New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured USD 8 million (ca. EUR 6.9 million) from VGW over its sweepstakes casino operations. The case covers Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots. The VGW sweepstakes casinos no longer offer their sweepstakes model in New York.

• VGW will pay USD 8 million in disgorgement, penalties and costs. New York authorities said the company operated illegal online gambling through its sweepstakes casino model. The settlement covers VGW and affiliated companies.
• Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots used virtual “sweeps coins”. Players could use them on slots, blackjack and poker, with winnings redeemable for cash or prizes. The Attorney General said this amounted to illegal gambling.
• VGW had operated in New York since 2012, starting with Chumba Casino. After receiving a cease-and-desist letter in 2025, the company stopped its sweepstakes coin model in the state. New York banned sweepstakes casinos in December 2025.
• Attorney General Letitia James said: “Our state’s gambling laws are designed to protect New Yorkers.” Her office said VGW sweepstakes casinos operated outside the oversight applying to licensed gambling companies.

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