Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 1401a.5 - Conduct of sports wagering generally(a) Sports wagering may only be conducted in this Commonwealth by a sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator on behalf of a sports wagering certificate holder. A sports wagering operator may be a licensed interactive gaming operator and provide interactive gaming and sports wagering services.(b) Sports wagering conducted in this Commonwealth by a sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator may only be offered to players as follows: (1) At a designated, clearly identified sports wagering area, at the sports wagering certificate holder's licensed facility.(2) At a temporary facility that is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to the sports wagering certificate holder's slot machine licensed facility for a period not to exceed 18 months.(3) At a nonprimary location of a Category 1 slot machine licensee under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 93 (relating to race horse industry reform).(4) At a Category 4 licensed facility, if the holder of the Category 4 slot machine license also holds a Category 1, 2 or 3 slot machine license and has acquired a sports wagering certificate under that Category 1, 2 or 3 license.(5) Through a single interactive sports wagering web site or mobile application that clearly and prominently displays the name of the sports wagering certificate holder.(c) Sports wagering certificate holders may employ the services of a sports wagering operator to assist its sports wagering operations through any or all of the means identified in subsection (b). A sports wagering certificate holder:(1) May employ the services of two sports wagering operators only if one sports wagering operator provides services related to retail sports wagering and the other provides services related to interactive or mobile sports wagering.(2) May only offer one sports wagering web site and one sports wagering mobile application.(d) A sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator may not permit the following individuals to engage in sports wagering activities:(1) Individuals under 21 years of age.(2) Individuals on the Board's sports wagering exclusion list.(3) Individuals on the Board's casino self-exclusion list for retail sports wagering or the interactive gaming self-exclusion list for interactive or mobile sports wagering.(4) Individuals located outside of Pennsylvania.(e) A sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator seeking to offer interactive or mobile sports wagering shall have a server or other equipment located in this Commonwealth that is capable of receiving sports wagering bets and that conforms with the requirements set forth by the Board in Subpart L (relating to interactive gaming).(f) A sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator seeking to offer interactive or mobile sports wagering shall utilize geolocation tools to ensure players placing sports wagering bets are located in this Commonwealth.(g) As set forth in § 1408a.9 (relating to integrity monitoring), a sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator shall employ the services of a third-party integrity monitor that is certified by the Board as required under § 1405a.1(a)(4) (relating to general sports wagering gaming service provider requirements) to assist the sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator in protecting against and identifying suspicious or illegal sports wagering activities, or otherwise demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that it has established an in-house unit capable of performing this function with appropriate segregation of functions and reporting duties.(h) As set forth in § 1408a.8 (relating to risk management), a sports wagering certificate holder or sports wagering operators shall employ the services of a third-party risk manager that is certified by the Board as required under § 1405a.1(a)(4) to assist the certificate holder or a sports wagering operator to manage the risk and liabilities associated with operating a sportsbook, or otherwise demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that it has established an in-house unit capable of performing this function with appropriate segregation of functions and reporting duties.(i) A sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator may not commence sports wagering operations through any of the means identified in subsection (b) to players in this Commonwealth until the Board approves all necessary associated applications, including applications of key employees, gaming employees, manufacturers, suppliers and gaming service providers.(j) A sports wagering certificate holder or a sports wagering operator shall comply with all applicable Federal laws governing the conduct of sports wagering and interstate commerce. This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 1401a.9 (relating to physical characteristics of sports wagering areas; security and surveillance of sports wagering area; other requirements).