Pennsylvania Gaming Fines Hit MGM Resorts and CountR
Pennsylvania regulators fined MGM Resorts $50,250 and CountR GmbH $50,000 for licensing violations, according to consent agreements approved this month.
New Pennsylvania gaming fines hit MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH after the state's gaming board approved two consent agreements over licensing breaches. MGM was fined $50,250 for a late principal licensing application, while CountR paid $50,000 over an unapproved change of control and unpaid fees. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced both penalties at its latest monthly meeting.
- MGM Resorts International was fined $50,250 for a late principal licensing application.
- CountR GmbH was fined $50,000 over an unapproved change of control and unpaid fees.
- Combined penalties from the two consent agreements top $100,000.
- The PGCB also added 10 people to its involuntary exclusion lists, bringing the total to 1,507.
- The board's next public meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, in Harrisburg.
What triggered the Pennsylvania gaming fines?
The Pennsylvania gaming fines came out of two separate consent agreements approved at the state gaming board's latest monthly public meeting. Yogonet reports the penalties targeted MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH, a German gaming equipment supplier.
According to CDC Gaming, MGM failed to submit a principal licensing application within the required timeframe. Pennsylvania rules require any officer or director acting as a principal to file personal-history disclosure forms within 30 days of taking on those duties.
The rule exists so regulators always know who is running a casino operation at the executive level. CDC Gaming notes it is unlawful under state law for anyone to work in a position requiring a license without first obtaining one.
Why was CountR GmbH fined separately?
CountR GmbH holds table game and slot machine licenses in Pennsylvania and supplies kiosks and ticket-redemption units to casinos across the state. CDC Gaming reports the company was penalized for an unapproved change of control of its license, plus unpaid licensing fees.
As part of its consent agreement, CountR agreed to verify that all information it gives the board about affiliates, subsidiaries and key employees is accurate going forward. Focus Gaming News reports the company also agreed to notify regulators immediately of any suspected false information or ownership change.
CountR is based in Kleinmachnow, Germany, and its equipment sits in casinos throughout Pennsylvania. The consent agreement effectively puts the supplier on notice that future ownership shifts must be disclosed before they happen, not after.
How much did each company pay?
MGM's fine came to $50,250, tied directly to the missed filing deadline for its principal licensing paperwork. The board did not name the employee responsible for the delay, according to CDC Gaming.
CountR's fine was set at $50,000 to resolve its unpaid licensing fees and the unauthorized ownership change. Together, the two penalties exceed $100,000, Focus Gaming News reports.
Neither company disputed the findings in its consent agreement, based on the reporting available. Both fines were formally approved at the same board meeting this month.
What else did the board act on this month?
Beyond the two fines, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board added 10 individuals to its involuntary exclusion lists. That brings the statewide total of people barred from gambling to 1,507, according to Focus Gaming News.
One case involved an adult who left a five-year-old child unattended in a parking garage at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino for 36 minutes while playing slot machines. The exclusion lists are one of the tools regulators use to keep certain individuals away from licensed gaming floors.
The board's next public meeting is set for October 14, 2026, in Harrisburg. Future meetings typically bring more licensing updates, additional exclusions, and any further enforcement actions tied to operators or suppliers.
What it means for players
These fines are a reminder that casino operators and equipment suppliers answer to strict licensing timelines, no matter how large the company. For everyday players, it's a sign that regulators are actively checking paperwork and ownership changes behind the scenes, not just watching the gaming floor. It doesn't change anything at the tables, but it's worth knowing the systems that keep operators accountable are still working, wherever you play. Rules like these exist to protect the integrity of the games people sit down to play every day.
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Frequently asked
What did MGM Resorts get fined for in Pennsylvania?
MGM Resorts was fined $50,250 for failing to submit a required principal licensing application within the deadline. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board did not name the employee responsible for the missed filing.
What did CountR GmbH do wrong?
CountR GmbH, a German supplier of casino kiosks and ticket-redemption units, made an unapproved change of control to its license and left licensing fees unpaid. It was fined $50,000 and agreed to new reporting conditions with the board.
How many people are on Pennsylvania's gambling exclusion list?
The board added 10 more names this month, bringing the total number of people barred from gambling in the state to 1,507, according to Focus Gaming News.
When does the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board meet next?
Its next public meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 10am in Harrisburg.