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Excluded gambler removed from casino
The woman is a resident of Asbury in Hunterdon County, which is roughly two hours from the casino. It is unknown how much money she won and what machine she was playing when she struck gold with the jackpot.
State police revealed that the Hollywood Casino put in a call to the authorities after they determined the woman’s identity and her banned-for-life status.
Adding oneself to a self-exclusion list is completely voluntary. Limited-time exclusions can be overturned, but lifetime exclusions cannot.
Casino officials have not revealed if the prohibited patron was allowed to collect her jackpot winnings. However, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) says that individuals on the self-excluded list are prohibited from receiving gambling winnings, which likely puts an end to that mystery.
“Individuals who enroll in self-exclusion are prohibited from collecting any winnings, recovering any losses or accepting complimentary gifts or services or any other thing of value from a licensee or operator,” the PGCB’s rules state.
PGCB spokesperson Doug Harbach previously said that winnings forfeited by self-excluded gamblers are awarded to the agency and a fund that is used to combat problem gambling.
Woman cited for trespassing
The self-exclusion list is a way for people, especially those afflicted with a gambling addiction, to implement preventative measures for themselves. Exclusions can last for one year, five years, or permanently.
Sunday’s jackpot winner added herself to the self-exclusion list roughly seven years ago in 2019. Her decision to return to a casino will result in the filing of a trespassing citation, which can result in jail time and/or a fine.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National is a thorough bread horse racing track and casino location about 17 miles away from Harrisburg. The casino opened in 2008 and released live-dealer table games in 2010.
The property now features more than 2,400 “hot slots” slot machines with wagering amounts ranging from $.01 to $100. It also has more than 50 table games, including blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, and others, according to visitpa.com.
On top of gaming and horse racing, the property features a signature Final Cut Steakhouse and an Epic Buffet. It also hosts free weekly live entertainment.
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