The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has renewed the license of Live! Casino Pittsburgh for another five years while placing five players on its Involuntary Casino Exclusion list for leaving minors unattended at casino properties.
The PGCB unanimously approved the renewal of the Category 4 casino license held by Stadium Casino Westmoreland, the operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh located in Westmoreland County. This decision followed a thorough review process that included a public input hearing, testimony from casino staff, and information gathered from local government officials, community groups, and state enforcement agencies.
Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened in November 2020 and has since generated $647 million in gross revenue from retail slot machines, table games, and sports wagering. The casino has contributed $314.7 million in tax revenue to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, demonstrating its significant economic impact. The PGCB determined that Stadium Casino Westmoreland fulfilled all obligations under its previous license and met the standards required for renewal.
The renewal process involved a public input hearing held in June, where casino personnel presented exhibits and testimony about the facility’s operations since the last license renewal. Members of the public also provided testimony regarding the casino’s effects on the community. Additionally, the PGCB reviewed reports from the Pennsylvania State Police, the Office of Enforcement Counsel, the Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement, the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling, and the Bureau of Casino Compliance.
In a separate enforcement action, the PGCB placed five individuals on its Involuntary Casino Exclusion list for leaving minors unattended at casino properties while they gambled. This list prohibits these individuals from entering any casino in Pennsylvania. The incidents include:
- A woman who left an 11-month-old infant alone in a vehicle in the parking garage of Rivers Casino Philadelphia for nearly two hours while she played table games.
- A man and woman who left an 11-year-old child unattended in the food court of Wind Creek Bethlehem for over an hour while gambling on slot machines.
- A man and woman who left an 11-year-old child and two dogs alone in a vehicle in the parking lot of Live! Philadelphia Casino for 23 minutes while gambling on slot machines.
These exclusions emphasize the PGCB’s commitment to maintaining player safety and enforcing responsible gambling practices. Leaving minors unattended in or near casino premises poses serious risks, including potential harm to the children and legal consequences for the adults involved.
For players and visitors, these enforcement actions serve as a clear reminder to adhere to casino policies and act responsibly while on casino property. Casinos and regulators continue to collaborate to ensure safe and secure environments for all patrons.
Players concerned about problem gambling or seeking support can access resources through the PGCB’s Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling.
For further information, see the original report from CDC Gaming. Additional regulatory updates and player protection news are available in our USA section and Responsible Gambling category.
Related regulatory developments include New York’s efforts to close problem gambling gaps and establish AI regulations, detailed in a recent CDC Gaming report, and ongoing market pressures in Las Vegas and Macau, as reported here.
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