Source: https://www.gamingregulation.com/regulation/united-states/pennsylvania/commercial-gaming/
Timestamp: 2019-04-18 16:29:25+00:00

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("Board") was created in 2004 through the passage of ACT 71, also known as the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act ("Act"). The Act authorized licensed gaming facilities to offer electronic games of chance in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania gaming facilities employ approximately 6,000 employees. For every dollar produced as revenue from slot machine play, $0.55 is returned to state coffers, with distributions to state and local governments of nearly $750 million annually.
Effective January 2010, Pennsylvania has authorized table gaming within the state. Although the games have been authorized, the Board has yet to fully integrate regulation of table games into the present licensing system. The analysis below discusses the present system of licensing in the state, although table game regulations and licensing will likely be similar to the licensing schemes and processes discussed herein.
Each person or entity that supplies slot machines or associated equipment to a licensed gaming facility within the state must be licensed as a supplier.
Those persons or entities that supply gaming materials to a slot machine licensee must register with the Board if the total amount of business conducted is between $100,000 and $500,000 in a single calendar year.21 If the applicant intends to conduct more than $500,000 worth of business in a single calendar year, then the applicant must be certified by the Board.
Note that if the applicant is seeking registration and has already contracted to conduct business with a licensed facility, the registration form will be submitted by the slot machine licensee.
An application fee of $500 is due when submitting application materials to the Board. Once issued, a $2,000 registration fee is due. Renewal fees are $2,000 for a term of four years.
An application fee of $1,500 is due when submitting application materials to the Board. Once issued, a $4,000 certification fee is due. Renewal fees are $4,000 for a term of four years.
All employees whose duties require contact with gaming devices and all sales representatives of licensed entities are required to obtain a Key Employee License.
A Principal/Key Employee License is valid for one year. Renewal terms are one year. Renewal applications must be received at least two months prior to the expiration of the current license.
An application fee of $2,500 is due when the application is submitted.
In addition to the information requested in the application, a recent photograph is required to be submitted in connection with the application.
Those employees of licensed manufacturers and suppliers whose job duties require the interaction with gaming equipment and who are not principals or key employees must be licensed as a gaming employee.
A gaming employee license is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application fee of $350 is due at the time materials are submitted to the Board.
In addition, documents that provide further support of certain answers may be requested by the Board in order to process the application.
Applicants must complete all necessary applications. Once completed, the applications and supporting documents must be sent to the Board with the required application fees.
The applicant may make a request for withdrawal of the application at any time prior to a final determination being made.36 The Board may grant, grant with prejudice, or deny the request.
The applicant must disclose all materials requested by the Board during the application process. This includes information not included on the application form or in initial supplemental materials.
Prior approval is necessary before an entity or person acquires 20 percent or more ownership interest in a licensed manufacturer, manufacturer designee, or supplier.44 Forms are available on the Board's website regarding these transactions.
If an applicant is denied a license, then the applicant must wait five years before reapplying.45 However, after two years, the applicant may request that the Board waive the five-year prohibition.
If the request for waiver of the five-year prohibition is denied, then the applicant must wait one year before requesting the waiver again.
Pennsylvania’s statute states that all manufacturer, supplier, and key licensees are prohibited from making contributions to any politician, political party, or political group holding office or seeking election within the state of Pennsylvania.51 On September 19, 2018, a federal district judge struck down Section 1513, which prohibits political contributions, finding it unconstitutional due to First Amendment concerns.
Publicly traded companies that provide non-gaming equipment or services may apply for an exemption from the gaming service provider registration and certification requirements by completing the Publicly Traded Gaming Service Provider Form.
Temporary credentials are also available for gaming service providers if the work does not include contact with gaming machines.61 Such credentials are issued at the gaming facility by a licensed representative.
258 Pa. Code § 427a.3.
5'Manufacturer Application and Disclosure Form,' pp. 6-9.
758 Pa. Code § 429a.3.
858 Pa. Code § 429a.5(b).
958 Pa. Code § 429a.4.
10'Manufacturer Designee Application and Disclosure Information Form,' p. iii.
11'Manufacturer Designee Application and Information Disclosure Form,' pp. 6-10.
1458 Pa. Code § 431a.4.
1558 Pa. Code § 431a.4(b).
19'Supplier License Application and Information Disclosure Form,' pp. 6-7.
20'Supplier License Application and Information Disclosure Form,' pp. 7-9.
2158 Pa. Code § 437a.1.
2258 Pa. Code § 437a.6.
24'Unsponsored Gaming Service Provider Registration Form,' p. iv.
25'Gaming Service Provider Application and Information Disclosure Form,' pp. 3-4.
2758 Pa. Code § 433a.3.
2958 Pa. Code § 433a.6.
34See 58 Pa. Code § 423a.3 for a detailed summary of Board actions that constitute the investigative process.
3658 Pa. Code § 423a.5.
394 Pa.C.S. § 1321(b); see also 58 Pa. Code § 429a.7; 431a.4(c).
4058 Pa. Code § 427a.5.; 429a.5; 431a.4(d).
4258 Pa. Code § 431a.5.
4358 Pa. Code § 451a.1.
4558 Pa. Code § 423a.7.
4758 Pa. Code § 461a.3.
48See 58 Pa. Code § 461a.4.
5358 Pa. Code § 427a.4.
5458 Pa. Code § 433a.2(e).
5558 Pa. Code § 433a.2(e).
56See 58 Pa. Code § 433a.4(f), (g).
5758 Pa. Code § 433a.5.
5958 Pa. Code § 435a.8.
6058 Pa. Code § 435a.9.
62See 58 Pa. Code § 437a.11.

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