HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced the addition of 17 individuals to its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, a move aimed at safeguarding public welfare while reinforcing compliance in the state’s gaming venues. The measures prohibit the excluded individuals from participating in gaming activities across Pennsylvania’s casinos, online betting platforms, and video gaming terminal (VGT) locations. With these updates, the total number of individuals on the state’s exclusion lists now stands at 1,379.
Among those placed on the list were four individuals who left children unattended while gambling. This includes a female patron who left three children, ages 2, 11, and 12, in a vehicle for over two hours at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. Other incidents involved minors left unattended in vehicles across Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Presque Isle Downs and Casino, and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, with durations ranging from nine to 41 minutes. These actions, which pose significant safety risks to children, underscore the PGCB’s commitment to addressing such reckless behavior.
The Board’s “Don’t Gamble with Kids” campaign complements its enforcement actions by raising awareness about the dangers of leaving minors unattended at gaming venues. This initiative reminds the public that such behavior not only endangers children but also results in severe consequences, including exclusion from gaming privileges statewide.
Seven individuals were also added to the Board’s exclusion lists due to activities deemed harmful to the Commonwealth’s interests. This group includes a team of individuals who engaged in dice sliding at Hollywood Casino Morgantown, successfully defrauding nearly $50,000 before detection. Additionally, six others were excluded from interactive gaming services for perpetrating fraud.
The PGCB emphasized that these measures highlight its ongoing efforts to maintain integrity within Pennsylvania’s growing gaming industry. The Board will convene its next public meeting on May 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square Complex to discuss further regulatory and enforcement actions.
Through rigorous oversight policies and public awareness campaigns, the PGCB aims to safeguard the gaming environment and ensure its compliance systems effectively protect the interests of Pennsylvania’s citizens and gaming patrons alike. Looking ahead, the Board reaffirms its commitment to enforcing standards that prioritize safety and accountability throughout the state’s gaming landscape.
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