Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines Interactive Gaming Manufacturer and Video Gaming Terminal Establishment
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed fines totaling $27,500 on two license holders for violations. Stakelogic, USA, an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer, was fined $22,500 for failing to notify the Board of changes in its ownership structure. TA Operating, LLC, d/b/a TravelCenters of America site #67, holder of a Video Gaming Terminal Establishment license, received a fine of $5,000 for inadequate surveillance measures in their gaming area. These penalties highlight the Board’s commitment to upholding strict regulations in the state’s gaming industry.
Failure to Notify: Stakelogic, USA
Stakelogic, USA, a licensed Interactive Gaming Manufacturer, failed in its duty to properly inform the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board of a significant change in its ownership structure. As a result, the Board imposed a fine of $22,500 on the company. The fine serves as a reminder to all license holders that transparency and adherence to reporting obligations are of utmost importance.
Inadequate Surveillance: TA Operating, LLC
TA Operating, LLC, operating TravelCenters of America site #67, has been fined $5,000 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for lacking functioning surveillance monitors in their gaming area. In the absence of proper surveillance, store personnel should have provided direct line-of-sight monitoring, which was also absent. This violation highlights the need for robust security measures to ensure the integrity of gaming operations.
Leaving Minors Unattended Results in Ban from Pennsylvania Casinos
Five adults have been banned from all casinos in Pennsylvania after leaving minors unattended to engage in gambling activities. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, through its Office of Enforcement Counsel, took swift action to protect the well-being of minors and maintain a safe gambling environment. The banning of these individuals sends a strong message that such negligence will not be tolerated.
Involuntary Exclusion List Additions
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has placed five individuals on the Involuntary Exclusion List for endangering minors by leaving them unattended in vehicles while they gambled at casinos. These incidents took place at various casinos across the Commonwealth and involved children ranging in age from 4 to 10. The Board’s proactive response underscores its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of minors and ensuring responsible gambling practices.
Live! Casino Philadelphia Incident
A male patron has been added to the Involuntary Exclusion List after leaving a 10-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for four hours at Live! Casino Philadelphia. With an outside temperature of 86 degrees, this act of negligence posed a significant risk to the child’s health and safety.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Incident
A male patron has been placed on the Involuntary Exclusion List for leaving a 9-year-old unattended in a vehicle for over an hour at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. The outside temperature during this time reached 91 degrees, further exacerbating the potential dangers faced by the child.
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Incident
A male patron has been banned from all Pennsylvania casinos after leaving a 5-year-old unattended in a vehicle with an outside temperature of 85 degrees at Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Erie County. The Board takes a stern stance against such reckless behavior that places minors at risk.
Mount Airy Casino Resort Incident
A female patron has been added to the Involuntary Exclusion List for leaving two minors, aged 4 and 12, unattended in a vehicle in freezing temperatures at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County. With an outside temperature of 8 degrees, this action was both irresponsible and dangerous.
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Incident
A male patron has been banned from all Pennsylvania casinos after leaving a 10-year-old child unattended in a vehicle for 10 minutes at Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Despite the brief duration, any length of time that a child is left alone in a vehicle poses hazards and has serious consequences.
These incidents serve as a reminder that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board remains vigilant in protecting minors from potential harm associated with irresponsible gambling behavior.
Analyst comment
Positive news: “Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board imposes fines on license holders for violations, highlighting commitment to strict regulations in gaming industry.”
Market analysis: The fines imposed on the license holders by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board demonstrate their commitment to upholding regulations in the gaming industry. This action may lead to increased compliance by license holders and a strengthened oversight of gaming operations.
