Title 4, AMUSEMENTS

(a) Eligibility.-- (1) A person may be eligible to apply for a Category 3 slot machine license if the applicant, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company has not applied for or been approved or issued a Category 1 or Category 2 slot machine license and the perso…

(a) Eligibility.--The following apply: (1) A slot machine licensee may submit a bid if: (i) the slot machine licensee's license and table game operation certificate are in good standing with the board; and (ii) the slot machine licensee agrees to locate a Category 4 licensed faci…

(a) Initial auctions.-- (1) Beginning no later than January 15, 2018, and concluding by July 31, 2018, the board shall conduct initial auctions for the 10 available Category 4 slot machine licenses. (2) The board shall set the date, time and location of the initial auctions at le…

In order to facilitate the timely and orderly deployment of licensed gaming operations in this Commonwealth, the board shall adopt a schedule by which applicants for slot machine, manufacturer and supplier licenses shall be filed, considered and resolved in accordance with the pr…

(a) Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 licenses.--The board may license no more than seven Category 1 licensed facilities and no more than five Category 2 licensed facilities, as it may deem appropriate, as long as two, and not more, Category 2 licensed facilities are located …

(a) Applications.--An application for a license or permit to be issued by the board shall be submitted on a form and in a manner as shall be required by the board. In reviewing applications, the board shall confirm that all the applicable license or permit fees have been paid in …

(a) General requirements.--In addition to any other information required under this part or as may be required by the board, the application for any category of slot machine license shall include at a minimum: (1) The name, address and photograph of the applicant and of all direc…

(a) Application.-- (1) Every application for a slot machine license shall include such information, documentation and assurances as may be required to establish by clear and convincing evidence the applicant's suitability, including good character, honesty and integrity. Informat…

(a) Additional eligibility requirements.--In order to be eligible for a slot machine license under this part, the principals and key employees of the applicant shall obtain a license to meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machine license application …

(a) License required.--All principals shall obtain a principal license from the board. (b) Application.--A principal license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following: (1) Verification of status as a principal from a slot machine licen…

(a) License required.--All key employees shall obtain a key employee license from the board. (b) Application.--A key employee license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following: (1) Verification of status as a key employee from a slot m…

In the event that any slot machine license application is not approved by the board based on a finding that an individual who is a principal or has an interest in the person applying for the license does not meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machin…

(a) Applicant financial information.--The board shall require each applicant for a slot machine license to produce the information, documentation and assurances concerning financial background and resources as the board deems necessary to establish by clear and convincing evidenc…

(a) Determination.--The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States or Canada in which an applicant, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company for a Category 1 slot machine license is similarly licensed are…

(a) Issuance.--Notwithstanding any provisions of this part to the contrary, upon a finding that it is in the public interest, the board may issue a conditional slot machine license to a person who qualifies as a Category 1 license applicant upon payment of the fee pursuant to sec…

Before any category of slot machine license is issued, the licensee shall post a bond in an amount not less than the sum of $1,000,000, as set by the board, payable to the Commonwealth. The bond shall be used to guarantee that the slot machine licensee faithfully makes the paymen…

(a) Application.--A manufacturer that elects to contract with a supplier under section 1317.1(d.1) (relating to manufacturer licenses) shall ensure that the supplier is appropriately licensed under this section. A person seeking to provide slot machines, table game devices or ass…

(a) Application.--A person seeking to manufacture slot machines, table game devices and associated equipment or interactive gaming devices and associated equipment for use in this Commonwealth shall apply to the board for a manufacturer license. (b) Requirements.--An application …

(a) Development of classification system.--The board shall develop a classification system governing the certification, registration and regulation of gaming service providers and individuals and entities associated with them. The classification system shall be based upon the fol…

(a) Notification required.-- (1) A slot machine licensee or applicant for a slot machine license that contracts with or otherwise engages in business with a nongaming service provider shall provide notification to the board prior to: (i) the nongaming service provider's provision…

(a) Application.--Any person who desires to be a gaming employee and has a bona fide offer of employment from a licensed gaming entity shall apply to the board for an occupation permit. A person may not be employed as a gaming employee unless and until that person holds an approp…

(a) General rule.--The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States in which an applicant for a manufacturer license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as those requi…

(a) General rule.--The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States in which an applicant for a supplier's license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as required by t…

(a) Use of other state standards.--The board may determine, at its discretion, whether the slot machine testing and certification standards of another jurisdiction within the United States in which an applicant for a manufacturer license is licensed are comprehensive and thorough…

(a) Requirements.--In addition to the requirements for a license or permit specifically set forth in this part, the board may require a license, permit or other authorization, and set a fee for the same, for any key employee or gaming employee or any person who satisfies any of t…

(a) Approval.--Except as otherwise provided by this part, each slot machine license applicant shall, in addition to obtaining a slot machine license, obtain approval from the board in consultation with the department of its proposed site plans and internal control systems and aud…

(a) General rule.--To facilitate the auditing and security programs critical to the integrity of slot machine gaming in this Commonwealth, the department shall have overall control of slot machines, and all slot machine terminals shall be linked, at an appropriate time to be dete…

The department shall provide, upon request and in advance of the operation of a central control computer, to a licensed slot machine supplier or manufacturer the comprehensive protocol specifications necessary to enable the respective slot machine suppliers or manufacturers of sl…

(a) Issuance.--In addition to any other criteria provided under this part, any licensed gaming entity, supplier, manufacturer, gaming employee or other person that the board approves as qualified to receive a license or a permit under this part shall be issued a license or permit…

(a) Renewal.--All permits, licenses, registrations or certificates issued under this part unless otherwise provided shall be subject to renewal every five years. Nothing in this subsection shall relieve a licensee, permittee or holder of a certificate or registration of the affir…

(a) Imposition.--Beginning January 1, 2017, the board shall impose an annual slot machine license operation fee on each Category 1 and Category 2 licensed gaming entity in an amount equal to 20% of the slot machine license fee paid at the time of issuance under section 1209(a) (r…

A license or permit issued by the board is a grant of the privilege to conduct a business in this Commonwealth. Except as permitted by section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), a license or permit granted or renewed pursuant to this part …

(a) Notification and approval.-- (1) A slot machine licensee shall notify the board immediately upon becoming aware of any proposed or contemplated change of ownership of the slot machine licensee by a person or group of persons acting in concert which involves any of the followi…

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each slot machine license shall only be valid for the specific physical location within the municipality and county for which it was originally granted. (b) Petition.--An applicant for a slot machine license or a sl…

2017 Repeal. Section 1330 was repealed Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.

Any licensee, key employee or gaming employee shall have the duty to: (1) provide any assistance or information required by the board or the Pennsylvania State Police and to cooperate in any inquiry, investigation or hearing; (2) consent to inspections, searches and seizures; (3)…

(a) Appointment.--Upon petition of the Office of Enforcement Counsel, the board may appoint a trustee from the list required under subsection (j) to act on behalf of the interests of the Commonwealth and the board to ensure compliance with this part and any conditions imposed upo…