doesn’t just threaten a gaming platform. It threatens community, accessibility, and everyday moments of joy and relief.”
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💬 As Nancy J. from West Covina shared: "AB 831 doesn’t just threaten a gaming platform. It threatens community, accessibility, and everyday moments of joy and relief.”
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California lawmakers are trying to take away a fun and safe form of entertainment with #AB831. This is NOT what Californians want.
“For many of us, [online social games] offer a safe, fun, and engaging way to unwind.” - Ryan G., San Diego
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“For many of us, [online social games] offer a safe, fun, and engaging way to unwind.” - Ryan G., San Diego
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September 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
California lawmakers are trying to take away a fun and safe form of entertainment with #AB831. This is NOT what Californians want.
“For many of us, [online social games] offer a safe, fun, and engaging way to unwind.” - Ryan G., San Diego
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“For many of us, [online social games] offer a safe, fun, and engaging way to unwind.” - Ryan G., San Diego
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Online social games aren’t just entertainment, they’re a way to relax, recharge and connect.
💬 “I enjoy playing online games as they help me relieve stress after a long day of work.” - Thuong V., Canoga Park
Lawmakers must VOTE NO on #AB831 & stop the online social games ban. sgleadership.org/ca/
💬 “I enjoy playing online games as they help me relieve stress after a long day of work.” - Thuong V., Canoga Park
Lawmakers must VOTE NO on #AB831 & stop the online social games ban. sgleadership.org/ca/
September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Online social games aren’t just entertainment, they’re a way to relax, recharge and connect.
💬 “I enjoy playing online games as they help me relieve stress after a long day of work.” - Thuong V., Canoga Park
Lawmakers must VOTE NO on #AB831 & stop the online social games ban. sgleadership.org/ca/
💬 “I enjoy playing online games as they help me relieve stress after a long day of work.” - Thuong V., Canoga Park
Lawmakers must VOTE NO on #AB831 & stop the online social games ban. sgleadership.org/ca/
📈 A new SGLA survey shows Californians overwhelmingly support commonsense regulation.
✅ 85% believe the state should modernize laws to regulate and tax online social gaming.
#AB831 ignores the will of voters. Lawmakers should reject this unpopular ban.
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✅ 85% believe the state should modernize laws to regulate and tax online social gaming.
#AB831 ignores the will of voters. Lawmakers should reject this unpopular ban.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
📈 A new SGLA survey shows Californians overwhelmingly support commonsense regulation.
✅ 85% believe the state should modernize laws to regulate and tax online social gaming.
#AB831 ignores the will of voters. Lawmakers should reject this unpopular ban.
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✅ 85% believe the state should modernize laws to regulate and tax online social gaming.
#AB831 ignores the will of voters. Lawmakers should reject this unpopular ban.
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