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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed $72,000 in fines across three separate consent agreements, citing regulatory violations at two casinos and one video gaming terminal establishment. The penalties, presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC), highlight continued enforcement of compliance and player protection measures in the state.
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The largest fine—$50,000—was issued to a video gaming terminal property that failed to ensure qualified employees were present while machines were operating. The site also allowed individuals under 21 years old to access and play on gaming terminals. In two separate incidents, minors gained entry to the machines. Of the total fine, $5,000 was directed at the owners personally for their role in the violation.
Meanwhile, Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, operated by Stadium Casino, was fined $12,000 for using a compromised deck of cards during play. The Hollywood Casino York, managed by Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, received a $10,000 fine for allowing self-excluded individuals to gamble on the gaming floor.
The Board emphasized that these cases represent a consistent effort to ensure fairness, safety, and adherence to Pennsylvania’s gaming laws.
Beyond fines, the PGCB added 11 new names to its involuntary exclusion list. Three of those individuals were cited for leaving children unattended in vehicles while they played at casinos.
In one case, a man and woman left two pre-teens alone for over 30 minutes, while another woman left a two, six, and twelve-year-old inside a car for nearly half an hour while she played slot and table games.
The Board reiterated that such behavior is dangerous and strictly prohibited, and continues to promote its “Don’t Gamble with Kids” campaign to raise awareness about child safety and responsible gaming.
The exclusion list now includes 1,448 individuals banned from entering licensed gaming facilities in Pennsylvania.
The PGCB continues to stress that even small compliance lapses can lead to large penalties. Casinos and VGT establishments are expected to maintain rigorous employee credential checks, prevent underage access, and respect self-exclusion protections to maintain their licenses.
The total fines reached $72,000 across three enforcement actions.
A video gaming terminal venue received the largest fine, totaling $50,000, for underage and staffing violations.
The number has grown to 1,448 individuals following the most recent update.
It’s a PGCB public awareness initiative warning against leaving children unattended while gambling.