TITLE: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Levies Fines Totaling $180,000 Against Gaming Operators
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On May 20, 2026, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved four consent agreements resulting in fines totalling $180,000 against multiple gaming operators for regulatory violations.
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment received two separate fines totalling $80,000. The first $40,000 fine addressed three instances of permitting underage individuals to access the gaming floor and play slot machines or table games. The second $40,000 fine penalised the operator for employing five unlicensed individuals who had access to iGaming account holders' personal identifying information through its betParx platform. Wind Creek Bethlehem, LLC received a $50,000 fine for failure to follow Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, which resulted in fraudulent withdrawals from iGaming accounts exceeding $92,000. Fantasy Contest Operator YFS Sub, LLC, a subsidiary of Yahoo Fantasy Sports, received a $50,000 fine for failure to notify and gain proper approval from the PGCB for a change of control of its licence.
The enforcement actions demonstrate the PGCB's commitment to maintaining compliance across Pennsylvania's regulated gaming landscape, which encompasses 18 land-based casinos, online casino games, retail and online sports wagering, and Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) at qualified truck stops. The violations addressed operational failures in player protection, licensing requirements, and financial controls.
Additionally, the PGCB placed eight individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists, bringing the total number of excluded individuals to 1,463. Placement on an Involuntary Exclusion List prohibits individuals from gaming in Pennsylvania casinos, via online betting sites regulated by the PGCB, or at VGT locations.
The PGCB's next public monthly meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Harrisburg.