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SGLA urges Pennsylvania and Virginia to regulate sweepstakes games

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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is urging lawmakers in Pennsylvania and Virginia to establish licensing and taxation for Social Plus games, citing studies by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. The studies estimate 2025 player spending of $423 million in Virginia and projected purchases of $446 million in Pennsylvania, and model annual state revenue of more than $30 million and $40 million respectively under proposed regulatory approaches.

The proposals could establish licensing and tax obligations for sweepstakes operators in two US states.

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SGLA urges Florida to legalise sweepstakes casinos, citing $70m annual revenue

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is advocating for Florida to legalise and regulate sweepstakes casinos, citing an economic-impact report prepared for the group by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. The report estimates the state could collect more than $70 million a year through licence fees and a 6% tax on player purchases. Florida’s constitutional rules and the Seminole compact are cited as barriers to the proposal.

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