Faulty Player Tracking Results in Substantial Casino Fine

As a result of fraudulent player tracking, the Indiana State Gambling Board has initiated a $150,000+ fine against Casino Aztar of Evansville. According to the state website, casinos are expected to take approximate head counts of all players entering their facilities for tax purposes. For each player admitted into the gaming area, the casino is expected to make an admissions tax payable to the state of Indiana.

The gaming board voted to impose the fine as part of a settlement with Aztar Casino. Commission executive director Ernie Yelton says the fine is "substantial" and could have been higher if Aztar had not taken appropriate steps immediately.

According to Aztar Casino General Manager James Brown, all the issues with player tracking and head counts have been fixed. He calls the mistakes "technical abnormalities".

Aztar Casino is a Las Vegas-style Casino Gambling resort with hundreds of progressive slot machines and the hottest gaming action in the Midwest. According to their website, "fun, fantasy, and excitement is all yours when you step through our doors". The company offers a Casino, luxury hotel, live entertainment, top-notch pavilion and 5 stellar restaurants. The casino is located on the corner of the Ohio River in Evansville, Indiana.

March 10, 2007
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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