UPDATED: Laurence Escalante is stepping down as CEO of online gaming giant VGW after he appeared in a Perth court, accused of eight family violence, drug and burglary offences.
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Perth gaming billionaire faces court on 8 charges
UPDATED: Laurence Escalante is stepping down as CEO of online gaming giant VGW after he appeared in a Perth court, accused of eight family violence, drug and burglary offences.
The 44-year-old is the founder of VGW Holdings, which trades as Virtual Gaming Worlds.
He has accumulated a fortune worth $3.16 billion, making him WA’s 10th wealthiest person, according to Business News’ Rich 100.
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