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Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.6 - Licensure requirements

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(a) Any
				  interactive gaming operator, interactive gaming manufacturer, interactive
				  gaming supplier or interactive gaming service provider seeking to participate
				  in the conduct of interactive gaming through the use of multiuse computing
				  devices by eligible passengers in an airport gaming area shall have been issued
				  a license, certification, registration or other authorization from the Board to
				  participate in interactive gaming in accordance with Chapters 803a and
				  805a-807a. For purposes of this section, a concession operator shall be
				  licensed as an interactive gaming supplier.
(b) Any interactive gaming principal,
				  interactive gaming key employee or interactive gaming employee seeking to
				  participate in the conduct of interactive gaming through the use of multiuse
				  computing devices by eligible passengers in an airport gaming area shall have
				  been issued a license, permit, registration or other authorization from the
				  Board in accordance with Chapter 808a (relating to interactive gaming
				  principals and key, gaming and nongaming employees).
(c) Any employee of a concession operator as
				  defined in the Act and this subpart whose job duties include oversight,
				  management, maintenance or other tasks involving interactive gaming through
				  multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport, including but not limited to
				  handling player complaints, providing player assistance or supervising play on
				  the multiuse computing devices, must be licensed as an interactive gaming
				  employee.
(d) The Board may, in its
				  discretion, determine at any time that other entities or employees not
				  described in the preceding subparagraphs shall be licensed, permitted,
				  certified, registered or otherwise authorized by the Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.7 - Multiuse computing device and gaming platform requirements

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(a) A multiuse
				  computing device must:
(1) Be located and
				  accessible to eligible passengers only in an airport gaming area.
(2) Allow an eligible passenger to play an
				  authorized interactive game. To ensure the multiuse computing device is
				  operated only by an eligible passenger, the device shall provide for
				  verification of age and passenger status through automated means on the device,
				  unless otherwise approved by the Board.
(3) Be approved by the Board.
(4) Communicate with a server that is in a
				  location approved by the Board.
(5)
				  Have the capability of providing all necessary reports for calculation of gross
				  interactive airport gaming revenue as required by the Department.
(6) Be tethered or otherwise secured in a
				  manner to prevent removal from the airport gaming area.
(7) Offer a player additional functions which
				  includes Internet browsing, the capability of checking flight status, and
				  ordering food or beverages.
(i) An interactive
				  gaming certificate holder, interactive gaming operator or concession operator
				  may restrict access to other interactive gaming web sites in the Internet
				  browsing function on the multiuse computing device.
(ii) An interactive gaming certificate
				  holder, interactive gaming operator or concession operator shall not, acting
				  directly or indirectly in concert with an airport authority or other entity,
				  restrict access to other interactive gaming web sites on public wireless
				  Internet offered to persons at a qualified airport.
(8) Be equipped with software or a program
				  that would allow an authorized onsite interactive gaming employee to
				  temporarily disable the device or terminate an interactive gaming
				  session.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.8 - Multiuse computing device gaming accounting and internal controls; required reports

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(a) The
				  interactive gaming certificate holder or interactive gaming operator offering
				  interactive gaming through multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport in
				  an airport gaming area shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 811a
				  (relating to interactive gaming accounting and internal controls).
(b) If applicable, the internal controls
				  shall include protocols and procedures for the involvement of a concession
				  operator and its employees in the offering of interactive gaming through
				  multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport in an airport gaming area,
				  including but not limited to licensure of employees, account funding and
				  withdrawals, handling player complaints, providing player assistance,
				  supervising play on the multiuse computing devices or other items the Board may
				  request be included in the internal controls.
(c) The interactive gaming system used to
				  offer interactive gaming through multiuse computing devices at a qualified
				  airport in an airport gaming area shall be designed to generate reports as
				  specified by the Board which comply with the requirements of §
										811a.9(a)-(c)
				  (relating to required reports; reconciliation).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.9 - Eligible passengers; accounts; funding of play; withdrawals

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(a) Prior to
				  engaging in interactive gaming through multiuse computing devices at a
				  qualified airport in an airport gaming area, the player shall be verified as an
				  eligible passenger, as defined in this subpart, by automated means provided on
				  the multiuse computing device, or as otherwise approved by the Board.
(b) An eligible passenger shall create an
				  account with the interactive gaming certificate holder, interactive gaming
				  operator or concession operator, which shall last for the duration of the
				  player's interactive gaming session and the withdrawal of the player's
				  winnings, if applicable.
(i) If a player has
				  established an interactive gaming account under Chapter 812a (relating to
				  interactive gaming player accounts) with an interactive gaming certificate
				  holder or interactive gaming operator who also offers interactive gaming
				  through multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport in an airport gaming
				  area, the player may use his or her established interactive gaming account to
				  engage in interactive gaming on the multiuse computing device.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.10 - Compulsive and problem gaming; self-exclusion

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(a) Any interactive gaming certificate holder
				  or interactive gaming operator seeking to participate in the conduct of
				  interactive gaming through the use of multiuse computing devices by eligible
				  passengers at a qualified airport in an airport gaming area shall comply with
				  the provisions of Chapters 814a and 815a (relating to compulsive and problem
				  gambling requirements; and interactive gaming self-excluded persons).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart L - Interactive Gaming › Chapter 830a - MULTIUSE COMPUTING DEVICE GAMING PROVISIONS › Section 830a.11 - Commencement of multiuse computing device gaming

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(a) Prior to the commencement of interactive
				  gaming through multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport in an airport
				  gaming area, an interactive gaming certificate holder or interactive gaming
				  operator shall submit all of the required information set forth in §
										817a.2(a)
				  (relating to commencement of operations generally), excluding the Geolocation
				  compliance information from § 817a.2(a)(8)(ii).
(b) Prior to commencement of operations, the
				  interactive gaming certificate holder's, interactive gaming operator's or
				  concession operator's interactive gaming principals, interactive gaming key
				  employees or interactive gaming employees shall be appropriately licensed or
				  permitted and trained in the performance of their responsibilities.
(1) At all times when interactive gaming
				  through the use of multiuse computing devices at a qualified airport in an
				  airport gaming area is offered, the interactive gaming certificate holder,
				  interactive gaming operator or concession operator shall have an adequate
				  number of interactive gaming employees onsite, based upon quantity of multiuse
				  computing devices available for use and the dimensions of the airport gaming
				  area, at a number to be approved by the Board to handle matters related to the
				  oversight, management, maintenance or other tasks involving interactive gaming
				  through multiuse computing devices, including but not limited to player
				  complaints, providing player assistance or supervising play on multiuse
				  computing devices.
(2) If at any
				  time it appears or is reported to an interactive gaming employee or employees
				  that the multiuse computing device is being operated in violation of this
				  chapter and this subpart, the interactive gaming employee shall terminate the
				  interactive gaming session, with the procedure for termination to be detailed
				  in the internal controls.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.3 - Preliminary application submission review

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(a) Upon receipt, an application will be
				  reviewed to ensure that it contains all of the following:
(1) The applicable application forms and
				  additional information and accompanying documentation required by the act or
				  the Board.
(2) Completed
				  authorization forms, if required, for release of information from governmental
				  agencies and other entities.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.4 - Application processing

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(a) Upon a
				  determination that the prerequisites for filing have been met, the application
				  will be accepted for filing and Board staff, if applicable, will:
(1) Obtain information as may be necessary to
				  determine the qualifications of the applicant and any matter relating to the
				  application.
(2) Promptly conduct
				  an investigation of the applicant and on any matter relating to the
				  application.
(3) Request the
				  Department to promptly conduct a tax clearance review.
(4) Request the Department of Labor and
				  Industry to perform an Unemployment Compensation Tax clearance review and a
				  Workers Compensation Tax clearance review.
(5) Request any agencies, entities or persons
				  to provide information to the Board as deemed necessary by the Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.5 - Deficient applications

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(a) If an
				  application is found to be deficient, Board staff will notify the applicant of
				  the deficiencies in the application and provide an opportunity for the
				  applicant to cure the deficiencies within a specified time period.
(b) Failure to provide the information
				  necessary to cure the deficiencies required under subsection (a) may result in
				  the denial of the application.
(c)
				  When an application is denied under subsection (b), the applicant will be given
				  written notice of this action.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												1001a.3 (relating to preliminary
						application submission review).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.6 - Application withdrawal

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A request for withdrawal of an application may be made at
					 any time prior to the Board taking action by letter sent to the Office of
					 Hearings and Appeals.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.7 - Casino simulcasting permit issuance and statement of conditions

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(a)
Issuance criteria.
In addition to the criteria in the act, the
				  Board will not issue a casino simulcasting permit unless all of the following
				  criteria have been established by the applicant:
(1) The applicant has fulfilled each
				  condition set by the Board or in the act, including the execution of a
				  statement of conditions.
(2) The
				  applicant is found suitable consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and is
				  otherwise qualified to be issued a casino simulcasting
				  permit.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.8 - License, registration or permitting of employees

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Except as provided for under section 13F15 of the act
					 (relating to key employees and occupation permits), individuals engaged
					 directly in wagering-related activities at a simulcasting facility, whether
					 employed by the licensed gaming entity or licensed racing entity and all other
					 employees of the licensed gaming entity or licensed racing entity who work or
					 will work in the simulcasting facility, shall be licensed, registered or
					 permitted by the Board in accordance with §§ 433a.8, 435a.2, 435a.3
					 and 435a.5.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.9 - Casino simulcasting agreements

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(a) An agreement between a licensed gaming
				  entity and a licensed racing entity to facilitate casino simulcasting shall be
				  filed with an application for a casino simulcasting permit and shall be
				  approved by the Board and separately by the Commission. An agreement is not
				  effective until approved by the Board and the Commission.
(b) An agreement must include all of the
				  following:
(1) The percentage of the money
				  wagered each racing day at the simulcasting facility and remaining in the
				  wagering pools after the required distributions under
				  3
				  Pa.C.S. §
												9335 (relating to pari-mutuel
				  pool distribution) that will be paid to the licensed gaming entity. The amount
				  retained by the licensed gaming entity may not exceed 25% of the money retained
				  by the licensed racing entity under
				  3
				  Pa.C.S. §
												9335.
(2) The times during which a licensed gaming
				  entity may conduct casino simulcasting.
(3) A provision that provides the grounds and
				  mechanisms for modifying or terminating the contract upon approval by the Board
				  and the Commission.
(4) Provisions
				  that contain a mechanism to resolve patron disputes and disputes between the
				  licensed gaming entity and the licensed racing entity.
(5) Design, implementation and amendment of
				  the system of internal controls required under section 13F11 of the act
				  (relating to application for permit and requirements) and this chapter
				  including the financial reporting requirements.
(6) Hiring, terminating, training and
				  promoting of employees and the employment practices attendant
				  thereto.
(7) The payment of local,
				  State and Federal taxes, and slot machine license deposits required under the
				  act and this chapter and any penalties imposed by the Board for violations
				  thereof.
(8) Obtaining and
				  maintaining insurance coverage, including coverage of public liability and
				  property loss or damage.
(9)
				  Selection of the casino simulcasting permit holder's independent auditor which
				  may be the same as the independent auditor employed by the licensed gaming
				  entity.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.10 - Simulcasting facilities

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(a) A
				  licensed gaming entity approved for and issued a casino simulcasting permit to
				  operate casino simulcasting shall establish a simulcasting facility as part of
				  its licensed facility.
(b) A
				  simulcasting facility may be adjacent to, but may not be a part of, a room or
				  location in which slot machines or table gaming are operated or
				  conducted.
(c) The space or area
				  required for the establishment of a simulcasting facility may not be used to
				  decrease the number of slot machines or table games in operations at the
				  licensed facility or to reduce the space approved by the Board for the
				  operation of slot machines and the conduct of table games.
(d) A casino simulcasting permit holder shall
				  establish and maintain a simulcasting facility of sufficient square footage to
				  promote:
(1) Efficient operation of the
				  facility.
(2) Viewing of simulcast
				  horse races by patrons in a manner which is not obtrusive to the conduct of
				  gaming within the licensed facility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.11 - Hours of operation

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The time during which a licensed gaming entity may conduct
					 casino simulcasting shall be set forth in the licensed gaming entity's casino
					 simulcasting agreement under §
										1001a.9 (relating to casino
					 simulcasting agreements).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.12 - Rules of Commission

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Except as otherwise provided in the act or this chapter,
					 the standards and rules of racing, simulcasting and the conduct of pari-mutuel
					 wagering in simulcasting facilities are subject to 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 93
					 (relating to race horse industry reform), regulations of the Commission
					 promulgated under 3 Pa.C.S. (relating to Agriculture Code), and the Interstate
					 Horseracing Act of 1978 (15
					 U.S.C.A. §§
											3001-3007).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.13 - Wagering limited to simulcasting facility

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Except as provided for in 7 Pa. Code Part VIII (relating to
					 State Horse Racing Commission), wagering on simulcast horse races within the
					 premises of a licensed facility shall be conducted only in a simulcasting
					 facility. Simulcast horse races may be shown in other areas of the licensed
					 facility, but no wagering on a simulcast horse race shall take place in any
					 area that is not a simulcasting facility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.14 - Prohibition of wagering

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A casino simulcasting permit holder shall establish
					 procedures:
(1) To prohibit an
				  individual under 21 years of age from entering a simulcasting facility at a
				  licensed facility, except that an individual 18 years of age or older who is
				  employed by a slot machine licensee, a gaming service provider, the Board, or
				  other regulatory or emergency response agency may enter and remain in that area
				  while engaged in the performance of the individual's employment
				  duties.
(2) To train employees and
				  establish policies to:
(i) Identify and remove
				  individuals who are under 21 years of age and not otherwise authorized to be in
				  the simulcasting facility.
(ii)
				  Immediately notify a casino compliance representative at the licensed facility
				  and the Pennsylvania State Police at a time an individual under 21 years of age
				  is discovered in the simulcasting facility.
(iii) Refuse wagers from an individual under
				  21 years of age.
(iv) Deny check
				  cashing privileges, extensions of credit, complementary goods and services, and
				  other similar privileges and benefits to an individual under 21 years of
				  age.
(v) Ensure that individuals
				  under 21 years of age do not receive, either from the casino simulcasting
				  permit holder or an agent thereof, targeted mailing, telemarketing promotions
				  or other promotional materials relating to casino simulcasting activity as
				  provided for under 4 Pa.C.S. Chapter 13F (relating to casino
				  simulcasting).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.15 - Forfeited winnings

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(a) An
				  individual under 21 years of age may not collect in any manner or in any
				  proceeding, whether personally or through an agent, winnings or recover losses
				  arising as a result of any casino simulcasting activity.
(b) Winnings incurred by an individual under
				  21 years of age shall be remitted to the Board to support compulsive and
				  problem gambling programs of the Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.16 - Signage requirements

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(a) A
				  casino simulcasting permit holder shall post signs that include a statement
				  providing the following:
(1) "It is unlawful
				  for any individual under 21 years of age to enter or remain in a simulcasting
				  facility. Individuals violating this prohibition will be removed and may be
				  subject to arrest and criminal prosecution."
(2) "If you or someone you know has a
				  gambling problem, help is available. Call (1-800-GAMBLER)."
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.17 - Restricted areas

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(a) A casino
				  simulcasting permit holder who wishes to conduct casino simulcasting shall,
				  unless otherwise approved by the Board, in consultation with the Commission,
				  establish and maintain restricted areas, which are not accessible to the
				  general public, including all of the following:
(1) A satellite cage in its simulcasting
				  facility utilized for conducting pari-mutuel wagering and the counting and
				  recording of assets.
(2) Designated
				  areas for the placement and operation of all of the following:
(i) A totalisator system used to pool wagers,
				  records sales, calculate payoffs and display wagering data on a display
				  device.
(ii) Audio/video equipment
				  utilized to receive and transmit simulcast signals.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.18 - Transmission and display of live races

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(a) Video display monitors shall be installed
				  in approved areas of a licensed facility to deliver simulcast horse race
				  meetings to patrons on video walls or other video display technology.
(b) A casino simulcasting permit holder shall
				  offer all of the following to patrons at a simulcasting facility:
(1) Audio and video coverage of every race
				  upon which patrons of the simulcasting facility are permitted to
				  wager.
(2) Video coverage of
				  race-related information for every race upon which patrons of the simulcasting
				  facility are permitted to wager.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.19 - Casino simulcasting accounting controls and audit protocols

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(a) At least 90
				  days before the beginning of casino simulcasting, a casino simulcasting permit
				  holder shall submit to the Board for approval all internal control systems and
				  audit protocols for the casino simulcasting permit holder's casino simulcasting
				  operations.
(b) A casino
				  simulcasting permit holder's internal controls and audit protocols shall:
(1) Provide for reliable records, accounts
				  and reports of any financial event that occurs in the conduct of casino
				  simulcasting, including reports to the Board and the Commission related to
				  casino simulcasting.
(2) Provide
				  for accurate and reliable financial records related to the conduct of casino
				  simulcasting and the pari-mutuel system of wagering.
(3) Establish procedures and security for the
				  counting, recording and storage of money generated from the conduct of casino
				  simulcasting.
(4) Establish
				  procedures and security standards for the maintenance of telecommunications
				  equipment and video display technology used in connection with the conduct of
				  casino simulcasting.
(5) Establish
				  procedures and rules to govern the conduct of casino simulcasting and the
				  responsibility of employees related to casino simulcasting.
(6) Establish procedures for the collection,
				  recording and deposit of revenue from the conduct of casino simulcasting,
				  including the roles of the Commission, the Department, licensed racing entities
				  and licensed gaming entities in the collection and recording of the
				  revenue.
(7) Establish reporting
				  procedures and records required to ensure that all money generated from casino
				  simulcasting is accounted for and winners' names, when required under
				  applicable Federal or State law, are filed with the appropriate taxing
				  authorities.
(8) Ensure that the
				  system of pari-mutuel wagering used in the conduct of casino simulcasting is in
				  accordance with 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 93 (relating to race horse industry reform)
				  and regulations of the Commission promulgated under 3 Pa.C.S. (relating to
				  Agriculture Code).
(9) Ensure, in
				  consultation with the Commission, the proper and timely accounting for and
				  retention of percentages for pari-mutuel pools and the proper and timely
				  distribution of money in any pari-mutuel pool generated from casino
				  simulcasting.
(10) Ensure that all
				  functions, duties and responsibilities related to casino simulcasting are
				  appropriately segregated and performed in accordance with sound financial
				  practices by qualified employees.
(11) Permit use of its simulcasting facility
				  by the Board, the Bureau, the Commission and other persons authorized by the
				  Board and the Commission to facilitate their ability to perform regulatory and
				  oversight functions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart M - Casino Simulcasting › Chapter 1001a - CASINO SIMULCASTING › Section 1001a.20 - Casino simulcasting record retention

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(a) For the purposes of this section, "books,
				  records and documents" means any book, record or document pertaining to,
				  prepared in or generated by the operation of the licensed facility including
				  all forms, reports, accounting records, ledgers, subsidiary records, computer
				  generated data, internal audit records, correspondence and personnel
				  records.
(b) As a condition of
				  continued operation, a casino simulcasting permit holder shall agree to
				  maintain all books, records and documents pertaining to casino simulcasting in
				  a manner and location in this Commonwealth as approved by the Board, in
				  consultation with the Commission. All books, records and documents shall:
(1) Be organized in a manner to clearly
				  depict by separate records the total amount of money contributed to every
				  pari-mutuel pool in accordance with the applicable provisions of 3 Pa.C.S.
				  Chapter 93 (relating to race horse industry reform) and any regulation
				  promulgated under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 93.
(2) Be segregated by separate accounts within
				  the licensed gaming entity's books, records and documents, except for any
				  books, records and documents that are common to slot machine operations, table
				  game operations and casino simulcasting, as determined by the Board, in
				  consultation with the Commission.
(3) Be immediately available for inspection
				  upon request of the Board, the Commission, the Bureau, the Department, the
				  Pennsylvania State Police or the Attorney General, or agents thereof, during
				  all hours of operation of the casino simulcasting permit holder's simulcasting
				  facility.
(4) Prepared and
				  maintained in a complete, accurate and legible form. Electronic data must be
				  stored in a format that ensures readability, regardless of whether the
				  technology or software that created or maintained it has become
				  obsolete.
(5) Retained in a secure
				  location in the licensed facility that is equipped with a fire suppression
				  system or at another location approved under subsection (d).
(6) Organized and indexed in a manner to
				  provide immediate accessibility to the Board, the Commission, the Bureau, the
				  Department, the Pennsylvania State Police or the Attorney General, or agents
				  thereof.
(7) Destroyed only after
				  expiration of the minimum retention period specified in subsection (c), except
				  that the Board may, in consultation with the Commission, upon the written
				  request of a casino simulcasting permit holder and for good cause shown, permit
				  the destruction at an earlier date.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1101a - VIDEO GAMING GENERALLY › Section 1101a.1 - Scope

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The purpose of this subpart is to govern the operation of
					 video gaming terminals in this Commonwealth. Parts I, II and III of 4 Pa.C.S.
					 (relating to amusements generally; gaming; and video gaming) and the Board's
					 regulations promulgated thereunder otherwise apply when not in conflict with
					 this subpart.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1101a - VIDEO GAMING GENERALLY › Section 1101a.2 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this subpart,
					 have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
Applicant
-A person who, on his own behalf
					 or on behalf of another, applies for permission to engage in an act or activity
					 that is regulated under this subpart.
Associated equipment
-Equipment or a
					 mechanical, electromechanical or electronic contrivance, component or machine
					 used in connection with video gaming terminals or redemption terminals,
					 including replacement parts, hardware and software.
Background investigation
-A security,
					 criminal, credit and suitability investigation of a person as provided for in
					 this part that includes the status of taxes owed to the United States, the
					 Commonwealth and political subdivisions.
Bureau
-The Bureau of Investigations and
					 Enforcement of the Board.
Bureau of Licensing
-The Bureau of
					 Licensing of the Board.
Cash
-United States currency and
					 coin.
Cash equivalent
-A ticket, token, chip,
					 card or other similar instrument or representation of value that the Board
					 deems a cash equivalent in accordance with this part.
Central control computer
-A central site
					 computer controlled by the Department and accessible by the Board to which all
					 video gaming terminals communicate for the purpose of auditing capacity,
					 real-time information retrieval of the details of a financial event that occurs
					 in the operation of a video gaming terminal or redemption terminal, including
					 coin in, coin out, ticket in, ticket out, jackpots, video gaming terminal and
					 redemption terminal door openings and power failure, and remote video gaming
					 terminal or redemption terminal activation, and disabling of video gaming
					 terminals or redemption terminals.
Cheat
-
(i) To defraud or steal from a player,
				  terminal operator licensee, establishment licensee or the Commonwealth while
				  operating or playing a video gaming terminal, including causing, aiding,
				  abetting or conspiring with another person to do so.
(ii) The term also means to alter or causing,
				  aiding, abetting or conspiring with another person to alter the elements of
				  chance, method of selection or criteria that determine any of the following:
(A) The result of a video gaming terminal
				  game.
(B) The amount or frequency
				  of payment in a video gaming terminal game.
(C) The value of a wagering
				  instrument.
(D) The value of a
				  wagering credit.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1102a - TERMINAL OPERATOR LICENSEES › Section 1102a.1 - Terminal operator licenses

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(a)
				  An applicant for a terminal operator license may conduct video gaming upon
				  approval by the Board and in accordance with 4 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to
				  video gaming) and this chapter.
(b)
				  An applicant shall submit all of the following:
(1) An Enterprise Entity Application and
				  Disclosure Information Form.
(2)
				  The nonrefundable application fee of $25,000 in accordance with
				  4
				  Pa.C.S. §
												4101(a)
				  (relating to fees).
(3) A diversity
				  plan as set forth in
				  4
				  Pa.C.S. §
												3307 (relating to
				  diversity).
(4) A current tax lien
				  certificate issued by the Department.
(5) An application for each proposed key
				  employee under Chapter 1105a (relating to key employees) and principal under
				  Chapter 1104a (relating to principals) as specified in the Enterprise Entity
				  Application and Disclosure Information Form.
(6) A statement that the applicant has
				  developed and implemented internal safeguards and policies to prevent a
				  violation of
				  4
				  Pa.C.S. §
												4305 (relating to political
				  influence) and a copy of the safeguards and policies.
(7) Details of any loans or other financial
				  commitments to fund license costs and costs of operating video
				  gaming.
(8) Information and
				  documentation concerning financial background and resources, as the Board or
				  the Bureau may require, to establish by clear and convincing evidence the
				  financial stability, integrity and responsibility of the applicant.
(9) A consent authorizing the Board to
				  conduct a background investigation, the scope of which is to be determined by
				  the Bureau, in its discretion consistent with 4 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to
				  video gaming), and a release signed by all persons subject to investigation of
				  all information required to complete the investigation.
(10) Information concerning maintenance and
				  operation of video gaming terminals in other jurisdictions.
(11) Proof that the applicant has or will
				  establish a place of business in this Commonwealth.
(12) A copy of, or a detailed description of,
				  the terms and conditions of any terminal placement agreement entered into with
				  an establishment licensee applicant or licensee.
(13) Any other information as the Board or
				  the Bureau may require.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1102a - TERMINAL OPERATOR LICENSEES › Section 1102a.2 - Terminal operator license issuance and statement of conditions

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(a)
Criteria
. In addition to the criteria in 4 Pa.C.S. Part III
				  (relating to video gaming), the Board will not issue a terminal operator
				  license unless all of the following criteria have been established by the
				  applicant:
(1) The applicant has fulfilled
				  each condition set by the Board, including the execution of a statement of
				  conditions.
(2) The applicant is
				  found suitable consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and is otherwise
				  qualified to be issued a terminal operator license.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1102a - TERMINAL OPERATOR LICENSEES › Section 1102a.3 - Conditional terminal operator licenses

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(a) Upon accepting a terminal operator
				  application for filing, the Board will issue a conditional terminal operator
				  license if requested by the applicant and the applicant has satisfied, as
				  determined by the Board, all of the following:
(1) The applicant has submitted a completed
				  application for a terminal operator license.
(2) The applicant has never had a similar
				  gaming license denied or revoked in another jurisdiction.
(3) The applicant has never been convicted of
				  a felony in any jurisdiction.
(4)
				  The applicant has never been convicted of a gambling law violation in any
				  jurisdiction.
(5) The applicant is
				  current on all State taxes.
(6) The
				  applicant attests by affidavit under penalty of perjury that the applicant is
				  not otherwise prohibited from licensure under 4 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to
				  video gaming).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1102a - TERMINAL OPERATOR LICENSEES › Section 1102a.4 - Terminal operator licensee change of control

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(a) For purposes of this section, a change of
				  control of a terminal operator licensee will be deemed to have occurred when a
				  person or group of persons acquires:
(1) More
				  than 20% of a terminal operator licensee's securities, assets or other
				  ownership interests.
(2) More than
				  20% of the securities or other ownership interests of a corporation or other
				  form of business entity that owns directly or indirectly at least 20% of the
				  voting or other securities or other ownership interests of the terminal
				  operator licensee.
(3) Any other
				  interest in a terminal operator licensee which allows the acquirer to control
				  the terminal operator licensee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1103a - ESTABLISHMENT LICENSEES › Section 1103a.1 - Establishment licenses

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(a) A truck
				  stop establishment in this Commonwealth seeking to offer video gaming terminals
				  through a licensed terminal operator on its premises shall apply for an
				  establishment license by filing a Video Gaming Terminal Establishment License
				  Application with the Board.
(b) To
				  be eligible to file an application for an establishment license, the truck stop
				  establishment must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Be equipped with diesel islands for the
				  fueling of commercial motor vehicles and have sold on average 50,000 gallons of
				  diesel or biodiesel fuel each month for the previous 12 months or is projected
				  to sell an average of 50,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel each month for
				  the next 12 months.
(2) Have at
				  least 20 parking spaces dedicated for commercial motor vehicles. For purposes
				  of this paragraph, "parking spaces dedicated for commercial motor vehicles"
				  must be of sufficient size to accommodate vehicles which are 8 feet in width
				  and 53 feet in length or which otherwise have a gross combination weight rating
				  or gross combination weight of 26,000 pounds inclusive of a tow unit with a
				  gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds,
				  whichever is greater.
(3) Have a
				  convenience store.
(4) Be situated
				  on a parcel of land not less than 3 acres and which is not located on property
				  owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
(5) Be licensed as a lottery sales agent
				  under section 305 of the State Lottery Law (72 P.S. §
												3761-305).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1103a - ESTABLISHMENT LICENSEES › Section 1103a.2 - Establishment principal and key employee qualification

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(a) In addition to the information required
				  under §
										1103a.1(c)(8)
				  (relating to establishment licenses), a principal qualifier and key employee
				  qualifier shall apply for qualification as follows:
(1) Submit fingerprints in a manner
				  prescribed by the Bureau.
(2)
				  Consent to a background investigation by the Bureau of the principal qualifier
				  and key employee qualifier and a release to obtain the information necessary
				  for the completion of the background investigation.
(3) Provide any other information required by
				  the Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1103a - ESTABLISHMENT LICENSEES › Section 1103a.3 - Conditional establishment licenses

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(a) Upon accepting an establishment license
				  application for filing, the Board will issue a conditional establishment
				  license if requested by the applicant and the applicant has satisfied, as
				  determined by the Board, all of the following:
(1) The applicant has submitted a completed
				  application for an establishment license.
(2) The applicant has never been convicted of
				  a felony in any jurisdiction.
(3)
				  The applicant has never been convicted of a gambling law violation in any
				  jurisdiction.
(4) The applicant is
				  current on all State taxes.
(5) The
				  applicant attests by affidavit under penalty of perjury that the applicant is
				  not otherwise prohibited from licensure under 4 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to
				  video gaming).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1103a - ESTABLISHMENT LICENSEES › Section 1103a.4 - Establishment licensee change of control

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(a) For purposes of this section, a change of
				  control of an establishment licensee will be deemed to have occurred when a
				  person or group of persons acquires:
(1) More
				  than 20% of an establishment licensee's securities, assets or other ownership
				  interests.
(2) More than 20% of the
				  securities or other ownership interests of a corporation or other form of
				  business entity that owns directly or indirectly at least 20% of the voting or
				  other securities or other ownership interests of the establishment
				  licensee.
(3) Any other interest in
				  an establishment licensee which allows the acquirer to control the
				  establishment licensee, including a lease agreement, management agreement, or
				  other agreement that permits the acquirer operational control of the
				  establishment licensee.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1104a - PRINCIPALS › Section 1104a.1 - Principal licenses

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(a) A principal
				  as defined in this subpart shall apply for licensure as a principal in
				  accordance with §
										433a.8 (relating to principal
				  applications).
(b) In addition to
				  information required under § 433a.8, an individual required to be licensed
				  as a principal, unless otherwise directed by the Board, shall file all of the
				  following:
(1) Verification of status as a
				  principal from a terminal operator licensee, a manufacturer licensee or
				  supplier licensee.
(2) A
				  description of responsibilities as a principal.
(3) Details relating to a similar license,
				  permit or other authorization obtained in another jurisdiction.
(4) The consent to a background investigation
				  by the Bureau of the principal applicant and a release to obtain the
				  information necessary for the completion of the background
				  investigation.
(5) Other
				  information required by the Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD › Subpart N - Video Gaming › Chapter 1104a - PRINCIPALS › Section 1104a.2 - Conditional procurement agent principal licenses

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(a) Upon accepting a procurement agent's
				  principal application for filing, the Board will issue a conditional
				  procurement agent principal license if requested by the applicant and the
				  applicant has satisfied, as determined by the Board, all of the following:
(1) The applicant has submitted a completed
				  application for a principal license.
(2) The applicant has never had a similar
				  gaming license denied or revoked in another jurisdiction.
(3) The applicant has never been convicted of
				  a felony in any jurisdiction.
(4)
				  The applicant has never been convicted of a gambling law violation in any
				  jurisdiction.
(5) The applicant is
				  current on all State taxes.
(6) The
				  applicant attests by affidavit under penalty of perjury that the applicant is
				  not otherwise prohibited from licensure under 4 Pa.C.S. Part III (relating to
				  video gaming).