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Escalante’s Resignation and Immediate Impact Laurence Escalante has stepped down as CEO and Executive Chairman of VGW, a major player in the social gaming space.
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Escalante’s Resignation and Immediate Impact Laurence Escalante has stepped down as CEO and Executive Chairman of VGW, a major player in the social gaming space.


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