Sportsbook inside Pennsylvania casino robbed at gunpoint

Sportsbook inside Pennsylvania casino robbed at gunpoint

Article brief provided by The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Jesse Bunch, The Philadelphia Inquirer
March 13, 2024 9:04 PM
  • Jesse Bunch, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania State Police said Wednesday that they are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Valley Forge Casino late Tuesday night.

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Two men wearing ski masks and white gloves attempted to rob the FanDuel Sportsbook section of the casino at gunpoint about 10:50 p.m., state police said in a statement.

When the robbery attempt failed, police said, the suspects took a clear tip box from the counter containing $120 and fled the scene.

The suspects drove off in a white Jeep Cherokee with black rims. In addition to the men, police said, two other people were involved and considered suspects.