Full-Time

Senior Manager Government & Industry Affairs Operations

Government & Industry Affairs Operations

Posted on 5/8/2026

VGW

VGW

1,001-5,000 employees

Online social casino-style games platform

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230k/yr

Washington, USA

Remote

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Public Policy
Requirements
  • 8 plus years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying operations, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Managing the day to day operations of VGW’s external lobbying contractors, ensuring activity is clearly understood, tracked, and delivered.
  • Supporting compliance across VGW’s lobbying activity, including oversight of relevant registrations, disclosures, and state and federal requirements.
  • Establishing a single source of truth for legislative tracking, reporting, and key activity across the lobbying network.
  • Building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and quarterly operating reviews tied to clear KPIs for lobbying firms.
  • Developing detailed execution plans and ensuring strong cross functional alignment across Government Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and other relevant teams.
  • Driving accountability with external partners, including performance tracking, budget oversight, resource allocation, and renewal decisions.

VGW develops online social casino-style games using proprietary software and technology. It operates platforms such as Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and VGW Play, offering games like Blackjack, Video Poker, Jackpot slots, puzzles, and arcade titles. Revenue comes from in-game purchases of virtual goods or currency, and partnerships with brands like Scuderia Ferrari create branded entertainment experiences. The goal is to grow a global, engaged user base and monetize through virtual goods and brand partnerships across multiple platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$9.1M

Headquarters

Perth, Australia

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Record $6.1B revenue and $492M profit for year ending June 2024.
  • Launching LuckyLand Casino with live games like Quantum Roulette.
  • WWE multi-year partnership integrates brands into SmackDown, WrestleMania.

What critics are saying

  • California bans sweepstakes casinos January 1, 2026, slashing US revenue.
  • Exits 13 states by end-2025 due to Maryland, Minnesota enforcement.
  • Stake.us overtakes Chumba with 1,750 games, eroding market share.

What makes VGW unique

  • VGW pioneers 'Social Plus' freemium model with sweepstakes promotions.
  • Proprietary technology powers Chumba Casino and Global Poker platforms.
  • Founded 2010 by Laurence Escalante for virtual real-money gaming worlds.

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