13A11 - Authorization to conduct table games.
SUBCHAPTER B TABLE GAMES AUTHORIZED Sec. 13A11. Authorization to conduct table games. 13A12. Petition requirements. 13A13. Prohibitions. 13A14. Table game authorization hearing process; public input hearings. 13A15. Standard for review of petitions. 13A16. Award of certificate. 13A16.1. Amendment of statement of conditions. 13A17. Table game operation certificate. 13A18. Timing of initial table game authorizations. § 13A11. Authorization to conduct table games. (a) Authorization.--The board may authorize a slot machine licensee to conduct table games, including table game contests and tournaments, and to operate a system of wagering associated with the conduct of table games at the slot machine licensee's licensed facility. Authorization shall be contingent upon the slot machine licensee's agreement to ensure that slot machine and table game operations will be conducted in accordance with this part and any other conditions established by the board. Nothing in this part shall be construed to create a separate license governing the conduct of table games by slot machine licensees within this Commonwealth. (b) Number of authorized gaming tables.-- (1) A Category 1 and Category 2 slot machine licensee awarded a table game operation certificate may operate up to 250 gaming tables at any one time at its licensed facility. No more than 30% of these gaming tables may be used to play nonbanking games at any one time. Six months following the date of commencement of table game operations, the board may permit a Category 1 or Category 2 certificate holder to increase the number of gaming tables above the number authorized under this paragraph. The certificate holder shall petition the board for the increase at its licensed facility. The board, in considering the petition, shall take into account the appropriateness of the physical space where the gaming tables will be located and the convenience of the public attending the facility. The board may also take into account the potential benefit to the Commonwealth. (2) A Category 3 slot machine licensee awarded a table game operation certificate may operate up to 50 gaming tables at any one time at its licensed facility. No more than 30% of these gaming tables may be used to play nonbanking games at any one time. (3) Nonbanking gaming tables shall seat a maximum of ten players. Cross References. Section 13A11 is referred to in section 13A22.1 of this title.