PERTH, AUS – A VGW spokesperson said: “We are aware of the serious charges made against Mr Escalante. These are unrelated to VGW and personal in nature. However, we can confirm Mr Escalante will be taking a leave of absence from his role as CEO and Executive Chairman of VGW. In the interim, we have […]
PERTH, AUS – VGW has donated a combined US$80,000 to support breast cancer research and care through its October Giveback Initiatives with Chumba Casino and Global Poker. On 26 October in the US, Chumba Casino hosted its first-ever Giveback Hunt, resulting in a US$40,000 donation from VGW to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a national nonprofit
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PERTH, AUS – VGW, a leading operator of free-to-play online social games, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria tribe, a federally recognized Indian tribe, in the State of California. The conditional agreement involves the Kletsel Economic Development Authority (KEDA) –
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PERTH, AUS – Following the approval today by the Federal Court of Australia of the scheme of arrangement pursuant to which Ocean BidCo Limited (“Bidco”) will acquire all of the VGW shares (Scheme) and approval of the Scheme by VGW shareholders at the shareholder meeting on 1 August, 2025, Mr Escalante makes the following statement:
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PERTH, AUS – VGW Holdings Limited (“VGW” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition by Ocean BidCo Limited (“BidCo”) (an unlisted special purpose company established by Lance East Office (“LEO”), the family office of VGW Founder and CEO, Mr Laurence Escalante) of all of the issued shares in
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PERTH, AUS – VGW Holdings Limited (“VGW” or the “Company”) today announces that it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (“SID”) with Ocean BidCo Limited (“BidCo”), an unlisted special purpose company established by Lance East Office (“LEO”), the family office of VGW Founder and CEO, Mr Laurence Escalante, for the acquisition by BidCo of
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VGW is honoured to announce a US$30,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) following VGW’s inaugural Global Poker Rattlesnake Open Giveback Tournament, held on Sunday 25 May 2025. This milestone event marked the first-ever charity giveback as part of Global Poker’s highly anticipated series, the Rattlesnake Open. What set this giveback tournament apart
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PERTH, AUS – VGW is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a coalition of industry leaders advocating for the online social games industry. As announced by the SGLA today, the US-based organisation launched this week and aims to ensure key stakeholders are well informed about the growing online social
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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
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VGW is honoured to announce its sponsorship of the People’s Choice category at the highly anticipated Women in Technology WA Inc. (WiTWA) Tech [+] Awards, scheduled for 8 November 2024. WiTWA, a not-for-profit organisation, has been a trailblazer in promoting diversity, inclusivity, and excellence in the technology sector for over 25 years. Its awards night
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