The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board added fifteen individuals to its involuntary exclusion lists, targeting those involved in illicit activities across casinos and online betting platforms. Learn more about the impact of these exclusions in our detailed analysis.
Involuntary exclusion affects individuals by banning them from casinos in Pennsylvania, any online betting sites regulated by the board, or video gaming terminal locations.
According to the Board’s Office of Chief Counsel and Office of Enforcement Counsel, these new additions raise the total count on the exclusion lists to 1,405 people. Nine individuals faced bans from casino access due to their irresponsible behaviors, such as leaving minors unsupervised while engaging in gambling at Pennsylvania casinos. Read more news
- One incident involved a man who left his toddler in a car at Rivers Philadelphia Casino for four minutes to gamble at a sports betting kiosk.
- Another case involved a couple who left their 5-year-old child in an unheated vehicle for nearly an hour in freezing temperatures while gambling at Parx Casino.
Furthermore, six individuals were restricted from interactive gaming due to fraudulent actions. The board’s regulatory stance aims to enhance safety and maintain integrity within Pennsylvania’s gaming environments.
The Gaming Control Board’s next meeting will occur at 10 a.m. on July 23 in the Public Hearing Room at Strawberry Square Complex, Harrisburg. Stakeholders and the public are welcome to attend, ensuring transparency and adherence to Pennsylvania gambling laws.
