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Casino
September 9, 2025
VGW and MW Services Face Millions of Tax Demands from the Revenue Department
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is now on the offensive, bringing legal action against VGW and MW Services, two well-established sweepstakes operators, which the department now expects to pay backdated taxes. Legal Opinion Allows Department of Revenue to Go After Sweepstakes Casinos Owing to a written opinion by Attorney General Liz Murrill, the Department can […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
VGW Shuts Down Chumba Casino and Global Poker in Canada
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), which runs Chumba Casino and Global Poker from Australia, plans to close shop in Canada this autumn. The company says this decision stems from a change in its business goals. Both platforms will stop working for Canadian users on October 23, 2025. Chumba Casino and Global Poker Begin Canadian Exit Ahead […]
Legal
August 20, 2025
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against VGW in Montana
A federal judge has put an end to Montana’s legal battle with VGW Holdings, dismissing a lawsuit against the Australian sweepstakes company. For context, VGW no longer operates in the state. One Less Thing for VGW to Worry About VGW, which is one of the biggest sweepstakes operators in the US, has been experiencing rapid […]
Business
August 4, 2025
Escalante to Complete VGW Ownership as Shareholders Approve $2.1B Takeover
Laurence Escalante, founder of sweepstakes powerhouse Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), has inched closer to acquiring the entirety of the company as shareholders have approved his latest offer. With this, the company prepares to go private. Shareholders Gave the Thumbs Up to Escalante’s Latest Proposal VGW, which runs Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, has […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
VGW to End Sweepstakes Model in Mississippi and New Jersey
The Australia-based sweepstakes operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) announced that its brands Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker will eliminate their dual currency system in Mississippi and New Jersey. This means that the company will effectively transition the business to operate more like a traditional social casino. VGW Is Phasing Out Sweepstakes Coins in […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Escalante Makes Last $3.2B Bid for Complete VGW Ownership
Australian billionaire Laurence Escalante has taken a bold step to gain full ownership of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), stating that his $3.2 billion offer is his ultimate and best proposal. Through his private investment company Lance East Office, he aims to buy the remaining 30% stake from minority shareholders at $5.05 per share. Federal Court […]
Casino
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. […]
