§ 461a.3. Testing and approval of games and gaming devices, generally.
(a) In accordance with sections 1320, 13A41, 13B41 and 3701 of the act, slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment operated in this Commonwealth must be tested and approved in accordance with § 461a.4(g) (relating to submission for testing and approval) and Chapters 810a, 1112a and 1407a (relating to interactive gaming testing and controls; video gaming terminal, redemption terminal and associated equipment testing and certification; and sports wagering testing and controls).
(b) The general cost of establishment and operation of the Board’s testing facility shall be paid by each manufacturer licensee and gaming related gaming service provider on a quarterly basis based upon each manufacturer’s or gaming related gaming service provider’s proportion of the total number of products reviewed.
(c) The Board will require payment of all costs for the testing and approval of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment submitted by manufacturers or gaming related gaming service providers or installed at a licensed facility or offered on an approved interactive gaming or interactive sports wagering web site or mobile application, or offered at a licensed truck stop establishment, based on the actual direct costs incurred by the Board.
(d) The Board will require a manufacturer licensee or gaming related gaming service provider seeking approval of a slot machine, table games, table game device, interactive game, sports wagering device, video gaming terminal or all associated equipment to pay all costs of transportation, inspection and testing.
(e) Testing of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment may also be conducted at registered private testing and certifications facilities in accordance with sections 1320(b.1), 13A41(b.1), 13B02(a)(2) and 3701(e) of the act and Chapter 469a (relating to private testing and certification facilities), and a report of the testing shall be provided to the Board for abbreviated certification and approval.
(f) The Bureau of Gaming Laboratory Operations shall review the report from the registered private testing and certification facility, and prior to installation or use of a slot machine, table game, table game device, interactive game, sports wagering device, video gaming terminal and all associated equipment at a licensed facility, on an authorized interactive gaming or sports wagering web site or mobile application, or at a licensed truck stop establishment shall report the findings to the Board’s Executive Director for abbreviated certification and approval in accordance with § 461a.4.
Authority The provisions of this § 461a.3 amended under 4 Pa.C.S. § § 1202, 1207, 1317.2, 1319, 1319.1, 1320, 13A02(1) and (2), 13A41, 13B02, 13C02, 1517 and 3302.
Source The provisions of this § 461a.3 amended March 28, 2008, effective March 29, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 1474; amended July 6, 2012, effective July 7, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 4305; amended November 3, 2023, effective November 4, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 6846. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (389292) to (389293).
Cross References This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 461a.20 (relating to server supported slot systems).
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