Don’t step onto a casino floor until you’re 21.
If you’re under 21 and step onto a casino’s gaming floor, you’ve broken the law and the consequences could change the course of your life. So before you attempt to step onto a casino floor, think to yourself, “What’s really at stake?” There are some things you can lose that you will never get back.
When you decide to enter a casino underage, you’re risking more than wagers. You’re risking your reputation. Your relationships. Your future career. Your character.
CONSEQUENCES
In Pennsylvania, gambling within a casino while under the age of 21 can have severe consequences. While it could affect your image and reputation, there are also legal repercussions, health issues and the potential for compulsive behavior.
- Arrest and fines
- A conviction placed on your permanent record
- Banned from the casino even after you turn 21
- Photo and information placed on a public website with career or professional offenders and cheats, which could harm your future career prospects
- Possible development of anxiety or depression
- Risk of developing a gambling disorder
- Greater risk of developing another addiction, such as smoking or alcoholism
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