April 28, 2008
Toddlers! On The Casino Floor! Oh Noes!
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Oh, no, won't someone think of the children! Clearly, children should be left in a room with strangers (or something) rather than hang with their parents as they throw their money way. KYW's Tony Romeo reports some toddlers were actually gambling themselves, even though they don't even know what gambling is.
Gaming board spokesman Richard McGarvey says the complaint also alleges security personnel were slow to react:
(McGarvey): “Correct. There was a number of minutes that went by where they were actually out on the gaming floor with their parents or grandparents.”
(Romeo): “I guess in one case, one of the children was actually playing the machine?”
(McGarvey): “Certainly, sitting there with the parent or grandparent. Obviously, playing the machine is hard to describe for a child that young, but again, interacting with the machine.”
When will the terror of toddlers pulling the casino lever for their grandparents end?
Phila. Park Accused Of Having Toddlers On Casino Floor [KYW 1060]
Posted by D-Mac on April 28, 2008 11:47 AM
Posted to Casinos
, Horrible Crimes
, Philadelphia Park
, Toddlers
Comments
The government needs to pass a law that hippies who want a law against everything they deem harmful come up with a detailed analysis of how to pay for it.
And no, "take it from a corporation" doesn't count.
Posted by: friendlynerd at April 28, 2008 03:01 PM
It can be paid for by a tax on selfish rich people.
Posted by: Jon at April 28, 2008 03:05 PM
The government needs to make a law requiring casinos to provide guidance to parents and children on the dangers of gambling and its addictive properties. Anyone who enters a casino should undergo a 45-60 minute informational session on children and gambling before they are allowed on the floor.
Posted by: Jon at April 28, 2008 12:00 PM