The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board acting on petitions that were filed by the Office of Enforcement Council to ban four adults from casinos within the state for leaving minors attending to partake in gambling.
THE stakes are getting higher for Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) following its foray into Empire Resort Inc in the US. The company has invested US$624.4 million (RM2.74 billion) in its 49%-owned Empire over the last four years. GenM’s latest exercise announced last week will see it invest another US$100 million in convertible preferred stocks issued by Empire. With the latest investment, its stake in Empire will increase to 76.3% if the convertible instruments are not redeemed. The New York-based gaming company has until 2030 to redeem the convertibles.
As state regulators grapple with a surge in parents leaving children unattended in casino parking lots, the Gaming Control Board unleashed a campaign to raise awareness of the risks and consequences for children and adults. There have been 269 reported incidents involving 441 minors so far this year, according to the Board's Bureau of Casino Compliance.
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