Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 1405a.3 - Sports wagering gaming service provider registration applications(a) A sports wagering gaming service provider or person seeking registration, not otherwise excluded under § 1405a.1(c) (relating to general sports wagering gaming service provider requirements), shall submit a Gaming Service Provider Registration Form. The application and fee toward the cost of the investigation of the sports wagering gaming service provider applicant, as posted on the Board's web site, shall be submitted to the Bureau of Licensing by the sports wagering gaming service provider unless otherwise directed by the Bureau of Licensing.(b) In addition to the materials required under subsection (a), an applicant for a sports wagering gaming service provider registration shall do all of the following: (1) Submit release authorizations for each individual required to be qualified under § 1405a.4 (relating to qualification of individuals and entities of certified sports wagering gaming service providers).(2) Comply with the general application requirements in Chapters 421a and 423a (relating to general provisions; and applications; statement of conditions; wagering restrictions).(3) Submit fingerprints of all of the following individuals in a manner prescribed by the Bureau:(i) Each officer and director of the registered sports wagering gaming service provider applicant. For purposes of this subparagraph, "officer" means a president, 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 sports wagering gaming service provider applicant.(iii) Each salesperson of a registered sports wagering gaming service provider who solicits business from, or has regular contact with, any representatives of a certificate holder or licensee or any employee of a registered sports wagering gaming service provider applicant who will be engaging in that conduct.(c) A person who holds any direct or indirect ownership or beneficial interest in a registered sports wagering gaming service provider or has the right to any profits or distributions directly or indirectly, from the registered sports wagering gaming service provider or applicant for sports wagering 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.(d) Each of the individuals required to submit fingerprints under subsection (b)(3) shall be found qualified by the Board.(e) An individual who is a gaming or nongaming employee as defined in §§ 401a.3 and 1401a.2 (relating to definitions) shall obtain a gaming employee occupation permit in accordance with §§ 435a.3 and 1406a.4 (relating to occupation permit; and sports wagering gaming employees) or a nongaming employee registration in accordance with §§ 435a.5 and 1406a.5 (relating to nongaming employee registration; and sports wagering nongaming employees).(f) An applicant for a sports wagering gaming service provider registration shall reimburse the Board for costs incurred in conducting the investigation of the applicant.(g) A sports wagering gaming service provider registration will not be issued until all fees and costs have been paid.