New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an $8 million settlement with VGW on September 9, 2026. The resolution follows an investigation by the state into the operator's sweepstakes gaming platforms, which include Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots.
Investigation and Settlement Details
The inquiry led by Attorney General James examined the promotional sweepstakes operations across VGW's three primary brands. Under the finalized agreement, VGW resolved the state probe through the $8 million settlement payment.
The regulatory action focused directly on the sweepstakes structure that powered Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots. The formal resolution concludes the state's review into the company's past sweepstakes activity in New York.
VGW Stance and Prior Regulatory Exit
Following the announcement, VGW emphasized that entering into the $8 million settlement does not constitute an admission of liability. The operator maintained its position that resolving the matter serves to conclude the regulatory inquiry without conceding legal fault regarding its sweepstakes mechanics.
Additionally, VGW noted that operational adjustments regarding New York players were already in effect well ahead of the settlement date. The company had previously stopped Sweeps Coin play for New York residents in 2025. As a result, the financial settlement addresses operations and promotional sweepstakes play that VGW had already discontinued in the state prior to the conclusion of the Attorney General's investigation.
Current Status for New York Users
The settlement establishes a formal conclusion to the regulatory review of Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots without altering the operating conditions that have been in place since VGW halted promotional play in the jurisdiction. For players in New York, this settlement confirms that Sweeps Coin play on VGW platforms remains discontinued following the operator's 2025 exit from the state.