September 29, 2013
HANOVER, Md. — More than two dozen instances of underage gambling at Maryland casinos will cost casino operators tens of thousands of dollars in fines.
A consent agreement signed last week by gambling regulators and earlier by Maryland Live casino marks the state’s first penalty for underage violations. Under the agreement, Maryland Live agreed to pay $20,000 for four incidents of underage gambling. Soon Hollywood Casino in Perryville will pay $10,000 for two similar incidents.
There have been 30 known violations of underage gambling this year. The state can impose a maximum fine of $5,000 per incident.
Joe Weinberg, managing partner for Maryland Live casino, says casino operators will work toward zero tolerance at the 21-and-older establishment.
There is no state penalty for the young people who violate the policy.
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/29/md-casinos-impose-fines-for-underage-gambling/
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