BetMGM Among Operators Fined in Pennsylvania for Regulatory Violations

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued fines totaling $282,205 to multiple gambling operators for various regulatory violations. The penalties were approved as part of three consent agreements presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel.

The most significant fine was imposed on BetMGM:

• Ordered to pay $260,905

• Reason: failure to prevent self-excluded individuals from gambling on its platform

• 152 people from the Interactive Self-Exclusion List were allowed to continue playing

• Violation highlights the need to enforce safeguards protecting those with gambling addiction

Other operators fined:

• Rush Street Gaming, LLC — $13,800 for failing to submit a Principal License renewal application for its CFO

• Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE, LLC (Live! Casino Pittsburgh) — $7,500 for using revoked software in 11 slot machines

These penalties underscore the importance of strict compliance with regulatory requirements to protect the integrity of Pennsylvania’s gaming industry.

PGCB actions against patrons leaving minors unattended:

• Four individuals were either added to or denied removal from the Involuntary Exclusion List

• Examples of violations:

  • A male patron left a 12-year-old in a vehicle twice in one day while gambling at Live! Casino Philadelphia

  • A female patron left a 12-year-old alone in the bus lobby of Mount Airy Casino Resort for 26 minutes while playing slots

  • A man left five children (ages 2 to 13) in a vehicle for 35 minutes while gambling at Presque Isle Downs & Casino

  • A woman repeatedly left her 14-month-old child locked in a vehicle at Valley Forge Resort Casino during 88°F weather

Awareness campaign — “Don’t Gamble with Kids”

• Launched by PGCB to raise awareness of risks of leaving minors unsupervised at casinos

• Focuses on parking lots, hotels, and other casino areas

• Since its launch:

  • 1,280 individuals placed on the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List

  • 62 people banned from iGaming platforms regulated by the state

The latest actions by the PGCB send a clear message that regulatory compliance and player safety remain top priorities in Pennsylvania. By imposing financial penalties on operators and cracking down on dangerous behavior involving minors, the Board is reinforcing its commitment to maintaining integrity and responsibility in the state’s gaming industry.