The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), a nonprofit advocacy organization that continues to lead the movement to develop a comprehensive public health response to the threat posed by the gambling industry, announced a new lawsuit filed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeking to expose and stop an alleged dangerous, misleading, and illegal “deposit match” promotion by Caesars Online Casino and its brick-and-mortar partner Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino.

In this promotion, Caesars and its partners are luring new customers with a false and misleading promise of a “$2500 deposit match,” according to the lawsuit. Only in the small-print terms and conditions is it disclosed that a new customer playing Blackjack is required to gamble and risk $375,000 in just the first seven days after opening an account. In other words, no money or winnings can be withdrawn unless a total of $375,000 is gambled and risked. All money lost during the first 7-day period is kept by Caesars and Harrah’s Casino.

The lawsuit alleged that Caesars and its partners have effectively rewritten the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by mandating that new customers gamble up to $375,000 before being paid any of their winnings. The public is not told that the promotion is designed to snare new customers in a “wild chase of action,” where the bonus is unattainable and therefore impossible to win.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Mark Gottlieb, PHAI continues to spearhead the burgeoning movement to bring comprehensive public health change to the threat posed by the gambling industry and its partners across the US.

Gottlieb said: “We know the gambling industry, with the assistance of the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), is aggressively attempting to push the legalization of online casino gambling across the United States. Thus far, the seven states with online casino gambling seem ill-prepared or unwilling to regulate the wild tactics of the industry. This promotion, engineered by Caesars, is among the most egregious we have seen to date.”

Dr. Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at PHAI, warned that Caesars and others in the gambling industry are acting with impunity, disregarding existing laws, and placing the public directly at risk.

According to Dr. Levant: “It is unconscionable for a gambling company to knowingly require people to gamble excessively and put their mental health at risk as a condition to cash out their winnings. More importantly, nothing in Pennsylvania’s gambling rules or laws permits a casino to refuse payment unless and until customers begin gambling to excess. This is dangerous to Caesar’s customers, immoral, and just plain wrong.”

PHAI Director of Litigation Andrew Rainer, Esq., said: “PHAI continues to utilize the courts to protect clients and the public from unreasonable risks of harm caused by the negligent, careless, and reckless conduct of the gambling industry.”

PHAI Founder and President. Dr. Richard Daynard said: “The mission of the Public Health Advocacy Institute is to protect public health and advance social justice. The days of the gambling industry disregarding public health and safety are coming to an end. When Caesars doesn’t play fair, it puts players’ health at risk.”

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The case is Brubaker vs Chester Downs and Marina LLC et al. (Ct of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, First Judicial District, Case ID 250602325).

In December 2023, PHAI and its Center for Public Health Litigation filed a class action suit against DraftKings in Massachusetts that garnered nationwide headlines. In August 2024, a judge in Massachusetts denied DraftKings’ motion to dismiss, allowing the litigation to move forward.

In October 2024, PHAI filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, asking the court to compel the MGC to adhere to state law and turn over data that casinos compile to track player behavior. Under Section 97 of the Expanded Gaming Act, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is required to collect behavioral data from casino operators and share anonymized customer data with researchers. This data is essential for analyzing what casino practices are causing harm and who is being harmed. The Gaming Commission has been subject to the legal requirement to collect this data since its formation in 2011. Now, more than a decade later, the Commission has yet to collect a single piece of data from any licensee or make any data available to researchers.

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Pollard Banknote Limited announced a three-year extension of its Warehousing and Distribution contract with the Arizona Lottery, including option to extend for an additional two years. Under this agreement, Pollard Banknote will continue to provide technology and operational support for the Lottery’s warehousing and distribution operations for Scratchers and Instant Tab (pull-tab) games, as well as organizational support through a strong contingent of dedicated staff across several key functions until August 31, 2029.

The contract extends the successful and collaborative partnership Pollard Banknote and the Lottery have established over the past 27 years. In February 2019, this partnership expanded when Pollard Banknote became the Lottery’s trusted partner for instant ticket warehousing and distribution operations. Pollard Banknote delivers its sureTRACK Lottery Management Solution—a secure, scalable platform that has served as the backbone for supporting significant sales growth, improving order accuracy, reducing out-of-stocks, and enhancing both retailer and staff satisfaction, as well as overall operational efficiency.

The contract also extends organizational support to the Lottery, with more than 80 Pollard Banknote staff embedded across its operations—from warehouse and Tel-Sell to analytics and sales—forming a comprehensive staffing model that supports day-to-day service and long-term success. This organizational approach enhances the value of the partnership, generating insights that inform strategic planning and fostering a close, collaborative relationship built on transparency and trust.

“We are thrilled to build on our strong partnership with Pollard Banknote in support of our work to build a resilient Arizona Lottery that delivers positive impact for Arizona communities now and for future generations. Their expertise and experience align with our mission and core values, supporting a data-driven approach and collaborative working style that empowers our team to deliver strategic input and execution—engaging new and longtime players like never before and driving growth for our valued retail network of over 3,600 Arizona businesses. Together with the Arizona Lottery, Pollard Banknote supports vital funding for programs and services that make life better for all Arizonans—providing a strong, prosperous future for our great state,” said Alec Thomson, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery.

“Pollard Banknote is thrilled to have the opportunity to extend our partnership with the Arizona Lottery. We are excited to continue delivering impactful and innovative warehousing and distribution services, along with a strong team dedicated to driving retailer growth and player engagement—ultimately supporting the Arizona Lottery in maximizing revenue and the good causes it supports,” said Rob Young, Executive Vice President, Global Lottery, Pollard Banknote.