The Gaming Control Board has announced that the Pennsylvania Self-Exclusion Program has launched in the state, allowing players to voluntarily exclude themselves from participating in gambling at Video Gaming Terminals. The program allows individuals to voluntarily choose 1-year, 5-year, or lifetime bans for this gambling activity. VGT establishments and operators must refuse wagers and deny gaming privileges, check cashing, player club membership, complimentary goods and services to any self-excluded person. They must also ensure that self-excluded persons do not receive targeted mailings, promotions, player club materials or other promotional materials relating to VGT activities. A self-excluded person who has gambled…