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.
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VGW, Chumba Casino, Global Poker, CoinFrenzy, Playstudios, The Win Zone
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Fines reported (distinct source figures, summed)
USD 8,000,000
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Entries6
Last 30 days1
Markets1
Deals and partnerships0
Activity summary: LuckyLand Slots appears in 6 entries across 1 market (mainly USA). By desk: Enforcement & compliance 4, Deals & M&A 2. Computed from our records only.
Licences by market (0)
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Deals and partners (0)
None recorded.
Suppliers and customers (0)
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People moves (0)
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Compliance record (3)
- 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 2026-09-14
- VGW agrees $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes operations 2026-09-10
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Timeline
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October 2026
September 2026
14 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.
13 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.
10 Sep05 Enforcement & compliance
VGW agrees $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes operations
VGW’s settlement requires an $8m payment following New York’s finding that it operated unlawful online gambling platforms.
August 2026
28 Aug01 Deals & M&A
US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
Sweepstakes casino interest reached its highest level of 2026 despite further state restrictions and bans.
3 Aug01 Deals & M&A
VGW schedules LuckyLand Slots closure
Customers must use remaining redemption access before the platform closes.