Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 1108a.1 - Gaming service providers(a) A gaming service provider providing goods or services to a terminal operator licensee that directly relates to the operation and security of a video gaming terminal or redemption terminal shall apply to the Board to be registered as a gaming service provider.(b) A gaming service provider seeking registration shall complete a Gaming Service Provider Registration Form. The original copy and the fee toward the cost of the investigation of the applicant posted on the Board's web site shall be submitted to the Bureau of Licensing by the terminal operator applicant or licensee for whom the gaming service provider will provide goods or services unless otherwise directed by the Bureau of Licensing.(c) In addition to the materials required under subsection (b), an applicant for a gaming service provider registration shall do all of the following:(1) Submit the nonrefundable application fee posted on the Board's web site.(2) Submit fingerprints of the following individuals in a manner prescribed by the Bureau: (i) Each officer and director of the registered gaming service provider applicant. For purposes of this paragraph, "officer" means a president, a chief executive officer, a chief financial officer and a chief operating officer, and any person routinely performing corresponding functions with respect to an organization whether incorporated or unincorporated.(ii) Each individual who has a direct or indirect ownership or beneficial interest of 10% or more in the registered gaming service provider applicant.(iii) Each salesperson of a registered gaming service provider applicant who solicits business from, or has regular contact with, any representatives of a terminal operator applicant or licensee.(d) A person who holds any direct or indirect ownership or beneficial interest in a registered gaming service provider or applicant for gaming service provider registration, or has the right to any profits or distributions directly or indirectly, from the registered gaming service provider or applicant for gaming service provider registration may be required to submit fingerprints if the Bureau determines that the submission of fingerprints of the person is necessary to protect the public interest or to enhance the integrity of gaming in this Commonwealth.(e) Each of the individuals required to submit fingerprints under subsection (b)(2) must be found qualified by the Board.(f) A gaming service provider registration will not be issued until all fees and costs have been paid. This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 1108a.2 (relating to interim authorization).