Pennsylvania § 13B11 - Authorization to conduct interactive gaming.
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§ 13B11. Authorization to conduct interactive gaming.
(a) Authority of board.--The board may authorize a slot machine licensee:
(1) To conduct interactive gaming directly or through an interactive gaming operator under an interactive gaming agreement, including contests and tournaments and any other game which is determined by the board to be suitable for interactive gaming.
(2) To deploy interactive gaming skins or interactive gaming websites to facilitate the conduct of interactive gaming activities.
(a.1) Additional authority of board.--Pursuant to section 13B12(a.1) (relating to interactive gaming certificate required and content of petition), the board may authorize a qualified gaming entity to:
(1) Conduct interactive gaming directly or through an interactive gaming operator under an interactive gaming agreement, including contests and tournaments and any other game which is determined by the board to be suitable for interactive gaming.
(2) Deploy interactive gaming skins or interactive gaming websites to facilitate the conduct of interactive gaming activities.
(a.2) Categorization.--The board, in the board's sole discretion, shall categorize each authorized interactive game as one of the following:
(1) A peer-to-peer interactive game.
(2) A non-peer-to-peer interactive game which simulates slot machines.
(3) A non-peer-to-peer interactive game which simulates table games.
(b) Authority to play interactive games.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who is 21 years of age or older is hereby permitted to participate as a registered player in interactive gaming and wagering associated with playing an authorized interactive game offered by an interactive gaming certificate holder in accordance with this chapter and regulations of the board. Except as provided in Subchapter G (relating to miscellaneous provisions), a registered player must be physically located within this Commonwealth in order to participate in interactive gaming.
Cross References. Section 13B11 is referred to in section 13B51 of this title.
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Section 13B11 ("Authorization to conduct interactive gaming.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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