The launch of VGTs at several qualified truck stops is expected to begin later this month

Pennsylvania's regulators launch self-exclusion program for Video Gaming Terminals

A self-excluded person who has gambled on a VGT while on the self-exclusion list cannot collect any winnings or recover any losses arising as a result of any gaming activity.
2019-08-12
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The VGT Self-Exclusion Program allows individuals to voluntarily choose 1-year, 5-year, or lifetime bans for this gambling activity. Operators must ensure that self-excluded persons do not receive targeted mailings, promotions, player club materials, etc.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced Friday that a self-help tool for individuals to voluntarily exclude themselves from participating in gambling at Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) is now available.

The VGT Self-Exclusion Program allows individuals to voluntarily choose 1-year, 5-year, or lifetime bans for this gambling activity. VGT establishments and operators must refuse wagers and deny gaming privileges, check cashing, player club membership, complimentary goods and services to any self-excluded person. They must also ensure that self-excluded persons do not receive targeted mailings, promotions, player club materials or other promotional materials relating to VGT activities.

A self-excluded person who has gambled on a VGT while on the self-exclusion list cannot collect any winnings or recover any losses arising as a result of any gaming activity for the entire period of time that the person is on the Self-Exclusion List. Any winnings issued to, found on or redeemed by a self-excluded person shall be remitted to the PGCB and are used towards its responsible gambling programs. If a person violates the terms of self-exclusion, they may be subject to arrest.

The launch of VGTs at several qualified truck stops in the Commonwealth is expected to begin later this month. A qualified truck stop establishment is permitted to operate up to five VGTs that can be used only by individuals at least 21 years old.

Information and a link to the enrollment site for the VGT Self-Exclusion Program can be accessed at PGCB’s website, and the specific section also provides access to information and sign-up for the iGaming and Fantasy Sports Contests Self-Exclusion Program. These programs for Internet-based gambling are separate from the existing casino Self-Exclusion Program. Individuals who are interested in self-banning from Pennsylvania casinos must appear in person to a Gaming Control Board office including those in each casino. Sign-up for the online gambling Self-Exclusion Programs can also be done in person at a Gaming Control Board office.

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