(a) Restriction.--A certificate holder shall only be permitted to operate table games at the licensed facility, a temporary facility authorized under subsection (a.1) or an area authorized under subsection (b).
(a.1) Temporary facilities.--The board may permit a certificate holder to conduct table games at a temporary facility which is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to a licensed facility for a period not to exceed 24 months.
(b) Powers and duties of board.--Upon request made by a certificate holder, the board may determine the suitability of a hotel for the conduct of table games. The board may authorize the executive director to designate specific areas of a licensed facility, other than the gaming floor, or specific areas of a hotel, including conference rooms, ballrooms or other rooms, in which the certificate holder may conduct contests or tournaments. No certificate holder may be approved to conduct table games in a licensed facility or a hotel unless the areas to be designated are equipped with adequate security and surveillance equipment to ensure the integrity of the conduct of a table game contest or tournament. The certificate holder shall notify the board of the number of gaming tables that the certificate holder intends to operate during a contest or tournament, and the board shall designate an employee of the board to approve or deny the request. An authorization granted under this section may not:
(1) Impose any criteria or requirements regarding the contents or structure of a hotel which are unrelated to the conduct of table games.
(2) Authorize the placement or operation of slot machines in a hotel.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 13A02 - Regulatory authority
Section 13A03 - Temporary table game regulations
Section 13A04 - Commonwealth resident employment goals
Section 13A11 - Authorization to conduct table games
Section 13A12 - Petition requirements
Section 13A14 - Table game authorization hearing process; public input hearings
Section 13A15 - Standard for review of petitions
Section 13A16 - Award of certificate
Section 13A16.1 - Amendment of statement of conditions
Section 13A17 - Table game operation certificate
Section 13A18 - Timing of initial table game authorizations
Section 13A21 - Authorized locations for operation
Section 13A22 - Commencement of table game operations
Section 13A22.1 - Table game tournaments
Section 13A23 - Training of employees and potential employees
Section 13A23.1 - Training equipment
Section 13A24 - Condition of continued operation
Section 13A25 - Table game accounting controls and audit protocols
Section 13A26 - Cash equivalents
Section 13A27 - Other financial transactions
Section 13A28 - Key employees and occupation permits
Section 13A29 - Application of Clean Indoor Air Act
Section 13A29.1 - Application of Liquor Code
Section 13A41 - Table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards
Section 13A61 - Table game authorization fee