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PA Self-Exclusions Could Set a Record for 2022 as Part of the Responsible Gambling Policy

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PA Self-Exclusions Could Set a Record for 2022 as Part of the Responsible Gambling Policy. People who suffer from gambling addiction are banned from casinos, internet-based gambling, video gaming terminals and fantasy sports wagering. They are also prohibited from receiving any winnings, recovering any losses, or accepting additional services or gifts from an operator or a licensee.

The number of self-exclusions from the PGCB's list is expected to set a new record for 2022. The board is working hard to raise awareness of gambling addiction and responsible gambling. There are 14 online PA sports wagering applications and 18 PA online casinos. There is also an information on problem gambling in six different languages. P GCB is updating its website with information concerning problem gamblers. It is part of the Responsible Gambling Policy.

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