VGW and “coalition of industry leaders” form second sweepstakes trade body

The Sweepstakes Shuffle: Global Poker Parent Forms New Trade Group; Clubs Poker Exits New York

Social casino giant VGW, parent company of the dominant sweepstakes online poker site Global Poker, is a founding member of a new industry trade group, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA). Meanwhile, Clubs Poker, part of the separate SPGA industry group, has exited New York, as the bill there to ban sweepstakes recently passed the committee stage and moves to the Senate floor. The SGLA endeavors to “ensure key stakeholders better unders…

VGW and “coalition of industry leaders” form second sweepstakes trade body

A second sweepstakes trade body has been formed following the establishment of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), with the group solely focused on representing sweepstakes casino operators and suppliers. The new organization joins the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) in looking to back up sweepstakes operators, with the SGLA representing a “coalition of industry leaders” aiming to advocate for the vertical.  While the S…