The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved a consent agreement imposing a $30,000 fine on the operator of Valley Forge Casino Resort after a 13‑year‑old was able to access the gaming floor and gamble.
According to the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel, the incident occurred in November 2024 and resulted in the underage individual remaining on the casino floor for more than six hours, during which time they played slot machines.
Copies of the approved consent agreements, which provide additional details, are available through the PGCB’s Office of Communications.
Involuntary Exclusion Actions
In addition to the fine, the Board also approved actions to place 12 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, which bar them from:
- Entering any Pennsylvania casino,
- Accessing regulated online betting platforms, or
- Playing at Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) locations.
With these additions, the total number of individuals on the Board’s exclusion lists now stands at 1,422.
Cases Involving Minors Left Unattended
Ten individuals were placed on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List, including three patrons cited for leaving children unattended while they gambled:
- A female patron left two children, ages 3 and 9, in a vehicle in the Wind Creek Bethlehem parking lot for 10 minutes while she played slot machines.
- A male and female patron left two 8‑year‑old children in a vehicle at Presque Isle Downs & Casino for 29 minutes while they gambled in the sportsbook.
The Board emphasized that leaving minors unattended in casino parking lots, garages, hotels, or other venues creates unsafe conditions and is strictly prohibited. To reinforce this message, the PGCB continues to promote its public awareness initiative, “Don’t Gamble with Kids.”
Online Gambling Violations
Two additional individuals were placed on the Involuntary Interactive Gaming Exclusion List for fraudulent activity involving online gambling.
Key Takeaway
The PGCB’s latest enforcement actions highlight its ongoing commitment to protecting minors, ensuring compliance, and holding both casinos and patrons accountable for violations of state gaming laws.
