COMMUNITY
At VGW, our commitment extends beyond our players — we’re equally passionate about supporting the communities around us.
We proudly contribute to a wide range of organisations and community groups through donations, sponsorships, and other forms of support. By working alongside these groups in various ways, we aim to help create a better future for everyone.
In FY2025, VGW has provided support toward the following initiatives:
North America
Our games are enjoyed by players across North America, and we’re deeply committed to giving back by supporting the communities that support us.
LuckyLand Slots Giveback Tournaments
Since 2021, VGW’s LuckyLand Slots has been running Giveback Tournaments with the aim to raise awareness and provide support to charities across the U.S. The initiative involves players enjoying their favourite LuckyLand Slots games, with a tiered system based on participation determining VGW’s final donation amount, up to a maximum of US$30,000 for each event.
In FY2025, VGW has provided US$150,000 in donations to the following charities in the U.S:
Global Poker & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Since 2022, Global Poker has been supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month as part of our Eagle Cup Tournament Series.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month an extra Gold Coin tournament is added to the Eagle Cup schedule, whereby players compete to win Gold Coins as well as the opportunity to have US$15,000 donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in their name. So far, through this initiative we have donated US$45,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Learn more about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation here.
Global Poker Rattlesnake Open
This year, Global Poker proudly launched its first-ever charity giveback as part of the Rattlesnake Open. Players had the chance to vote for one of three selected charities, with the winning organisation receiving a donation based on player participation in the main Gold Coin event.
The three nominated charities were:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was voted as the chosen charity and received a donation of US$30,000. To recognise the valuable work of all participating charities, The Hunger Coalition and Prostate Cancer Foundation each received a US$1,000 contribution as a token of our appreciation.
Direct Relief
In 2025, Los Angeles faced devastating wildfires that deeply affected individuals, families, and the wider community. As a company that operates in Los Angeles, VGW was pleased to provide financial support to Direct Relief, a trusted organisation providing critical disaster relief and medical assistance to those in need. We are committed to helping communities recover and rebuild during times of crisis, and we remain grateful for the vital work of organisations like Direct Relief.
Learn more about Direct Relief here.
Australia
As a company founded and headquartered in Western Australia, supporting local organisations that make a meaningful impact to the community is incredibly important to us.
Breast Cancer Care WA
VGW is honoured to be providing 12 months of funding for a specialist breast care nurse and an oncology counsellor at Breast Cancer Care WA. This support ensures that individuals and families across WA have access to vital breast care and mental health services — completely free of charge.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and can also impact men. In Australia, 1 in 7 women and 1 in 700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Learn more about Breast Cancer Care WA here.
Curtin University’s Computer Science Students Association
VGW is a sponsor of Curtin University’s Computer Science Students Association (ComSSA).
ComSSA is a club at Curtin University that provides support for students studying computing, computer engineering, and networking. Beyond that, the club also aims to foster a sense of community and support for anyone interested in programming or computing, regardless of their major. To this end, ComSSA hosts events and provides services that are open to all students.
Learn more about ComSSA here.
DDD Perth
VGW is a sponsor of DDD Perth held in Perth, WA on 20 September 2025.
DDD Perth is Perth’s largest community run conference for the tech community. Their goal is to create an approachable event that appeals to the whole community, especially people that don’t normally get to attend or speak at conferences. The conference is run on a Saturday, and strives to be inclusive of everyone in the Perth tech community.
Learn more about DDD Perth here.
Latency Conference
VGW was a sponsor of the Latency Conference held in Perth, WA on 3-4 April 2025.
Latency Conference is a Perth-based cloud-agnostic community event designed for progressive IT leaders, developers, testers, and product owners. The conference is dedicated to exploring the cultural values, tools, and teams required for building and operating products in the cloud.
Learn more about the Latency Conference here.
WiTWA Tech [+] Awards
VGW is a proud sponsor of the People’s Choice at the WiTWA Tech [+] Awards to be held in Perth, WA on 7 November 2025.
The WiTWA Tech [+] Awards are an annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of women and allies who are making an impact through technology. The awards were developed to shine a light on the diversity, equity and inclusion for women who work in tech roles and organisations involved with education, advocacy and research in technology-related fields.
Learn more about the WiTWA Tech [+] Awards here.