Presque Isle, owned by Churchill Downs, penalized with over $80,000 due to regulatory violations in Pennsylvania.
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has served up some serious penalty swings this week, dishing out a hefty $81,575 fine to Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie County.
The casino operator's missteps? Well, they've been accused of a couple of fumbles:
- Leaving a disappointing number of active slot machines on the floor, earning them a staggering $50,000 fine.
- Failing to timely file a Principal License application, which snagged them another $31,575 fine. No fun, huh?
But that's not all! The board didn't shy away from taking action to ban several individuals from Pennsylvania's gaming scene. These dotty souls have been known to let their guard down while they roll the dice, resulting in minors left unattended in casinos.
Let's call out some of these careless guys:
- A fellow in Philadelphia left his 5-year-old alone in a parked car in the casino valet for an alarming 12 minutes, while he squandered his time on casino business.
- Another chap at Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem abandoned his 10-year-old in a sweltering hot parking garage for an astounding 45 minutes, all while him and his money enjoyed slot machines.
- Lastly, a woman in question from 2022, who left three minors, ages 10, 14, and 15, unwatched in a parked car at Hollywood Casino for an hour and 41 minutes, will not be getting off the Involuntary Exclusion List anytime soon.
So, here's a little friendly advice: if you're going to gamble, make sure the kids are properly looked after!
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- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's penalties extend to irresponsible gambling behaviors, as several individuals have been banned for negligently leaving minors unattended while engaging in casino-games at Pennsylvania's gaming venues.
- To promote responsible-gambling, players at casinos like Presque Isle Downs & Casino should be mindful of their obligation to ensure proper supervision of minors, as failing to do so could lead to penalties and even exclusion from casino-and-gambling activities.
