On September 9, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an $8 million settlement with VGW, the operator behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots. The Attorney General’s office describes VGW as a leading operator of illegal online sweepstakes casinos.
Background: New York’s ban
New York’s Chapter 605 of 2025 (Senate Bill S5935A) took effect when it was signed on December 5, 2025. It prohibits operating, conducting or promoting online sweepstakes games that use a dual-currency system redeemable for cash prizes. It also bars payment processors, geolocation providers, content suppliers, platform providers and media affiliates from supporting them. Fines range from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation.
Where the VGW brands stand
VGW closed LuckyLand Slots on September 14, 2026; LuckyLand Casino continues. VGW’s current rules for Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Casino and Global Poker list New York among their excluded states. See the Chumba Casino review for the full list and sources, or the New York page for the law summary.
This is a summary of official announcements, not legal advice.