STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Title 58—RECREATION
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
[ 58 PA. CODE CH. 603b ]
Direct Bet Coupons—Statement of Policy
[54 Pa.B. 2093]
[Saturday, April 20, 2024]On February 21, 2024, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (board) adopted the statement of policy in § 603b.1 (relating to Direct Bet Coupons—statement of policy).
Under the authority in 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1202(b)(30) and 13A02(1) and (2) (relating to general and specific powers; and regulatory authority), the board continues to foster the continued performance and growth of the Commonwealth's regulated gaming market and propose policy and regulatory revision as necessary. The board has promulgated a proposed rulemaking that provides for rules governing the distribution and usage of Direct Bet Coupons, a promotional gaming product that is a variation on Match Play Coupons.
This statement of policy contains applicable provisions for a slot machine licensee to begin utilizing Direct Bet Coupons as part of its promotional portfolio. The Direct Bet Coupons mirror Match Play Coupons in terms of issuance, usage, accounting and control requirements.
This statement of policy is in response to the competitive environment faced by this Commonwealth's brick-and-mortar casino facilities as compared to both out-of-State casinos and online gaming operations in this Commonwealth. This statement of policy allows this Commonwealth's brick-and-mortar casinos to offer promotional gaming products in line with those already being offered by their competitors.
Contact Person
The contact person for questions about this statement of policy is Robert Wood, Assistant Chief Counsel, (717) 346-8300.
Effective Date
This statement of policy is effective upon publication.
DENISE J. SMYLER,
Chairperson(Editor's Note: Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Code is amended by adding the statement of policy in § 603b.1 to read as set forth in Annex A. See 54 Pa.B. 2085 (April 20, 2024) for a proposed rulemaking relating to this statement of policy.)
Fiscal Note: 125-249. No fiscal impact; recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 58. RECREATION
PART VII. GAMING CONTROL BOARD
Subpart K. TABLE GAMES
CHAPTER 603b. DIRECT BET COUPONS—
STATEMENT OF POLICY§ 603b.1. Direct Bet Coupons—statement of policy.
(a) On January 24, 2024, the board adopted proposed regulations in proposed rulemaking # 125-247 to authorize Direct Bet Coupons as an additional form of promotional gaming product. Direct Bet Coupons are being authorized as a variation of Match Play Coupons which are authorized under §§ 603a.20 and 603a.21 (relating to Match Play Coupons; physical characteristics and issuance; and Match Play Coupon use). Direct Bet Coupons do not require the patron to ante up money to place a wager.
(b) Direct Bet Coupons or similar products are presently authorized in competing jurisdictions. To ensure this Commonwealth's gaming industry remains competitive, the board intends to expedite Direct Bet Coupons in this Commonwealth.
(c) Beginning on the date of publication of this statement of policy, all licensees may begin the process to develop and implement Direct Bet Coupon promotional programs consistent with the proposed regulations in proposed rulemaking # 125-247.
(d) Upon the adoption and publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the final-form regulations governing Direct Bet Coupons, this statement of policy shall become void in favor of the final-form regulations and shall be subsequently rescinded.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-543. Filed for public inspection April 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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