The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has issued a statement, following the Indiana House Public Policy Committee’s vote on HB 1052, which saw the sweepstakes-focused bill advancing.
On January 22, HB 1052, which would see sweepstakes gaming banned in Indiana, received a 10-0 vote during a House Public Policy Committee. This came after a more in-depth discussion two weeks ago, but there is still a way to go, and it’s not known whether it’ll have to pass through other committees before heading to the House.
Now, Managing Director Sean Ostrow of SGLA has issued further thoughts on the matter: “Social Plus games have been operating lawfully in Indiana since 2012 and are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers.
“Rather than a ban that would criminalize law-abiding businesses while doing nothing to stop illegal operators, we believe sensible regulation is the pragmatic pathway forward.”
Indiana sweepstakes bill, HB 1052, continues as SGLA issues new statement
He continued to say the alliance has proposed a regulatory framework that would generate over $20 million in annual revenue for the state, while enforcing strict age verification, data privacy, and responsible gameplay protections.
“We are disappointed with the committee’s vote but remain committed to working collaboratively with Indiana lawmakers to protect consumers, support local businesses, and preserve access to these popular games for adults who enjoy them.”
This isn’t the first time the SGLA has urged Indiana lawmakers to rethink a sweepstakes ban, as it was two weeks ago when the managing director said: “HB 1052, as currently written, would criminalize law-abiding businesses while doing little to stop illegal operators who exploit consumers. The hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers who enjoy these games deserve a regulated environment that protects them and preserves choice.”
While the year is still in its infancy, multiple states across the U.S. have begun to make their feelings known about sweepstakes as several bills have been introduced. Over in Tennessee, Rep. Scott Cepicky has just filed House Bill 1885 that focuses on the subject.
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