Two Pennsylvania Operators Fined $80,000

In Pennsylvania, Washington Trotting Association, operator of Meadows Racetrack & Casino, was fined $80,000 because unauthorized employees issued more than $830,000 in complimentary services. Valley Forge Convention Center Partners L.P., operator of Valley Forge Casino Resort, also was fined $80,000 for failure to safeguard its revenues and noncompliance with board-approved game guidelines.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently levied $80,000 fines against both Washington Trotting Association Inc., operator of the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, and Valley Forge Convention Center Partners L.P., operator of the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia.

The Washington Trotting Association fine was the result of unauthorized employees at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino issuing more than $830,000 in complimentary services during an 8-month period from 2009 to 2017. State-licensed facilities are required to specify a predetermined group of employees to be authorized to award complimentary services valued at a set amount.

Valley Forge Convention Center Partners was issued two fines totaling $80,000. One $50,000 fine was the result of Valley Forge Casino Resort’s failure to safeguard its revenues and assets and failure to maintain reliable and accurate financial records, including ensuring access, conducting regular audits and ensuring segregation of audit functions and responsibilities. These actions were traced to a single employee who attempted to fraudulently collect reimbursements related to work. Criminal charges have been filed against the employee.

In addition, Valley Forge Convention Center Partners was fined $30,000 for the casino’s noncompliance with board-approved guidelines and rules for Spanish 21.