The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has handed out more than $100,000 in penalties as part of its latest round of enforcement action. The PGCB announced that MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH agreed to separate settlements over licensing violations recently approved last week.
MGM Resorts was fined $50,250 after failing to submit a Principal Licensing application on time.
The operator is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment companies, with 31 hotel and gaming destinations globally. Its portfolio includes properties such as Bellagio, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay, while its 50/50 BetMGM venture operates sports betting and iGaming in North America.
The PGCB did not provide many additional details about what led to the late filing in its public announcement. However, the regulator said the full consent agreement can be obtained through its Office of Communications.
Pennsylvania requires certain executives to complete principal licensing requirements.
The MGM penalty is another example of the PGCB taking action when companies operating in the state fail to meet those requirements.
CountR GmbH also reached a $50,000 settlement with the regulator.
Based out of Germany, CountR GmbH is a payment technology company that develops automated cash-handling and self-service payment systems for casinos and other industries. Its products include cash redemption terminals and payment solutions used on casino floors.
According to the PGCB, CountR GmbH underwent a change of control that had not been approved and also failed to pay required licensing fees. The $50,000 payment settles CountR’s unpaid licensing obligation.
The PGCB has been active on the enforcement front throughout 2026, including a $100,000 fine against BetMGM earlier this year over shortcomings in its Know Your Customer procedures.
The Board also denied gambling privileges to 10 people during the same meeting.
People placed on Pennsylvania’s involuntary exclusion lists can be prohibited from gambling at casinos and regulated online gaming sites.
One of the cases involved an adult who allegedly left a 5-year-old child unattended in a parking garage at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack for 36 minutes while gambling inside.
Pennsylvania has also been putting more attention on responsible gambling. Earlier this year, the regulator launched its responsible gambling campaign ahead of March Madness, with a focus on underage gambling and the risks of using unregulated operators.
The latest enforcement actions come as Pennsylvania continues examining whether its gambling laws need further changes.
A recent state report recommended several potential reforms, including tighter gambling advertising rules, limits on VIP programs, and stronger responsible gambling requirements.
Those proposals show how Pennsylvania is looking at both enforcement and broader regulatory changes as its gambling market continues to grow.
For now, the MGM and CountR settlements are a reminder that the PGCB is still closely monitoring licensing compliance across the industry.
