The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a combined $180,000 in penalties against several gambling operators after uncovering a range of compliance violations involving underage gambling, licensing breaches and customer verification failures.
The biggest penalties were handed to Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, the company operating Parx Casino and the BetParx online gambling platform. Regulators imposed two separate $40,000 fines on the operator.
One of those fines stemmed from three separate incidents in which underage individuals were able to enter casino gaming floors and participate in gambling activities, including slot machines and table games. Pennsylvania law requires operators to maintain strict safeguards preventing anyone under the legal gambling age from accessing gaming areas.
The second $40,000 penalty related to licensing violations tied to BetParx’s online operations. According to the PGCB, five employees were allowed to access sensitive personal information belonging to online casino customers despite not holding the required gaming licenses. Regulators viewed the issue as a serious breach because of the access those workers had to customer data within the iGaming system.
Wind Creek Bethlehem also faced regulatory action, receiving a $50,000 fine connected to weaknesses in its Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. The board said inadequate identity verification measures contributed to fraudulent withdrawals totaling more than $92,000 from online gaming accounts. The case highlighted growing regulatory pressure on operators to strengthen anti-fraud protections and account security measures across digital gambling platforms.
Another $50,000 fine was issued to YFS Sub LLC, a subsidiary linked to Yahoo Fantasy Sports. The company was penalized for failing to properly notify the PGCB and obtain approval regarding a change in control connected to its fantasy sports license. Pennsylvania regulations require operators to report ownership and management changes to ensure regulators maintain oversight of licensed entities.
In addition to the financial penalties, the PGCB expanded Pennsylvania’s involuntary exclusion lists by adding eight more individuals. People placed on these lists are banned from entering casinos, using regulated online gambling platforms or accessing Video Gaming Terminal locations across the state. The exclusions included individuals involved in incidents related to child endangerment and disruptive behavior at gambling venues.
The enforcement measures come as Pennsylvania’s gambling industry continues to grow. The state reported another strong month in April 2026, with total gaming revenue increasing by 6.5% year-on-year. Sports betting revenue posted one of the strongest gains, rising 38% compared to the same period last year, while several retail casino properties, including Hollywood Casino at the Meadows and Hollywood Casino York, delivered notable revenue growth.
The latest actions from the PGCB underline the regulator’s continued focus on tightening compliance standards as Pennsylvania’s online and retail gambling sectors expand.