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VGW agrees to $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes casinos
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
VGW Holdings and affiliates agreed to pay New York $8m to settle allegations of unlawful sweepstakes casino operations, reported by Focus Gaming News. The payment covers disgorgement, penalties and costs relating to Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots. VGW said it voluntarily stopped allowing players to collect sweeps coins in New York on 2 June 2025.
Why it matters
The agreement allows New York authorities to pursue enforcement if VGW breaches its settlement obligations.