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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 […]
Legal
October 16, 2024
VGW Scores Legal Mini-Win in Georgia But the War’s Not Over Yet
Daniel Wallach, a US gaming law and sports betting attorney, announced that VGW, one of the leading sweepstakes operators in America, has scored a legal mini-win in Georgia. A Small Win for VGW Citing an order published on October 15, Wallach pointed out that the operator has succeeded in keeping its gambling loss lawsuit in […]
Legal
October 10, 2024
VGW Appeals Order to Remand Sweepstakes Lawsuits in Tennessee
Sweepstakes casino operator VGW has appealed a judge order in Tennessee that remanded sweepstakes lawsuits back to state court. The lawsuits concern players who seek to recover their losses from unlicensed sweepstakes operators. VGW Is Bullish on Protecting Its Interests According to gambling law expert Daniel Wallach, VGW has appealed the order which remanded the […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
VGW Exits Connecticut Amid Pushback Against Sweepstakes
VGW Holdings, a leading operator of sweepstakes games, has ceased its operation in Connecticut following a cease and desist order from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This comes amid an increased pushback against the controversial sweepstakes industry. VGW Holdings Exited Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection sent a letter to VGW in February […]
