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Mount Airy Casino fined £70,000 for unauthorised free slot play payouts

A lax oversight system let staff exploit free play rewards—now stricter controls are in place. How did one VIP coordinator launder money through slot credits?

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Mount Airy Casino fined £70,000 for unauthorised free slot play payouts

Mount Airy Casino Resort has been fined £70,000 after employees handed out excessive free slot play on nearly 500 occasions. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) uncovered that ten staff members awarded a total of $262,500 in unauthorised free plays between September 2013 and November 2015. The casino has since tightened its policies to prevent further violations. The PGCB investigation revealed that Mount Airy’s player tracking systems failed to monitor free play awards properly. This allowed employees to exceed approved limits without detection. Under state rules, casinos must submit a 'comp matrix' for approval, outlining how much free play each employee can offer.

One of the employees involved, Ashley Brosius, a VIP coordinator, pleaded guilty in 2017 to a federal charge of conspiracy to launder money. She had provided $140,000 in free slot play to an unindicted co-conspirator. Brosius reportedly used a 'biggest loser sheet' to select accounts for free play, targeting table game players who were less likely to notice the extra credits. In response to the violations, Mount Airy introduced stricter controls in February 2016. Free play awards now require approval from either the vice president of marketing or the general manager. Alongside the fine, the casino agreed to reimburse the PGCB $2,500 for investigation costs.

The casino’s policy changes aim to prevent future misuse of free play awards. The PGCB’s fine and reimbursement demand reflect the seriousness of the breaches. Mount Airy must now ensure compliance with state gaming regulations moving forward.

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