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The regulatory body announced the news in a press release, stating that they conducted a thorough investigation before concluding that VGW sites like Luckyland, Chumba and Global Poker are, in their estimation, operating as illegal casino sites. They issued a cease and desist and, as of April 2, Delaware residents are no longer allowed to play on the site.
What the release does not mention is when the cease and desist was actually issued.
“In this situation, at the urging of the Delaware Lottery, DGE demanded that VGW cease operating despite the DGE’s own communications acknowledging that VGW’s activities had caused no harm to Delaware residents. VGW attempted to engage with DGE to understand its concerns, repeatedly requesting the opportunity to discuss these issues with the agency, but were rebuffed. As such, VGW elected to voluntarily withdraw its services from Delaware earlier this month, despite disagreeing with the DGE’s position.”
Other sweeps competitors have chosen to exit all states where online casinos are regulated and legal, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A group of operators recently exited New York as well.
The regulatory body announced the news in a press release, stating that they conducted a thorough investigation before concluding that VGW sites like Luckyland, Chumba and Global Poker are, in their estimation, operating as illegal casino sites. They issued a cease and desist and, as of April 2, Delaware residents are no longer allowed to play on the site.
What the release does not mention is when the cease and desist was actually issued.
VGW disagrees with DE regulators
In relation to a statement issued by the Delaware Department of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) on 07 April, 2025, VGW stands by its online, casino-themed, free-to-play social games and sweepstakes promotions and continues to believe they comply with Delaware law, as well as the laws of all other jurisdictions in which those games continue to be offered. VGW is deeply disappointed at the statement issued and disagrees with its assertions,” VGW told SBC Americas in a statement.“In this situation, at the urging of the Delaware Lottery, DGE demanded that VGW cease operating despite the DGE’s own communications acknowledging that VGW’s activities had caused no harm to Delaware residents. VGW attempted to engage with DGE to understand its concerns, repeatedly requesting the opportunity to discuss these issues with the agency, but were rebuffed. As such, VGW elected to voluntarily withdraw its services from Delaware earlier this month, despite disagreeing with the DGE’s position.”
Other sweeps competitors have chosen to exit all states where online casinos are regulated and legal, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A group of operators recently exited New York as well.
