15 banned from Pennsylvania casinos, four for leaving children unattended

Thursday, December 18, 2025 8:21 PM
Photo:  Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
  • Rebecca Parsons, WTAJ-TV

Fifteen people have been banned from Pennsylvania casinos, including multiple who left children alone in vehicles to gamble.

According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, 15 were added to the Involuntary Exclusion Lists and will be banned from gaming in any Pennsylvania casino and online. Four were added after they were found to have left children alone while they gambled.

A male patron left two 3-year-olds in a vehicle in the parking lot of Parx Casino for 16 minutes while he gambled in the sportsbook.

A female patron left two 11-year-olds in a vehicle in the parking lot at Presque Isle Downs & Casino for 30 minutes while she gambled at slot machines.