SGLA urges California Governor Newsom to veto AB 831

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the decision to pass Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831).

A vocal critic of AB 831, the SGLA has published a statement urging the senior figure to reconsider the decision that has effectively banned online social games connected to sweepstakes casinos in California.

Jeff Duncan, Executive Director of SGLA, said of AB 831’s passing, “This bill would worsen economic disparities among California tribes, put California to the back of the line in terms of digital innovation in this space, and take away a popular form of entertainment for residents.”

The SGLA remains in complete opposition to the bill, citing a potential loss of $1 billion to the Californian economy, as indicated by market research conducted in August 2025 by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.