ACLU, Industry Leaders Raise Concerns Over California Bill Targeting Legal Sweepstakes Promotions
A broad coalition of organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Association of National Advertisers, whose members include Google, […]
SPGA Opposition Letter to CA Assemblymember Valencia on AB 831
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia State Capitol 1021 O Street, Suite 5510 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: AB 831 (Valencia) – OPPOSE Dear Chair and […]
NJA5477: A Gift to Casino Lobbyists, A Blow to Digital Freedom
WASHINGTON D.C. (JUNE 30, 2025) — The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) strongly urges Governor Phil Murphy to reject Assembly Bill […]
Gaming Media Needs a Reality Check on Class Action Coverage
In recent months, the gaming and sweepstakes industry has seen a surge in media coverage of class action lawsuits. With each filing, […]
Backroom Ban: California’s Gut-and-Amend Move Risks Jobs, Investment, and Consumer Choice
WASHINGTON D.C. (JUNE 23, 2025) — The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) is deeply troubled by California lawmakers’ decision to attempt […]
NY Sweeps Ban Criminalizes Venture Investment in the Empire State, Demands Hochul Veto
WASHINGTON D.C. (JUNE 17, 2025) — The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) strongly urges Governor Kathy Hochul to veto SB5935, a […]
CT Residents Lose Right To Play Sweepstakes Games
WASHINGTON D.C. (JUNE 13, 2025) — The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) is frustrated by Governor Lamont’s decision to sign Senate […]
SPGA Applauds Governor Landry’s Veto of Sweepstakes Ban, Cites Victory for Legal Digital Entertainment
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) commends Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for vetoing SB181, a bill that would have dramatically restricted […]
SPGA Responds to Maine Gambling Control Unit Statement on Sweepstakes Platforms
WASHINGTON D.C. (JUNE 10, 2025) – The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) respectfully, but firmly, disagrees with the Maine Gambling Control […]
Clarifying the Legality of Sweepstakes: SPGA Responds to New York AG Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC (JUNE 7, 2025) The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) is disappointed by the New York Attorney General Letitia James’ […]
Louisiana Vote Threatens Global Corporations and Undermines Consumer Choice
WASHINGTON, DC (JUNE 3, 2025) The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) is disappointed by yesterday’s vote in the Louisiana House. Legal […]
Federal Judge Refuses to Rule that Sweepstakes Website is Illegal in Landmark Case
WASHINGTON D.C. (MAY 29, 2025) — The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) salutes the landmark ruling in Boyle v. Sweepsteaks Ltd., […]