VGW agrees $8M illegal sweepstakes settlement in New York
Sweepstakes casino operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has agreed to pay an $8 million settlement in New York, as revealed by Attorney General Letitia James, after the...
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Florida Attorney General sues Stake and VGW
The Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, has filed lawsuits against Stake, VGW, and their payment processors, accusing the companies of offering illegal sweepstakes...
VGW announces the permanent shutdown of LuckyLand Slots
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) confirmed on July 28, 2026, that it will permanently shut down LuckyLand Slots on September 14, 2026, after operating as one of the most famous...
VGW founder Laurence Escalante resigns as CEO & Chairman
The founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), Laurence Escalante, has stepped down from his CEO and executive chairman positions after facing charges connected to domestic...
Kentucky Attorney General sues Kalshi, Polymarket & VGW
The Attorney General of Kentucky, Russel Coleman, has sued Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW in three separate lawsuits filed on June 17, accusing the operators of offering illegal...
VGW to end Chumba Casino and Global Poker in Canada
Virtual Gaming Worlds, the parent company of Chumba Casino and Global Poker, is departing from the Canadian market, closing access to the platforms for Canadian players.
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VGW shareholders approve the takeover offer by founder Laurance Escalante
Shareholders of VGW Holdings approved a takeover offer by company founder Laurance Escalante, making way for the firm to go private amid US regulatory scrutiny.On August...
VGW to Exit Multiple US Markets as States Tighten Regulations
Sweepstakes casinos, led by VGW Holdings, face a wave of legislative pressure across the US, as some states decide to restrict or ban online sweepstakes casinos.States,...
VGW Withdraws Sweepstakes Gambling Operations from New York
VGW Holdings, the parent company behind popular sweepstakes gaming platforms, including Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, will cease all its...