In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a ban on three gamblers who were found to have left their young children unattended in cars while they gambled at a local casino. The board also slapped the casino with a hefty fine for allowing minors on the premises, a violation of state gaming regulations.
The incident, which occurred at the prestigious Penn National Race Course and Casino in Grantville, Pennsylvania, came to light last month when security personnel discovered three children, all under the age of 10, locked inside parked vehicles in the casino parking lot. The children were left unattended for several hours while their parents were inside the casino gambling.
The gaming board launched an investigation into the matter and quickly identified the three irresponsible parents, all of whom were regular patrons of the casino. The board wasted no time in banning the individuals from entering any licensed gambling facility in the state for a period of one year. In addition to the ban, the parents could also face criminal charges for endangering the welfare of a child.
In a statement issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Chairman David Barasch expressed his outrage at the actions of the individuals involved. “Leaving young children unattended in a vehicle for any period of time is unacceptable behavior, and we take the safety and well-being of all individuals on casino premises very seriously,” he said. “We will not tolerate such reckless and irresponsible behavior.”
To add insult to injury, the casino was hit with a fine of $50,000 for allowing minors on the premises, a direct violation of state gaming regulations. The fine serves as a warning to all casinos to ensure that strict age restrictions are enforced and that the safety of all patrons, including children, is a top priority.
The incident at the Penn National Race Course and Casino serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of irresponsible gambling behavior and the importance of adhering to strict regulations to protect the welfare of all individuals. The gaming board’s swift action in banning the offenders and penalizing the casino sends a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated in Pennsylvania’s gambling industry.
