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Pennsylvania police seize more than $91,000 in suspected gambling-club operation

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Pennsylvania State Police announced an operation against a suspected illegal gambling club in Washington County and seized more than $91,000 in cash. An officer said the club lacked a county small-games-of-chance licence and that the game found was not on the state's approved list. The investigation continues, and authorities have not ruled out criminal charges.

The case highlights enforcement exposure for unlicensed gambling operations in Pennsylvania.

Earlier fines and penalties by PGCB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Wind Creek BethlehemUSD 180,000PGCB approves $180,000 in fines against three Pennsylvania operatorsNot stated
Play’n GO, Valley Forge Casino ResortUSD 15,000Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines two operators $15,000Not stated
BetMGMUSD 100,000PGCB fines BetMGM $100,000 over Pennsylvania account-verification failuresNot stated

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