14 OctRegulation
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.
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Compliance record
- Penalty from New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-13 · entry
Statement: VGW said it voluntarily stopped allowing players to collect sweeps coins in New York on 2 June 2025. - 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 2026-09-10 · entry
Statement: The outlet also reported that VGW responded to the settlement. - 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
- Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling 2026-08-26
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- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-13 · entry
- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
- New York Attorney General · USD 8,000,000 2026-09-10 · entry
Timeline
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October 2026
7 OctEnforcement & 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
14 SepEnforcement & 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 SepEnforcement & 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 SepEnforcement & 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 SepEnforcement & 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.
10 SepEnforcement & 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.
August 2026
26 AugEnforcement & 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 AugEnforcement & 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 AugEnforcement & 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.
3 AugDeals & M&A
VGW schedules LuckyLand Slots closure
Customers must use remaining redemption access before the platform closes.
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- Oct 2026
- Sep 2026
- Enforcement & compliance New York secures $8m settlement with VGW over alleged illegal sweepstakes casinos
- Enforcement & compliance VGW agrees to $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes casinos
- Enforcement & compliance VGW pays $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
- Enforcement & compliance VGW agrees $8m settlement over New York sweepstakes operations
- Enforcement & compliance VGW agrees to pay $8m in New York sweepstakes casino settlement
- Aug 2026
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
- Enforcement & compliance Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
- Deals & M&A VGW schedules LuckyLand Slots closure
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