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June 2, 2025
Escalante Seeks Full Control of $3.2B VGW Empire
Founder and chief executive officer of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), Laurence Escalante, is making a bold move to tighten his grip on the sweepstakes giant. Escalante is offering to buy out minority shareholders in a deal that would increase the online gambling giant’s value to $3.2 billion. Escalante to Take Full Control The proposal, made […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
VGW to Halt Its Sweeps Coins Offerings in New York
Sweepstakes giant VGW Holdings announced that it will no longer offer its signature sweeps products in New York’s gaming market amid continued regulatory pushback from local authorities. However, the company’s free-to-play games will remain available to players. VGW to Exit the Empire State VGW, the operator of some of the most popular sweepstakes platforms in […]
Industry
May 9, 2025
VGW CEO Laurence Escalante Is Angry with Investors’ Critiques
Laurence Escalante, the founder and chief executive officer of sweepstakes giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), has gone off on a rant against investors who are critical of his company’s way of doing business. The Australian billionaire urged those who do not trust his team to simply leave. Escalante: Those Who Do Not Trust VGW Should […]
Legal
April 9, 2025
Delaware Orders VGW Luckyland to Halt Operations
Delaware State regulators have taken action to stop VGW Luckyland Inc. from operating in Delaware after they discovered illegal online gambling activity. VGW Luckyland Banned in Delaware for Running Illegal Slot Games The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) led an investigation that revealed the company — a US branch of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd. […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
VGW Raises Minimum Player Age to 21 amid Rising Scrutiny
In a landmark ruling for the online sweepstakes gaming sector, VGW, the operator of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, has raised its minimum player age requirement from 18 to 21. The policy change, which takes effect on 19 February 2025, is broadly regarded as a tactical maneuver to advance responsible gaming measures amid […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
VGW Prevails in Georgia Court Case, but Other Lawsuits Remain
In a significant legal victory for VGW Holdings, a popular player in the US sweepstakes sector, the Georgia Northern District Court has dismissed a class action lawsuit against the operator. Fair Gaming Advocates, an advocacy group for players’ rights, alleged that VGW’s gaming platforms violated state regulations. However, Judge Thomas Thrash has now ruled the […]
Legal
December 6, 2024
VGW, Apple, and Google Face Illegal Gambling Lawsuit in NY
A group of people has sued VGW Apple, and Google in New York’s Southern District Court. They accuse these companies of running or backing illegal gambling operations. Class Action Claims VGW’s Apps Turn Devices Into Gambling Machines The lawsuit, filed on December 3, claims that VGW’s platforms — Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker […]
Business
November 18, 2024
Sweepstakes Giant VGW Names Industry Specialist Angus Tiet as CFO
Sweepstakes giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has named gaming industry powerhouse Angus Tiet as its new chief financial officer. A seasoned veteran, Tiet will empower the company with his robust experience, allowing it to continue growing amid growing regulatory challenges in the US. A Seasoned Veteran Joins the VGW Family As the new CFO of […]
Legal
November 4, 2024
Connecticut Resident Takes VGW to Court over “Unpermitted Techniques”
As the wider crackdown on the US sweepstakes sector continues, individuals continue to seek restitution for the money they spent on what regulators call “illegal gambling” or damages because of alleged underhanded tactics. In a recent lawsuit in Connecticut, a resident complained that one such platform took his money while inducing him to continue playing. […]
Legal
November 1, 2024
Connecticut Takes Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Court
Sweepstakes powerhouse VGW continues to face legal and regulatory in the United States amid pushback against the overall sweepstakes sector. This time, the operator was slammed with a class action lawsuit in Connecticut. VGW Faces Class Action in Connecticut VGW received a cease-and-desist letter from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection earlier this year and […]
