PGCB launches online gambling self-exclusion program
The regulator from Pennsylvania PGCB has launched its own self-exclusion program for online gambling.
US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced this week the launch of its self-exclusion program for online gambling. The regulator from Pennsylvania unveiled a self-help tool for individuals to voluntarily exclude themselves from participating in the new iGaming activities for sports wagering and casino-like games.
Modelled after the successful Self-Exclusion Program that has assisted thousands of people by allowing them to voluntarily ban themselves from gaming in Pennsylvania’s casinos, the iGaming Self-Exclusion Program will similarly allow individuals to voluntarily choose 1-year, 5-year, or lifetime bans for online gambling activities.
“All Commonwealth online gaming sites must refuse wagers and deny gaming privileges to all persons on the iGaming Self-Exclusion list, as well as refuse any player club membership, complimentary goods and services, and other similar privileges; and, ensure that persons on the iGaming Self-Exclusion list do not receive solicitations, targeted mailings, telemarketing promotions, player club materials or other promotional materials relating to iGaming activities,” detailed the PGCB in regards to its self-exclusion program.
The iGaming Self-Exclusion Program is separate from the existing casino Self-Exclusion Program. Sign-up tool for the iGaming Self-Exclusion Program can be accessed from a special link under the QuickLinks section of the homepage on the PGCB’s website.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is tasked to oversee all aspects of the state’s casino industry, including sports wagering offered currently at eight locations. The Commonwealth’s casino industry currently consists of 10 stand-alone and racetrack casinos in operation, along with the two smaller resort casinos. These facilities collectively employ over 16,000 people and annually generate approximately US$1.4 billion in tax revenue from slot machine and table games play. The largest portion of that money is used for property tax reduction to Pennsylvania homeowners.
