Industry
March 26, 2026
PGCB Fines BetMGM, Places 16 Players on Involuntary Exclusion List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined BetMGM over insufficient anti-fraud and know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. In addition to that, the regulatory body announced that it has placed several individuals on its involuntary exclusion lists for a variety of reasons, including leaving children unattended while gambling. BetMGM’s Lax KYC Protocols Were Exploited […]
Industry
March 18, 2026
PGCB Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign in Time for March Madness and PGAM
As March Madness looms, sportsbooks are preparing for a drastic spike in activity. At the same time, regulators and safer gambling organizations are warning players about the dangers of excessive gaming. As one of the most populated states in the US, Pennsylvania has launched its own responsible gambling campaign to remind players, especially younger ones, […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
PGCB Bans 15 Gamblers, Four for Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB, or the “Board”) took action to place 15 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Among these actions, the Board added four adults to the casino exclusion list for leaving minors unattended on casino property while they were gambling. Board Places Four Adults on Involuntary Exclusion Lists for Leaving […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
PGCB Places Three People on Exclusion List for Leaving Children Unattended
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that three adults were placed on the PGCB’s Involuntary Casino Exclusion List for leaving children unattended in their vehicles while they went off to gamble. Additionally, the regulator issued several fines to casinos for various rule violations. Several Adults Were Placed on the Involuntary Casino […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
PGCB Executive Director Warns About the Impact of Predictions Markets
In a letter addressed to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation on Wednesday, Kevin F. O’Toole, executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of sports prediction markets, warning that they pose a “significant threat” to the state’s established gaming regulatory framework. PGCB Executive Director Says Predictions Markets Create Back Doors […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
Pennsylvania Fines FanDuel & Rivers Casino, Bans 7 People
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 […]
Industry
June 26, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Adds 15 People to Gambling Exclusion List
Pennsylvania’s involuntary gambling exclusion lists have grown by 15 people as the state’s Gaming Control Board placed several gamblers due to various acts of misdemeanor, including leaving children unattended in vehicles. 15 Added to Pennsylvania’s Gambling Exclusion Lists Being placed on an Involuntary Exclusion List bars individuals from participating in gambling activities at any casino in […]
Casino
March 27, 2025
Pennsylvania Adds 19 People on Involuntary Exclusion Lists
Pennsylvania has extended its various involuntary lists with 19 additions of people who have been found of different breaches of the state’s gambling, criminal, and civil laws. The latest enforcement action has put the total number of people to have been excluded by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to 1,363 people, specifically across the state’s […]
Casino
January 16, 2025
PGCB Adds 26 People to Involuntary Self-Exclusion Lists
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the state’s gambling watchdog, has added to the state’s casino involuntary exclusion list by banning dozens of people from entering any of the state’s casinos over several breaches. More people were banned under the involuntary iGaming casino list. People Banned from Physical and Online Casinos in Pennsylvania The list has […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
PGCB Punishes Women Who Left Children Unattended to Gamble
Two women were banned from entering Pennsylvania’s casinos, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced in a press statement. PGCB Goes After Two Women Who Left Kids Alone, While They Gambled The case concerns two individuals who, on separate occasions, left children unattended at casinos’ parking lots in dangerous atmospheric conditions. The first case pertains to […]
