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FanDuel Underscoreg at Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania Victim of Attempted Armed Robbery

Davis Isabela

Updated as of March 17, 2024 at 3:29 PM EDT. Read in 1 minute and 30 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

Fans walk past a FanDuel sports betting location. A FanDuel sportsbook In Pennsylvania was the victim of an attempted armed robbery.
Fans walk past a FanDuel sports betting location. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images via AFP.

An attempted armed robbery took place on Tuesday at FanDuel underscoreg located at Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania. This incident shocked both patrons of the physical establishment and the management of Boyd Gaming, the owners of the Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, as well as its sportsbook partner, FanDuel, a top sports betting site.

Police reported that on Tuesday evening around 11 p.m. ET, two men entered Valley Forge Casino wearing hoodies, white gloves, and white ski masks. They were armed with guns and demanded money from the FanDuel Underscoreg located near the entrance of the casino.

Jay Gerbert, a witness to the incident, expressed disbelief at the shocking event, stating that he had never seen anything like it happen in a casino before.

“The workers were shocked,” he continued. “They were likely feeling a bit nervous. They won’t escape… they will be caught eventually.”

The suspects may have been feeling fortunate when they decided to rob a supposedly secure casino property, but their luck is bound to run out as authorities investigate the matter.

Fortunately, no one was injured during the attempted robbery by four suspects who escaped in a white Jeep Cherokee with black rims. Although they were unsuccessful in their attempt, they did manage to steal $120 in tips from a marked jar at the casino.

About Valley Forge Casino

Pennsylvania, known as the Keystone State, consistently ranks among the top five states for legal sports betting in the US. With Pennsylvania sports betting often landing in the top three most popular states, FanDuel, America’s leading sportsbook, has maintained its position as the top performing betting app in the Pennsylvania market while partnering with Valley Forge Casino.

The gaming industry in Pennsylvania saw a staggering $5.7 billion in wagering activity in 2023, and there are no signs of a betting slowdown on the horizon, thanks to the success of Pennsylvania sportsbook promotions.

The FanDuel area of the casino offers 1,800 square feet for bettors and sportsbook patrons to enjoy, featuring 27 television screens and seven betting windows for convenience.

Authorities have confirmed that the culprits have not been apprehended yet, but are committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. No further information about the incident has been disclosed.

A Boyd Gaming spokesperson was among the officials who did not offer any additional information on the attempted robbery.

Written By:
Davis Isabela
Davis Isabela is the Editor-in-Chief of Underscoreg Review. He has been a writer, reporter and editor for more than 20 years, and his work has appeared in more than 200 publications across North America. His first book, “100 Greatest Canadian Sports Moments”, was a hardcover best-seller in Canada in 2008. He has written more than 50 sportsbook reviews and dozens of other sportsbook-related content articles. James has also been quoted as a sports betting expert in USA Today and Sports Illustrated.