Laurence Escalante resigns as chairman of Virtual Gaming Worlds amid charges
Laurence Escalante resigned as chairman of Virtual Gaming Worlds amid ongoing domestic violence and drug charges. The billionaire founder, 44, plans to focus on personal matters and philanthropic efforts while facing multiple charges from WA police. Mats Johnson has been appointed acting CEO as the company initiates a global search for a permanent successor.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 07:58 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC
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