Ex-gaming executive admits laundering bribes from unregulated operators
A former executive at gaming company Pace-O-Matic has admitted to laundering money linked to illegal payoffs. Ricky Goodling, 59, pleaded guilty in a Pennsylvania court to dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities. His sentencing is scheduled for 28 April in Cumberland County Court.
Goodling, from Mechanicsburg, worked as Pace-O-Matic's director of national compliance. During his time in the role, he accepted bribes totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The payments came from distributors and operators of unregulated games across Pennsylvania.
In exchange for the money, Goodling failed to report regulatory violations by these operators. His actions helped sustain an environment of unregulated gaming, according to officials. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday confirmed the guilty plea and highlighted the broader issue of unchecked games in the state.
The case centres on Goodling's role in concealing illegal payments. His admission follows an investigation into the financial dealings tied to unregulated games.
Goodling now faces sentencing for a first-degree felony. The case underscores ongoing concerns about unregulated games in Pennsylvania. Authorities continue to examine the scale of illegal operations linked to games.
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