The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement issued a cease-and-desist to VGW Luckyland, Inc., an online gambling platform. (Photo by Bet_Noire/iStock Getty Images)
Delaware authorities have issued a cease-and-desist order to VGW Luckyland, Inc., a subsidiary of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd., following an investigation revealing the company’s involvement in illegal online gaming operations.
The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) discovered that VGW Luckyland had misrepresented its services as a promotional sweepstakes, while enabling players to purchase virtual coins to play casino-style games.
These games offered the potential for cash winnings, violating state laws regulating online gaming.
According to Delaware officials, the company’s actions breach several state laws, including the Delaware Constitution, the Delaware Penal Code, and the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012.
The state’s gaming regulators acted swiftly to protect residents, with the DGE and Delaware State Lottery confirming that Delaware residents can no longer engage in VGW Luckyland’s unlicensed online platforms as of April 2.
The DGE and the Delaware Lottery emphasized the critical need for legal and responsible gaming practices to safeguard state residents.
Online gaming that operates outside the bounds of Delaware’s regulations presents serious risks, including the potential for identity theft, cybercrime, and fraud.
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Unregulated sites, like those run by VGW Luckyland, are particularly vulnerable to exploitation by cybercriminals, who may seek to steal sensitive personal information, bank details, or even money from unsuspecting users.
These illegal platforms often mimic legitimate, licensed Delaware casinos by using similar branding and names, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between authorized and fraudulent services.
Officials warned residents to be cautious when accessing online gaming sites and to only participate in legal platforms licensed by Delaware’s regulated casinos.
In addition to consumer risks, the operation of illegal gaming sites leads to significant losses in tax revenue for the state.
Delaware encourages residents to verify the legitimacy of online gambling platforms by visiting the official Delaware Lottery website here.
The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), established under House Bill 310 by the 145th General Assembly, is responsible for enforcing criminal offenses related to gaming activities within licensed video lottery facilities and the Delaware Lottery.
The DGE works to ensure the credibility and integrity of Delaware’s gaming operations and protect residents from unlawful gambling practices.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
Jarek can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (215) 450-9982. Follow him on Twitter @jarekrutz and on LinkedIn.
Source: delawarelive.com…
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