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 sweepstakes platforms operate under well-established guidelines and are used by millions of adults, including Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Starbucks, to engage consumers through lawful, free-to-play promotions.

This bill carelessly conflates legal entertainment with illegal gambling, without evidence of harm. It also threatens Louisiana’s economy by stifling digital innovation and driving compliant companies out of the state. It’s a step backward for consumer choice, lawful innovation, and common sense.