Rivers Casino Philadelphia Fined For Allowing Underage People Access to Gaming
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been fined for allowing underage gamblers under the age of 21 access to its gaming floor. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed a fine of $30,000 on Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, LP, the operator of the casino owned by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming.
The legal gambling age in Pennsylvania is 21, with some exceptions such as the state-run Pennsylvania Lottery which allows players aged 18 and up. In May 2024, the PGCB fined Wind Creek Bethlehem $125,000 for 10 incidents involving underage people gaining access to the Northampton County casino, or $12,500 per violation.
FanDuel, a sportsbook and iGaming operator, was also fined $40,000 by the PGCB for failing to timely license several key employees. The penalty arose from subsection 2 of Chapter 13, Section 11 of the Pennsylvania Gaming Act, which mandates the licensing of key employees.
In addition to these fines, the PGCB placed seven individuals on the state’s various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, including a woman who was banned from iGaming for engaging in “fraudulent actions.” The induction of the seven individuals brings the number of involuntarily excluded persons to 1,411.
The PGCB continues to stress that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles, hotel rooms, or anywhere else while an adult gambles through its PSA, “Don’t Gamble With Kids.”
Key Facts and Figures
* The legal gambling age in Pennsylvania is 21.
* Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, LP was fined $30,000 for allowing two underage individuals to gamble.
* Wind Creek Bethlehem was fined $125,000 for 10 incidents involving underage people gaining access to the casino.
* FanDuel was fined $40,000 for failing to timely license several key employees.
Conclusion
Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s fine serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing age restrictions at gaming establishments. The PGCB’s efforts to address underage gambling infractions are crucial in maintaining a safe and responsible gaming environment. It is essential for operators to prioritize compliance with state regulations and take proactive measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Related Topics
* Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
* Underage Gambling
* Responsible Gaming
