SGLA appoints Sean Ostrow as managing director
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) appointed policy strategist Sean J. Ostrow as managing director on 14 October 2025, tasking him with leading government affairs and advocacy. The appointment comes as California and other US states take action against sweepstakes casinos; the SGLA opposed California’s ban, arguing it could cost the state more than $1 billion in annual economic activity.
Ostrow’s government-affairs role matters as states act against sweepstakes casinos and the SGLA opposes California’s ban.