(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.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 13C02 - Regulatory authority
Section 13C03 - Temporary sports wagering regulations
Section 13C04 - Unauthorized sports wagering
Section 13C11 - Authorization to conduct sports wagering
Section 13C12 - Petition requirements
Section 13C13 - Standard for review of petitions
Section 13C14 - Award of certificate
Section 13C15 - Sports wagering certificate
Section 13C16 - Sports wagering manufacturers
Section 13C21 - Authorized locations for operation
Section 13C22 - Commencement of sports wagering operations
Section 13C23 - Condition of continued operation
Section 13C24 - Principals, key employees and occupation permits
Section 13C25 - Application of Clean Indoor Air Act
Section 13C26 - Application of Liquor Code
Section 13C61 - Sports wagering authorization fee
Section 13C62 - Sports wagering tax
Section 13C63 - Local share assessment