Laurence Escalante

Laurence Escalante

Laurence Escalante (#3133)

  • $ 1 B
  • gaming
  • Australia
  • M
  • 44 Years

About Me

Laurence Escalante is the founder and CEO of Australia-based interactive entertainment company Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW). Founded in 2010 from Escalante's basement in Perth, VGW through its online casinos Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker primarily targets the U.S. market. VGW reported close to $4 billion in revenue for 2024. In 2025, Escalante acquired shares owned by minority shareholders in a deal valuing the company at over $2 billion.
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  • #3185   Billionaires (2026)

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