Valley Forge casino player leaves baby alone in car
A man was placed on the permanent exclusion list this week after leaving a one-year-old child alone in a locked car while entering Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania.
The unnamed man spent nine minutes at a sportsbook and gaming table in King of Prussia, Pa., before returning to the parking lot.
While he was in the car, Pennsylvania State Police broke the window to rescue the baby. When the suspect saw police, he allegedly tried to run away. Illegal drugs were found during a search of the car, according to state police.
The outdoor temperature that day was 84 degrees. There was no evidence the baby was injured.
Pennsylvania law prohibits these actions.
"Adults should not leave minors in casino parking lots, garages, hotels or other locations as this creates a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment for children," the PGCB said in a statement.
Current exclusions to add
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved adding the man’s name to an exclusion list, which will prevent him from ever entering the state’s casinos again.
Three other adults were also added to the list, including:
- A man left two children, aged six and eight, alone in a car at Live! was left behind. Pittsburgh Casino 13 minutes while playing slot machines at the casino.
- A woman left her two children, ages 10 and 13, unattended in a car at Live! Back away. Play slots at Philadelphia Casino for 24 minutes.
- A woman left a 13-year-old girl alone in the Sky Bridge hallway at Mohegan Casino in Pennsylvania for 10 minutes while she played slot machines inside.
No further details were provided in a statement released by the PGCB.
PGCB imposes new fine
The PGCB also fined regulated companies $45,000 this week.
These include:
- In three separate incidents, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, operator of the Hollywood Casino at National Racetrack in Pennsylvania, was fined $40,000 for players under the age of 21 entering a gaming lobby and participating in games.
- Lightning Gaming, Inc., a slot machine manufacturer, was fined $5,000 for failing to notify the PGCB of material changes in its financial condition.
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Source: www.casino.org
