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)

Del. issues cease-and-desist to VGW Luckyland for illegal online gambling

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

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. …