Pennsylvania Board Asks for Feedback

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today launched a 30-day public-comment period on draft regulations governing application and licensing requirements for operators of gaming facilities across the Commonwealth.

"Act 71 gives the Board the 'power and duty' to adopt the regulations necessary to bring expanded gaming to Pennsylvania and ensure its integrity," said Board Chairman Thomas A. "Tad" Decker. "With each set of regulations we develop, we move a step closer to the day when expanded gaming can begin in the Commonwealth."

Board member Mary Colins, who oversees regulatory issues for the Board, said the draft regulations cover:

-- General application and licensing requirements for gaming facility operators.

-- Specific requirements for operators of gaming facilities at horse-racing tracks, also known as "Category 1" operators.

-- Procedures for obtaining a Category 1 license through alternative licensing standards.

-- Procedures for obtaining a Conditional Category 1 license.

-- Bond or letter of credit specifications.

-- Public input and political subdivision comment.

-- Programs preventing and treating compulsive and problem gaming.