What is Chumba Casino and who runs it?

Chumba Casino is a sweepstakes casino run by VGW, which also runs Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots. VGW agreed to pay $8 million to New York, announced on September 9, 2026. Florida's Attorney General sued it in August 2026, and Louisiana's revenue department sued over sales tax in 2025.

By InsideCasino.us. Updated November 5, 2026.

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Who runs Chumba Casino?

VGW runs Chumba Casino, and the Sweepsy operator directory lists the operator as VGW Holdings Ltd. VGW also runs Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots. The New York settlement names VGW Holdings Pty Ltd.

What state actions has Chumba Casino faced?

The state record we could confirm for Chumba Casino covers New York, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee and California. The table is not a full record, and a letter or lawsuit is an allegation, not a finding.

StateWhat happenedWhenReported by
New YorkVGW agreed to pay $8 million under an Assurance of DiscontinuanceSeptember 9, 2026New York Attorney General
FloridaSued by the Attorney General, with Stake. These are allegations, not findingsAugust 19, 2026Covers
LouisianaSued by the Department of Revenue for unpaid sales tax, interest and penalties. Reports give about $30.5 million or $32.5 million for VGWSeptember 2025Sweepsy and other trade reports
TennesseeNamed among platforms that received a cease-and-desist letter and said they would complyDecember 29, 2025Tennessee Attorney General
CaliforniaReported to have left before the state's ban took effect on January 1, 2026By December 31, 2025Lines.com

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Is Chumba Casino available in your state?

Whether Chumba Casino is available depends on your state and on Chumba Casino's own terms, which list the states it excludes and change often. No state licenses sweepstakes casinos as casinos, and ten states have passed laws aimed at them. See sweepstakes legal states and your state page before you play.

Does InsideCasino.us rate Chumba Casino?

No. We do not rate or rank Chumba Casino, and we do not link to sign-ups. Before you buy coins, read its redemption terms and see how sweepstakes casinos work.

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Sources

Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.