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4 PA Cons Stat § 13C04 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C04 - Unauthorized sports wagering

§ 13C04. Unauthorized sports wagering. (a) Offense defined.-- (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, conduct, offer or expose sports wagering for play or to accept a bet or wager associated with sports wagering from any person physically located in this Commonwealth which at the time of play that is not within the scope of a valid sports wagering certificate issued by the board under this chapter.  (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly provide services with respect to any sports wagering or bet or wager specified in paragraph (1).  (b) Grading of offense.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. For a second or subsequent violation of subsection (a), a person commits a felony of the second degree.  (c) Penalties.-- (1) For a first violation of subsection (a), a person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of:  (i) not more than $150,000, if the person is an individual; (ii) not less than $150,000 nor more than $300,000, if the person is a licensed manufacturer or supplier; or  (iii) not less than $300,000 nor more than $600,000, if the person is a licensed gaming entity.  (2) For a second or subsequent violation of subsection (a), a person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of:  (i) not more than $300,000, if the person is an individual; (ii) not less than $300,000 nor more than $600,000, if the person is a licensed manufacturer or supplier; or  (iii) not less than $600,000 nor more than $1,200,000, if the person is a licensed gaming entity.  (d) Forfeiture.--If a person engages in sports wagering from a location where sports wagering is unauthorized, the person shall forfeit all winnings and any forfeited winnings shall be deposited into the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment Fund established under section 1509(b) (relating to compulsive and problem gambling program).  (e) Tax liability.--A person who offers sports wagering without a valid sports wagering certificate shall be liable for all taxes required by this chapter in the same manner and amounts as if the person were a licensee.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C11 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C11 - Authorization to conduct sports wagering

§ 13C11. Authorization to conduct sports wagering. (a) Persons who may be authorized.-- (1) (i) The board may authorize a slot machine licensee to conduct sports wagering and to operate a system of wagering associated with the conduct of sports wagering at the slot machine licensee's licensed facility, a temporary facility authorized under section 13C21(b) (relating to authorized locations for operation), an area authorized under section 13C21(c) or through an Internet-based system.  (ii) Authorization shall be contingent upon the slot machine licensee's agreement to ensure that sports wagering will be conducted in accordance with this part and any other conditions established by the board.  (iii) Nothing in this part shall be construed to create a separate license governing the conduct of sports wagering by slot machine licensees within this Commonwealth.  (2) The board may authorize a sports wagering certificate holder to conduct sports wagering and to operate a system of wagering associated with the conduct of sports wagering as a form of interactive gaming authorized by the Commonwealth.  (3) (i) Except as provided in this part, all individuals wagering on sporting events through authorized sports wagering must be physically located within this Commonwealth or within a state or jurisdiction with which the board has entered a sports wagering agreement.  (ii) No individual under 21 years of age may make a wager or bet on sporting events through authorized sports wagering or have access to the designated sports wagering area of the licensed facility.  (b) Federal authorization.-- (1) The board shall, when Federal law is enacted or repealed or a Federal court decision is filed that permits a state to regulate sports wagering, publish a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin certifying the enactment or repeal or the filing of the decision.  (2) The board may not authorize the conduct of sports wagering in this Commonwealth until the notice is published as prescribed in paragraph (1).    Cross References. Section 13C11 is referred to in section 13C61 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C12 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C12 - Petition requirements

§ 13C12. Petition requirements. (a) General rule.--Unless otherwise prohibited under section 13A13 (relating to prohibitions), a slot machine licensee may seek approval to conduct sports wagering by filing a petition with the board, in a form and in a manner prescribed by the board.  (b) Petition contents.--A petition seeking authorization to conduct sports wagering shall include the following:  (1) The name, business address and contact information of the petitioner. (2) The name, business address, job title and a photograph of each principal and key employee of the petitioner who will be involved in the conduct of sports wagering and who is not currently licensed by the board, if known.  (3) A brief description of the economic benefits expected to be realized by the Commonwealth, its municipalities and its residents if sports wagering is authorized at the petitioner's licensed facility.  (4) The details of any financing obtained or that will be obtained to fund an expansion or modification of the licensed facility to accommodate sports wagering and to otherwise fund the cost of commencing sports wagering.  (5) Information and documentation concerning financial background and resources, as the board may require, to establish by clear and convincing evidence the financial stability, integrity and responsibility of the petitioner.  (6) Information and documentation, as the board may require, to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has sufficient business ability and experience to create and maintain a successful sports wagering operation. In making this determination, the board may consider the performance of the petitioner's slot machine and table game operation, including financial information, employment data and capital investment.  (7) Information and documentation, as the board may require, to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has or will have the financial ability to pay the authorization fee under section 13C61 (relating to sports wagering authorization fee).  (8) Detailed site plans identifying the petitioner's proposed sports wagering area within the licensed facility.  (9) Other information as the board may require. (c) Confidentiality.--Information submitted to the board under subsection (b)(4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) may be considered confidential by the board if the information would be confidential under section 1206(f) (relating to board minutes and records).    Cross References. Section 13C12 is referred to in sections 1206, 13C13 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C13 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C13 - Standard for review of petitions

§ 13C13. Standard for review of petitions. (a) General rule.--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 and table game operation certificate are in good standing with the board.  (2) The conduct of sports wagering at the petitioner's licensed facility will increase revenues and employment opportunities.  (3) The petitioner possesses adequate funds or has secured adequate financing to: (i) Fund any necessary expansion or modification of the petitioner's licensed facility to accommodate the conduct of sports wagering.  (ii) Pay the authorization fee in accordance with section 13C61 (relating to sports wagering authorization fee).  (iii) Commence sports wagering operations at its licensed facility. (4) The petitioner has the financial stability, integrity and responsibility to conduct sports wagering.  (5) The petitioner has sufficient business ability and experience to create and maintain a successful sports wagering operation.  (6) The petitioner's proposed internal and external security and proposed surveillance measures within the area of the licensed facility where the petitioner seeks to conduct sports wagering are adequate.  (7) The petitioner has satisfied the petition application requirements and provided any other information required by section 13C12(b) (relating to petition requirements).  (b) Timing of approval.--The board shall approve or deny a petition within 120 days following receipt of the completed petition.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C14 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C14 - Award of certificate

§ 13C14. Award of certificate. (a) General rule.--Upon approval of a petition, the board shall award a sports wagering certificate to the petitioner. The award of a sports wagering certificate prior to the payment in full of the authorization fee required by section 13C61 (relating to sports wagering authorization fee) shall not relieve the petitioner from complying with the provisions of section 13C61.  (b) Statement of conditions.--Upon awarding a sports wagering operation certificate, the board shall amend the slot machine licensee's statement of conditions pertaining to the requirements of this chapter.  (c) Term of sports wagering certificate.--Subject to the power of the board to deny, revoke or suspend a sports wagering certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of this section, a sports wagering certificate shall be renewed every five years and shall be subject to the requirements of section 1326 (relating to renewals).    Cross References. Section 13C14 is referred to in section 13C61 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C15 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C15 - Sports wagering certificate

§ 13C15. Sports wagering certificate. The following shall apply: (1) A sports wagering 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 sports wagering certificate holder is suspended, revoked or not renewed by the board consistent with the requirements of this part; or  (iii) the sports wagering certificate holder relinquishes or does not seek renewal of its slot machine license.  (2) A sports wagering certificate holder that fails to abide by this chapter or any condition contained in the slot machine licensee's statement of conditions governing the conduct of sports wagering shall be subject to board-imposed administrative sanctions or other penalties authorized under this part.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C16 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C16 - Sports wagering manufacturers

§ 13C16. Sports wagering manufacturers. A person who manufactures, builds, rebuilds, fabricates, assembles, produces, programs, designs, sells, leases, offers or otherwise makes modifications to any sports wagering device or associated equipment for use or operation in this Commonwealth for sports wagering purposes shall be licensed by the board under section 1317.1 (relating to manufacturer licenses) and shall be subject to application and licensure fees and fines as prescribed under section 1208 (relating to collection of fees and fines), as determined by the board.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C21 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C21 - Authorized locations for operation

§ 13C21. Authorized locations for operation. (a) Restriction.--A sports wagering certificate holder may only be permitted to conduct sports wagering at a licensed facility, a temporary facility authorized under subsection (b), an area authorized under subsection (c) or through an Internet-based system.  (b) Temporary facilities.--The board may permit a sports wagering certificate holder to conduct sports wagering at a temporary facility that is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to a licensed facility, as approved by the board, for a period not to exceed 18 months.  (c) Powers and duties of board.-- (1) Upon request made by a sports wagering certificate holder, the board, in consultation with the commission, may determine the suitability of a Category 1 licensed gaming entity that is also a licensed racing entity authorized to conduct pari-mutuel wagering at nonprimary locations under 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 93 (relating to race horse industry reform) to conduct sports wagering at nonprimary locations.  (2) No sports wagering certificate holder may be approved to conduct sports wagering in a nonprimary location unless the areas of the nonprimary location where sports wagering will be conducted are equipped with adequate security and surveillance equipment to ensure the integrity of the conduct of sports wagering.  (3) An authorization granted under this subsection may not: (i) Impose any criteria or requirements regarding the contents or structure of a nonprimary location that are unrelated to the conduct of sports wagering.  (ii) Authorize the placement or operation of slot machines or table games in a nonprimary location.    Cross References. Section 13C21 is referred to in section 13C11 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C22 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C22 - Commencement of sports wagering operations

§ 13C22. Commencement of sports wagering operations. No sports wagering certificate holder may operate or offer sports wagering until the board determines that:  (1) The sports wagering certificate holder is in compliance with the requirements of this part.  (2) The sports wagering certificate holder is prepared in all respects to offer sports wagering play to the public at the licensed facility.  (3) The sports wagering certificate holder has implemented necessary internal and management controls and security arrangements and surveillance systems for the conduct of sports wagering.  (4) The sports wagering certificate holder is in compliance with or has complied with section 13C61 (relating to sports wagering authorization fee).  (5) Other conditions as the board may require to implement the conduct of sports wagering.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C23 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C23 - Condition of continued operation

§ 13C23. Condition of continued operation. As a condition of continued operation, a sports wagering certificate holder shall maintain all books, records and documents pertaining to sports wagering in a manner and location within this Commonwealth as approved by the board. All books, records and documents related to sports wagering shall be:  (1) segregated by separate accounts within the sports wagering certificate holder's books, records and documents, except for any books, records or documents that are common to slot machine, table game and sports wagering operations and approved by the board;  (2) immediately available for inspection upon request of the board, the bureau, the department, the Pennsylvania State Police or the Attorney General, or agents thereof and, if the sports wagering certificate holder is conducting sports wagering at a nonprimary location, upon the request of the commission, during all hours of operation of the sports wagering certificate holder in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board; and  (3) maintained for a period as the board, by regulation, may require.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C24 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C24 - Principals, key employees and occupation permits

§ 13C24. Principals, key employees and occupation permits. The following shall apply: (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), each applicant for a principal license, key employee license or gaming employee occupation permit shall:  (i) Consent to a background investigation to be conducted by the bureau. (ii) Submit to fingerprinting by the Pennsylvania State Police or an authorized agent of the Pennsylvania State Police. The Pennsylvania State Police or the authorized agent shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of verifying the identity of the individual and obtaining records of criminal arrests and convictions.  (iii) Submit photographs consistent with the standards established by the board. (2) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require any individual who holds a principal license, a key employee license or a gaming employee occupation permit under Chapters 13 (relating to licensees), 13A (relating to table games) and 16 (relating to junkets) to obtain a separate license or permit to be employed in a sports wagering certificate holder's sports wagering operation authorized under this chapter.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C25 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C25 - Application of Clean Indoor Air Act

§ 13C25. Application of Clean Indoor Air Act. For the purpose of section 3(b)(11) of the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act, the term "gaming floor" shall include the areas of any facility where the sports wagering certificate holder is authorized to conduct sports wagering, except such areas off the gaming floor where contests or tournaments are conducted unless smoking is otherwise permitted in such areas.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C26 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C26 - Application of Liquor Code

§ 13C26. Application of Liquor Code. The provisions of section 493(24)(ii) of the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, shall also apply to sports wagering.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C61 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C61 - Sports wagering authorization fee

§ 13C61. Sports wagering authorization fee. (a) Amount.--Each slot machine licensee that is issued a sports wagering certificate to conduct sports wagering in accordance with section 13C11 (relating to authorization to conduct sports wagering) shall pay a one-time nonrefundable authorization fee in the amount of $10,000,000.  (b) Payment of fee.--A slot machine licensee shall remit the authorization fee under subsection (a) to the board within 60 days of the approval of a petition to conduct sports wagering. Sports wagering may not be conducted until the fee under subsection (a) is paid in full.  (c) Renewal fee.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a slot machine licensee that is issued a sports wagering certificate shall pay a renewal fee in the amount of $250,000 upon the renewal of its sports wagering certificate in accordance with sections 1326 (relating to renewals) and 13C14(c) (relating to award of certificate).  (d) Failure to pay by deadline.--If a petitioner or sports wagering certificate holder fails to pay the required authorization fee in full within the 60-day time period, the board shall impose a penalty and may grant the petitioner or sports wagering certificate holder up to a six-month extension to pay the authorization fee or any remaining portion of the authorization fee and the penalty.  (e) Suspension of certificate.--The board shall suspend the sports wagering certificate if the sports wagering certificate holder fails to pay the total authorization fee and the penalty prior to the expiration of an extension period granted under subsection (d). The suspension shall remain in effect until final payment is made.  (f) Deposit of fees.--Notwithstanding section 1208 (relating to collection of fees and fines), all sports wagering authorization fees, manufacturer license fees, manufacturer renewal fees and all fees for licenses issued under Chapter 16 (relating to junkets) and all money collected by the board for violations of this subchapter shall be deposited into the General Fund.    Cross References. Section 13C61 is referred to in sections 13C12, 13C13, 13C14, 13C22 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C62 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C62 - Sports wagering tax

§ 13C62. Sports wagering tax. (a) Imposition.--Each sports wagering certificate holder shall report to the department and pay from its daily gross sports wagering revenue, on a form and in the manner prescribed by the department, a tax of 34% of its daily gross sports wagering revenue.  (b) Deposits and distributions.-- (1) The tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be payable to the department on a weekly basis and shall be based upon gross sports wagering revenue derived during the previous week.  (2) All funds owed to the Commonwealth under this section shall be held in trust for the Commonwealth by the sports wagering certificate holder until the funds are paid to the department. A sports wagering certificate holder shall establish a separate bank account into which gross sports wagering revenue shall be deposited and maintained until such time as the funds are paid to the department under this section or paid into the fund under section 13C63(a) (relating to local share assessment).  (3) The tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be deposited into the General Fund.   Cross References. Section 13C62 is referred to in sections 13C63, 13C64 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 13C63 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13C - Sports Wagering|Section 13C63 - Local share assessment

§ 13C63. Local share assessment. (a) Required payment.--In addition to the tax imposed under section 13C62 (relating to sports wagering tax), each sports wagering certificate holder shall pay on a weekly basis, on a form and in the manner prescribed by the department, a local share assessment into a restricted receipts account established within the fund. All money owed under this section shall be held in trust by the sports wagering certificate holder until the money is paid into the restricted account. Funds in the restricted account are hereby appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purposes set forth under this section.  (b) Distributions.--The department shall, on a quarterly basis, make distributions from the local share assessments deposited into the restricted account under subsection (a) into a restricted receipt account to be established in the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used exclusively for grants for projects in the public interest in this Commonwealth.  (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Local share assessment." Two percent of a sports wagering certificate holder's daily gross sports wagering revenue.    Cross References. Section 13C63 is referred to in section 13C62 of this title.