Pennsylvania § 13C61 - Sports wagering authorization fee.
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§ 13C61. Sports wagering authorization fee.
(a) Amount.--Each slot machine licensee that is issued a sports wagering certificate to conduct sports wagering in accordance with section 13C11 (relating to authorization to conduct sports wagering) shall pay a one-time nonrefundable authorization fee in the amount of $10,000,000.
(b) Payment of fee.--A slot machine licensee shall remit the authorization fee under subsection (a) to the board within 60 days of the approval of a petition to conduct sports wagering. Sports wagering may not be conducted until the fee under subsection (a) is paid in full.
(c) Renewal fee.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a slot machine licensee that is issued a sports wagering certificate shall pay a renewal fee in the amount of $250,000 upon the renewal of its sports wagering certificate in accordance with sections 1326 (relating to renewals) and 13C14(c) (relating to award of certificate).
(d) Failure to pay by deadline.--If a petitioner or sports wagering certificate holder fails to pay the required authorization fee in full within the 60-day time period, the board shall impose a penalty and may grant the petitioner or sports wagering certificate holder up to a six-month extension to pay the authorization fee or any remaining portion of the authorization fee and the penalty.
(e) Suspension of certificate.--The board shall suspend the sports wagering certificate if the sports wagering certificate holder fails to pay the total authorization fee and the penalty prior to the expiration of an extension period granted under subsection (d). The suspension shall remain in effect until final payment is made.
(f) Deposit of fees.--Notwithstanding section 1208 (relating to collection of fees and fines), all sports wagering authorization fees, manufacturer license fees, manufacturer renewal fees and all fees for licenses issued under Chapter 16 (relating to junkets) and all money collected by the board for violations of this subchapter shall be deposited into the General Fund.
Cross References. Section 13C61 is referred to in sections 13C12, 13C13, 13C14, 13C22 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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