Four banned from Pennsylvania casinos for leaving children alone to gamble
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Four men have been added to the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List after they left children unattended to gamble at casinos.
According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), 17 people have been added to that list, but four of whom were added for leaving children unattended. The exclusion list prevents them from entering casinos in Pennsylvania and betting online.
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Here are the details for each incident:
A male patron left three children, ages 2, 11 and 12, in a vehicle in the parking garage at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course for two hours and six minutes while he gambled at table games
A male patron left minors unattended on two occasions at Rivers Casino Philadelphia:
Two children ages 3 and 12 in a vehicle in the parking lot for nine minutes while he gambled at the sportsbook
Two children, both 14 years of age, in a vehicle in the parking lot for 10 minutes while he gambled at the sportsbook
A male patron left three children, ages 8, 11 and 13, unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot at Presque Isle Downs and Casino for 10 minutes while he gambled at the sportsbook
A male patron left a 12-year-old unattended in the lobby of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia for 41 minutes while he gambled at slot machines
'Actions such as these to deny statewide gambling privileges serve as a reminder that adults are prohibited from leaving minors unattended in the parking lot or garage, a hotel, or other venues at a casino since it creates a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment for the children,' The PGCB said in a release.
Another four people who were added to the list were part of a dice sliding team from Texas. They were able to cheat and gain almost $50,000 in winnings at Hollywood Casino Morgantown before their activity was detected and shut down.
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