Social Gaming Company ARB Interactive Expands Legal Team Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Popular social gaming company ARB Interactive is adding two new executives as the company plans to expand its reach in the US. Both executives have extensive experience in the casino industry. Bryan P.

Schroeder, who recently served as the VP of government affairs for Hard Rock Digital, is now the general counsel for ARB Interactive. Steve Arthur, who has over a decade of experience in government affairs, is the new VP of Government Affairs for ARB Interactive.

These additions come as ARB Interactive bolsters its legal and public policy team amid increasing scrutiny of the sweepstakes casino industry. ARB Interactive, which acquired Publisher Clearing House in September, is focused on expanding in social gaming.

Bryan P. Schroeder will oversee risk management and develop regulatory strategies to ensure legal compliance as the industry evolves. ARB Interactive CEO Patrick Fechtmeyer highlighted Schroeder's depth of expertise in gaming law and corporate governance as invaluable for navigating the changing landscape.

Steve Arthur will act as a liaison between ARB Interactive and lawmakers, leveraging his experience in state and federal policymaking to shape responsible policy for the industry. The report notes that multiple states, including New York and Indiana, have introduced legislation affecting sweepstakes casinos, creating a challenging environment for companies like ARB Interactive.

In Q4 2025, for instance, New York banned sweepstakes casinos, while Indiana and Maine have also pushed similar bills. ARB Interactive's decision to expand its legal team underscores the complexities and challenges faced by companies in the rapidly evolving social gaming sector.

Notably, sweepstakes casinos are not available in the state of Michigan.