PA Gambler Fails to Collect $57K Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion

A gambler in Pennsylvania was lucky enough to hit a jackpot while visiting Parx Casino in Bensalem. However, the man couldn’t enjoy his win as he was denied the winnings considering that he is on the state’s gambling self-exclusion list.

Instead of Jackpot, Gambler Receives Trespassing Citation

That’s the case of a 46-year-old man, whose name was not publicly disclosed. A recent report by WHTM, citing information from the Pennsylvania State Police, reveals that the Philadelphia man was gambling at Parx Casino over the weekend on Saturday. At approximately 4 PM on February 15, 2025, the man hit a five-figure jackpot.

To be precise, the 46-year-old man won a $57,000.07 jackpot. However, the fortunate gambler wasn’t able to collect the hefty prize considering that he was on the Pennsylvania gambling self-exclusion list. Instead, the Philadelphia man received a citation for trespassing.

Parx Casino in Bensalem is a premium gaming and entertainment venue. The property offers a range of state-of-the-art gambling options, thoroughbred racing, as well as live entertainment. Visitors to Parx Casino can expect thrilling promotions and a variety of exciting events. Owned by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Parx Casino was formerly Philadelphia Park Racetrack and Casino.

Self-Excluded Gamblers Cannot Recover Money Lost, Claim Jackpots

Similar to other states, Pennsylvania offers options for self-exclusion from gambling. People who join the state’s gambling self-exclusion list can exclude themselves from any form of gambling, including land-based casinos, online gambling, as well as fantasy contests and video gaming terminals.

It’s important to note that self-excluded individuals, such as the one who recently won a jackpot while at Parx Casino in Bensalem, cannot collect any winnings. Such people are also not permitted to try to recover losses or accept any services, gifts or other incentives provided by a gambling company.

“Individuals who enroll in self-exclusion are prohibited from collecting any winnings, recovering any losses or accepting complimentary gifts or services or any other thing of value from a licensee or operator,“

reads the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s self-exclusion program

According to the gambling regulator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the self-exclusion program was established to “help individuals affected by problem gambling distance themselves from the temptation of gambling.” This voluntary ban can help people affected by at-risk or problem gambling exclude from gambling temporarily or for a lifetime.