Hollywood Casino York has been fined $10,000 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for permitting an individual on the state’s involuntary exclusion list to gamble on its premises. This penalty is part of a larger sum of $72,000 in fines levied against various casinos across Pennsylvania for regulatory violations.
Key Takeaways
- Hollywood Casino York fined $10,000.
- Violation involved allowing an involuntarily excluded person to gamble.
- Fine is part of $72,000 in total penalties issued by the PGCB.
- A separate incident involved a patron leaving children unattended in a vehicle.
The Violation and Penalty
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued the $10,000 fine to Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, the operator of Hollywood Casino York. The infraction occurred when the casino allowed a patron who was on the involuntary exclusion list to access the gaming floor and participate in gambling activities. Being placed on this list prohibits individuals from gaming in Pennsylvania casinos, on regulated online betting sites, or at Video Gaming Terminal locations.
Broader Regulatory Actions
The fine against Hollywood Casino York was one component of a larger enforcement action by the board, which collectively imposed $72,000 in fines on multiple gaming establishments throughout the state. These actions underscore the board’s commitment to upholding regulations designed to maintain the integrity and safety of the Commonwealth’s gaming industry.
Understanding the Involuntary Exclusion List
The involuntary exclusion list is established under the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development and Gaming Act. It comprises individuals whose actions are deemed detrimental to the interests of the Commonwealth or licensed gaming operations. Common reasons for inclusion on this list include engaging in fraudulent activities, leaving minors unattended in vehicles or on casino property while gambling, or actions that compromise the safety and integrity of gaming environments.
Separate Incident at Hollywood Casino York
In addition to the fine levied against the casino operator, the Gaming Control Board also reported that a patron of Hollywood Casino York was placed on the involuntary exclusion list. This individual was found to have left three children unattended in a vehicle in the casino’s parking lot for approximately 29 minutes while she gambled on slot machines and at table games. The board did not specify when this incident took place.
