Woman who banned herself from gambling for life removed from casino after winning slot jackpot
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A self-excluded woman was removed from a Pennsylvania casino after winning a slot jackpot, facing potential legal consequences.Summary
A 69-year-old woman who had voluntarily placed herself on a lifetime self-exclusion list at Pennsylvania casinos was removed from Hollywood Casino Grantville after winning a slot machine jackpot. Pennsylvania State Police reported that the casino contacted Penn National Gaming upon identifying her status. Under state law, individuals who violate self-exclusion terms face confiscation of winnings and possible criminal trespass citations. While it remains unclear if she retained the money, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board states that forfeited jackpots are redirected to combat gambling addiction. A non-traffic trespassing citation will be filed against her.
(Source：WEAU)