Pennsylvania § 13C13 - Standard for review of petitions.
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§ 13C13. Standard for review of petitions.
(a) General rule.--The board shall approve a petition if the petitioner establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, all of the following:
(1) The petitioner's slot machine license and table game operation certificate are in good standing with the board.
(2) The conduct of sports wagering at the petitioner's licensed facility will increase revenues and employment opportunities.
(3) The petitioner possesses adequate funds or has secured adequate financing to:
(i) Fund any necessary expansion or modification of the petitioner's licensed facility to accommodate the conduct of sports wagering.
(ii) Pay the authorization fee in accordance with section 13C61 (relating to sports wagering authorization fee).
(iii) Commence sports wagering operations at its licensed facility.
(4) The petitioner has the financial stability, integrity and responsibility to conduct sports wagering.
(5) The petitioner has sufficient business ability and experience to create and maintain a successful sports wagering operation.
(6) The petitioner's proposed internal and external security and proposed surveillance measures within the area of the licensed facility where the petitioner seeks to conduct sports wagering are adequate.
(7) The petitioner has satisfied the petition application requirements and provided any other information required by section 13C12(b) (relating to petition requirements).
(b) Timing of approval.--The board shall approve or deny a petition within 120 days following receipt of the completed petition.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13C13 cover?
Section 13C13 ("Standard for review of petitions.") 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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