OUR
Mission
To be the biggest gaming company in the world.
WHO
WE ARE
VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.
Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.
At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.
Our Brands
Our brands provide an exciting casino-style experience, where players can have loads of fun playing games for free.
North America’s leading online social casino, Chumba Casino, has been bringing fun and entertainment to players for over a decade.
LuckyLand Slots takes players on a magical journey filled with thrilling game themes, electrifying features, tournaments, and plenty of surprises around every corner.
Global Poker offers the ultimate online social poker experience for players of all levels in North America.
OUR VALUES
Our players are our number one priority. We strive to deliver a safe and positive player experience that is focused on fun and entertainment. We are serious about our responsibility to our players and responsible social gameplay is embedded in our culture.
Our founder started VGW with a passion for games; a passion that continues to underpin everything we do. We harness this dedication, combining it with technology and creativity to keep VGW at the cutting edge of online social games, providing a free-to-play experience our players love.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, respect and integrity and drive accountability in everything we do. As responsible corporate citizens we have stringent policies and player protections covering responsible social gameplay, data security, anti-money laundering, and fraud.
Our success is a team effort. At VGW, we collaborate, support and motivate each other to work toward our mission of becoming the biggest gaming company in the world. By focusing on the creation of amazing interactive experiences for our players, we aim to empower everybody to achieve their goals and contribute to our shared success.
OUR People
At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success. Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion. We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported.
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Board of Directors
LAURENCE ESCALANTE
Founder, Chairman & CEO
LAURENCE ESCALANTE
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Laurence is a gaming and technology entrepreneur, investor and executive with a strong background of innovation and growing companies.
His 18 years’ experience in the games industry includes founding VGW in 2010, where he has served as Managing Director since, overseeing its strong growth from a start-up to one of the world’s leading online social games companies.
Prior to this, he studied Economics and Actuarial Studies at university before ultimately attaining a financial planning qualification and spending 10 years in the industry as a technical and investment specialist.
Mats Johnson
Executive Director & Chief Marketing Officer
Mats Johnson
Executive Director & Chief Marketing Officer
Mats brings 23 years of expertise as a senior technology and online gaming executive in the digital and gaming sector.
Mats has extensive experience in launching and scaling both public and private online businesses globally. With a strong leadership background in large teams, Mats’ global expansion strategies have driven substantial and profitable growth in both new and established markets.
Mats previously held senior roles at online gaming companies including Centrebet, Coral Eurobet, Playsafe and Expek. He has been a VGW board director since 2015.
Lorenzo Escalante
Non-Executive Director
Lorenzo Escalante
Non-Executive Director
With more than three decades in the corporate IT sector, Lorenzo possesses a wealth of experience as a systems and business intelligence analyst.
Lorenzo has provided business intelligence consulting services to major multinational companies such as Chevron, BHP Billiton, and Woodside Petroleum. In addition, he previously held roles at BHP Iron Ore, AAPT and LandCorp (DevelopmentWA).
Lorenzo remains actively involved with the charitable “good works” of St. Vincent de Paul Society (over 25 years) at the grassroots level, and is a member of the Board of Directors of “PLM Club67” (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila) alumni group in Manila, Philippines.
Lorenzo is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and joined VGW’s Board in 2014.
OUR STORY
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