4 Pa.C.S. § 13C21
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(a) Restriction.--A sports wagering certificate holder may only be permitted to conduct sports wagering at a licensed facility, a temporary facility authorized under subsection (b), an area authorized under subsection (c) or through an Internet-based system.
(b) Temporary facilities.--The board may permit a sports wagering certificate holder to conduct sports wagering at a temporary facility that is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to a licensed facility, as approved by the board, for a period not to exceed 18 months.
(c) Powers and duties of board.--
(1) Upon request made by a sports wagering certificate holder, the board, in consultation with the commission, may determine the suitability of a Category 1 licensed gaming entity that is also a licensed racing entity authorized to conduct pari-mutuel wagering at nonprimary locations under 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 93 (relating to race horse industry reform) to conduct sports wagering at nonprimary locations.
(2) No sports wagering certificate holder may be approved to conduct sports wagering in a nonprimary location unless the areas of the nonprimary location where sports wagering will be conducted are equipped with adequate security and surveillance equipment to ensure the integrity of the conduct of sports wagering.
(3) An authorization granted under this subsection may not:
(i) Impose any criteria or requirements regarding the contents or structure of a nonprimary location that are unrelated to the conduct of sports wagering.
(ii) Authorize the placement or operation of slot machines or table games in a nonprimary location. Cross References. Section 13C21 is referred to in section 13C11 of this title.
(b) Temporary facilities.--The board may permit a sports wagering certificate holder to conduct sports wagering at a temporary facility that is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to a licensed facility, as approved by the board, for a period not to exceed 18 months.
(c) Powers and duties of board.--
(1) Upon request made by a sports wagering certificate holder, the board, in consultation with the commission, may determine the suitability of a Category 1 licensed gaming entity that is also a licensed racing entity authorized to conduct pari-mutuel wagering at nonprimary locations under 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 93 (relating to race horse industry reform) to conduct sports wagering at nonprimary locations.
(2) No sports wagering certificate holder may be approved to conduct sports wagering in a nonprimary location unless the areas of the nonprimary location where sports wagering will be conducted are equipped with adequate security and surveillance equipment to ensure the integrity of the conduct of sports wagering.
(3) An authorization granted under this subsection may not:
(i) Impose any criteria or requirements regarding the contents or structure of a nonprimary location that are unrelated to the conduct of sports wagering.
(ii) Authorize the placement or operation of slot machines or table games in a nonprimary location. Cross References. Section 13C21 is referred to in section 13C11 of this title.
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