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 is committed to working with state legislators to establish modern regulatory structures that safeguard players and provide benefits to state revenue through appropriate taxation frameworks. Similarly, we are also committed to respectful engagement with state authorities or agencies.  

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. 

VGW has operated in North America for more than a decade, creating not only great games, user experiences and entertainment but ensuring this is done safely, responsibly and at the highest level of standards. 

Our full confidence in our compliance with all laws and regulations where we operate remains unchanged.

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