Slot Machine Manufacturer Faces Fine 

Ainsworth and Gaming Technology Limited of Sydney has been fined by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for failing to file a timely renewal application for their slot machine manufacturer license. The state has levied a fine at $13,200 to the slot machine manufacturer as part of their approval of a consent agreement. 

The slot machine manufacturer was given their license on August 27, 2008 by the state to manufacturer slot machines for use in Pennsylvania's casinos. However, under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, slot machine manufacturers must apply for renewal six months prior to the expiration of their current license. The company failed to do so, and was sixty six days late in filing. Their deadline for filing was February 27 and they did not final until May 5. 

The fine of $13,200 represents $200 for each day that their application was late. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has the authorization to levy fines or other sanctions against any applicant, licensed entity, or anyone else who possesses, uses, sells or offers for sale any slot machine device, equipment or material within the state. 

The slot machine manufacturer should have filed on time, and it is unclear as to why they did not. It could be simply a matter of poor timing, or something that simply fell through the cracks. It could also have something to do with finances. We will know soon enough if they are able to pay the fine that they are now forced to pay in order to continue offering slot machines to Pennsylvania State Casinos.

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