July 24, 2025 2 min read

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Pennsylvania Fines FanDuel & Rivers Casino, Bans 7 People

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) took action against various violations, resulting in fines against operators and individuals getting placed on involuntary exclusion lists

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it has issued fines totaling $70,000 against two gaming companies. In addition to that, the regulator banned several individuals from casinos in the state due to various violations.

PGCB Uncovered Underage Gambling and Licensing Issues

On July 23, the PGCB announced that it has levied fines against Betfair Interactive and Sugarhouse HSP Gaming.

In its official report, the regulator clarified that Betfair, which is doing business as FanDuel, had failed to license several of its employees. Due to this violation, the operator was hit with a $40,000 fine.

At the same time, Sugarhouse, which operates Rivers Philadelphia Casino, was accused of allowing minors to play. In its release, the PGCB said that it had become aware of two separate instances in which players under the legal gaming age of 21 were allowed to access the property’s gaming area and gamble. Because of that, the operator will have to pay a $30,000 fine.

The Board Banned 7 People from Gambling

At the same time, the PGCB announced that it took actions against 7 individuals who were placed on its various involuntary exclusion lists. This means that the people in question will be prohibited from engaging with the betting industry, entering a casino, playing at a Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) hall, or even gaming online.

With the new additions, the total number of involuntarily excluded players has swelled to 1,411.

The PGCB clarified that 5 of the excluded individuals were placed on its involuntary casino exclusion list due to various offenses. One example included a female patron who left two minors, aged 8 and 9, in a hotel room at Hollywood Casino while gambling. The PGCB understood that the kids were had been left alone for a staggering 7 hours and 41 minutes.

The PGCB reminded players that they should not leave minors unattended in vehicles, hotel rooms, garages or other casino facilities due to the dangers this could pose. The board highlighted its awareness campaign, “Don’t Gamble with Kids,” and encouraged parents to be responsible.

The remaining 2 individuals were placed on the involuntary interactive gaming exclusion list for “fraudulent actions involving online gambling.”

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