What Should You Know About Pennsylvania’s Involuntary Exclusion List?

February 3, 2026

Gambling fans in the Eastern United States might like to know that there are 17 casinos within Pennsylvania’s borders, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. However, they should also know about the possibility that none of those casinos will allow them entry, thanks to the state’s Involuntary Exclusion List.

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident in the Keystone State, arming yourself with knowledge about this list could define your experience there. If you have questions or need help fighting your placement on the list, contact the LLF Law Firm Criminal Defense Team today at 888.535.3686 or submit an online contact form.

What is Pennsylvania’s Involuntary Exclusion List?

Overseen and enforced by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Involuntary Exclusion List organizes the information of individuals who are barred from participating in any of the state’s legal gambling venues or events. It’s supposed to help casino staff identify offenders and prevent them from utilizing gambling resources, ensuring fairness and safety for everyone else.

What Crimes Could Put You on the List?

No one ends up on the Pennsylvania Involuntary Exclusion List for minor infractions. The list is reserved for those who are guilty of white-collar offenses, casino crimes, and other major violations, including:

  • Cheating or rigging games
  • Embezzlement
  • Money laundering
  • Identity theft

The PGCB might also add you to the list if you commit crimes that are meant to fuel a gambling addiction or similar condition. For example, if you steal money, bribe staff, or abandon or neglect a child so that you can play in a casino, the PGCB could ban you as punishment and/or as part of a treatment plan.

How Do You Get on the List?

An accusation alone isn’t enough for the PGCB to put on you in the Pennsylvania Involuntary Exclusion List. Upon discovering that an individual might be eligible for the list, the PGCB will refer the matter to its Office of Enforcement Counsel, which will investigate and create a report.

The accused receives notification of the potential exclusion so that they have a chance to file a dispute or defend themselves in a formal hearing with the counsel. Afterward, they will decide whether to recommend the offender for the involuntary exclusion list.

While you can petition the PGCB to have your name removed from the list, there’s no expiration date for it; if your petitions fail, you could be on the list indefinitely. It’s crucial for the LLF Law Firm Criminal Defense Team to support you during the investigation, attend the hearing, and/or draft a persuasive petition. We can significantly raise your odds of successfully getting off the list or avoiding it in the first place.

Trust the LLF Law Firm

If you enjoy casinos and find yourself accused of a crime that puts you on the Pennsylvania Involuntary Exclusion List, you need a legal team that can competently and relentlessly advocate for you. The LLF Law Firm Criminal Defense Team fearlessly tackles all kinds of white-collar crimes, including those that take place in casinos. To find out how we can help you, call us now at 888.535.3686 or fill out this contact form.

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