14 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming committee backs felony sweepstakes ban as Pennsylvania weighs fines
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators in both states to fines or felony penalties if enacted.
VGW
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Companies
LuckyLand Slots, Stake, Chumba Casino, Global Poker, Trustly, Worldpay
Regulators
Countries
Fines reported (distinct source figures, summed)
USD 8,000,000
Company dossier
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Entries9
Last 30 days2
Markets1
Deals and partnerships0
Activity summary: VGW appears in 9 entries across 1 market (mainly USA). By desk: Enforcement & compliance 8, Regulation 1. Computed from our records only.
Licences by market (0)
None recorded.
Deals and partners (0)
None recorded.
Suppliers and customers (0)
None recorded.
People moves (0)
None recorded.
Compliance record (8)
- Penalty from New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
Statement: The outlet also reported that VGW responded to the settlement. - Penalty from New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
Statement: VGW said the settlement did not constitute an admission of liability. - Penalty from New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-09 · entry
Statement: VGW said it voluntarily stopped allowing players to collect sweeps coins in New York on 2 June 2025. - Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA 2026-10-07
Statement: Citing Deadspin, it said LuckyLand Slots closed on 14 September after parent VGW reached an $8m settlement with New York regulators. - New York secures $8m settlement with VGW over alleged illegal sweepstakes casinos 2026-09-10
- Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling 2026-08-26
- Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers 2026-08-20
Relationships
Typed links extracted from our entries: fines, licences, deals, tenders, appointments and partnerships.
Operates in (7)
Fined by (3)
- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-09 · entry
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Timeline
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October 2026
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA
Closures and tighter state access reduced the availability of US sweepstakes casinos in September.
September 2026
10 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
New York secures $8m settlement with VGW over alleged illegal sweepstakes casinos
The settlement closes New York's legal action against VGW and includes financial penalties.
10 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
VGW pays $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
VGW’s settlement establishes an $8m cost for resolving its New York sweepstakes casino matter.
10 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
VGW agrees to pay $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
The settlement requires VGW to pay $8m and provide a redemption process for New York customers’ remaining sweeps coin balances.
9 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
VGW agrees to $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes casinos
The agreement allows New York authorities to pursue enforcement if VGW breaches its settlement obligations.
August 2026
26 Aug05 Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
20 Aug05 Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
The cases extend Florida's enforcement action to payment providers accused of facilitating transactions for Stake and VGW.
20 Aug05 Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
Florida’s lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing to minors and seniors and identifies Trustly and Worldpay as facilitating gambling transactions.