Published on: December 19, 2024, 09:56h.
Last updated on: December 19, 2024, 09:56h.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is now maintaining its casino self-exclusion program without proposed changes.
In November, the PGCB proposed a change to how self-excluded individuals can regain access to Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos.
Currently, if someone self-excludes for one or five years, they need to apply for reinstatement after the ban period ends. Other programs automatically reinstate access after the exclusion period.
The PGCB cited paperwork and trespassing concerns as reasons for the proposed change, but decided to maintain the current reinstatement policy after public feedback.
The PGCB appreciates the input and will keep the process as it is,” said Doug Harbach, the PGCB’s communications director.
Advocates for responsible gaming praised the decision, stating that the reinstatement process helps individuals reconsider impulsive actions.
Program Statistics
Pennsylvania’s self-exclusion programs have a total of 33,950 enrollees, with the casino program having the most at 23,238 participants.
Over 7,200 people have removed their iGaming privileges, and nearly 2,000 have prohibited access to VGTs.
Since 2006, there have been almost 9,200 cases of self-excluded individuals attempting to enter Pennsylvania casinos.