Title 4, AMUSEMENTS

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…

The board shall promulgate regulations: (1) Establishing standards and procedures for table games and table game devices or associated equipment, including standards distinguishing electronic gaming tables, fully automated electronic gaming tables and traditional gaming tables. T…

(a) Promulgation.--In order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this chapter, regulations promulgated by the board shall be deemed temporary regulations which shall expire not later than two years following the publication of the temporary regulation. The board may promulg…

(a) Employment opportunities.--It is the goal of the General Assembly that the board promote and ensure the availability of employment opportunities for Commonwealth residents in table games and table game-related operations as authorized in this chapter. The board shall work wit…

(a) Authorization.--The board may authorize a slot machine licensee to conduct table games, including table game contests and tournaments, and to operate a system of wagering associated with the conduct of table games at the slot machine licensee's licensed facility. Authorizatio…

(a) General rule.--Unless otherwise prohibited under section 13A13 (relating to prohibitions), a slot machine licensee may seek approval to conduct table games by filing a petition with the board. (b) Petition contents.--A petition seeking authorization to conduct table games sha…

(a) Slot machine licensee.--No slot machine licensee that is required as a condition of slot machine licensure to make payments to a municipality, municipal authority or other entity for an economic development project, including any project enumerated in the act of July 25, 2007…

(a) General rule.--The board's consideration and resolution of all petitions to conduct table games shall be conducted in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure) or with procedures adopted by order of the board. Notwithstanding the requirements of…

The board shall approve a petition if the petitioner establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, all of the following: (1) The petitioner's slot machine license is in good standing with the board. (2) The conduct of table games at the petitioner's licensed facility will have a…

Upon approval of a petition, the board shall award a table games operation certificate to the petitioner. Awarding of a table game operation certificate prior to the payment in full of the authorization fee required by section 13A61 (relating to table game authorization fee) shal…

(a) Amendment.--Upon awarding a table game operation certificate, the board shall amend the slot machine licensee's statement of conditions governing the slot machine license to include conditions pertaining to the requirements of this part. If the slot machine licensee is a Cate…

The following shall apply: (1) A table game operation certificate shall be in effect unless: (i) Suspended or revoked by the board consistent with the requirements of this part. (ii) The slot machine license held by the certificate holder is suspended, revoked or not renewed by t…

The board shall approve or deny a petition within 60 days following receipt of the petition.