Consent agreements submitted by the Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) were authorized by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on November 20, 2024. Two video gaming terminal (VGT) operator licensees were fined a total of $70,000 as a result of these agreements. The infractions resulted from two different sites’ VGT rooms not having a Board-credentialed personnel present.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores and TA Operating LLC were both fined for violating PGCB rules that mandate a certified staff member be present when customers use VGTs.
A $37,500 fine was imposed on TA Operating LLC, which runs a VGT room at its Harrisburg facility. The shop broke the law when it permitted patrons to operate the machines without the necessary oversight. For the same mistake, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, which runs a VGT room in Carlisle, was also hit with a $32,500 fine.
Any institution that offers VGTs is required by PGCB regulations to have at least one employee with a Board accreditation overseeing the area during business hours. This regulation helps preserve the integrity of the gaming environment and guarantees adherence to state gaming regulations.
Involuntary Exclusion List Additions
In addition to the fines, the PGCB also took action regarding individuals violating state gaming regulations. The OEC recommended the placement of 17 people on various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Among those added, five individuals were included for leaving minors unattended while engaging in casino gaming. Another four were excluded for committing fraudulent activities on iGaming platforms.
To further highlight its dedication to upholding a safe and controlled gaming environment in the state, the PGCB today put eight people to the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List for various infractions.
The PGCB also revealed strong financial results for Pennsylvania’s gaming sector in its release on November 20. The overall gaming revenue for the state in October 2024 was close to $496.6 million. This is a huge accomplishment for the state, which still makes a lot of money from its various gambling options, such as casinos, online gaming, and sports betting.
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