Illegal Online Casinos Cost Their Operator $8 Million in NY

Illegal online casinos cost their operator $8 million in NY

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an $8 million settlement with VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates for operating illegal online gambling platforms in the state.The settlement resolves allegations that VGW’s three platforms — Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots — violated New York law by allowing users to play traditional casino games using virtual coins that could be exchanged for cash or prizes.

Attorney General Letitia James says VGW to pay $8M for breaking state wagering laws

VGW Holdings Ltd. also will repay consumers the value of the "sweeps coins" in their account, if they seek reimbursement, state Attorney General Letitia James said.

Global Poker Parent Settles for $8 Million in New York

New York has secured an $8 million settlement from VGW, the parent of Global Poker, Chumba Casino, and Luckyland Slots, to conclude an investigation that found its virtual coin model violated state gambling laws. The Attorney General said the platforms let players risk redeemable coins for casino-style games, including poker, bringing them within the statutory definition of illegal gambling. The agreement follows a June 2025 cease-and-desist an…

VGW to pay $8 million to settle NY illegal gambling charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James closed the book this week on VGW in the Empire State without fully throwing it at the global sweepstakes casino company. James announced an $8 million settlement with the host of Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots as part of a deal settling allegations of operating an illegal […]

VGW to pay $8 million over illegal New York gambling platforms

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured $8 million from VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates for illegally operating online gambling platforms in the state. The settlement covers VGW’s Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, which allowed users to play casino games using virtual coins that could be redeemed for cash or prizes. New York law prohibits online gambling involving...

VGW agrees to $8 million New York settlement

VGW settles with New York Attorney General Letitia James and makes a payment of $8 million. Former sweep coin customers are entitled to a one-time redemptions. The Assurance of Discontinuance covers VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. as well as affiliates that operate Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Lucky Land Casino. The company shall make the payment […]