LAS VEGAS — The world’s largest casino company is creating a list of problem gamblers who would be barred for life from all Park Place Entertainment casinos, company officials said Tuesday.
Problem gamblers on the list would also lose any jackpots they win on return visits to Park Place casinos, which include Caesars, Bally’s and Hilton properties.
People can be placed on the company’s "Responsible Gaming List" by voluntary self-exclusion — or involuntarily if casino employees learn any of its patrons are problem gamblers.
A barred person could be kicked off casino property and be forced to forfeit all winnings. They will not be able to receive credit, cash checks or receive complimentary services.
Though casinos often ban gamblers who are caught cheating and some have lists of names of people who ask to be barred, it’s highly unusual to ban customers who show evidence of having a gambling problem. People would not be involuntarily put on the list just for gambling a lot, but could be listed if casino staffers heard them express fear of financial ruin or other such comments.
Park Place will begin implementing the program in January.
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