Pennsylvania Statutes Title 4 Pa.C.S.A. Amusements § 13F02. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Casino simulcasting.” The simultaneous transmission of live thoroughbred or harness horse race meetings from an in-State sending track, out-of-State sending track or a satellite facility, regardless of licensure status or whether the horse race meetings originate within this Commonwealth or any other state or jurisdiction, to a simulcasting facility in this Commonwealth by satellite devices, television cables, telephone lines or any other telecommunications technology for the purposes of conducting pari-mutuel wagering.

“Casino simulcasting permit” or “simulcasting permit.” A permit awarded by the board under section 13F12 (relating to casino simulcasting permit) which authorizes a licensed gaming entity to conduct casino simulcasting.

“Casino simulcasting permit holder.” A licensed gaming entity that holds a casino simulcasting permit issued by the board in accordance with section 13F12.

“In-State sending track.” A racetrack within this Commonwealth which is operated by a licensed racing entity and is permitted to conduct casino simulcasting.

“Licensed gaming entity.” A person who has been approved for and issued a Category 2 slot machine license, a Category 3 slot machine license or a Category 4 slot machine license in accordance with sections 1304 (relating to Category 2 slot machine license), 1305 (relating to Category 3 slot machine license), 1305.1 (relating to Category 4 slot machine license) and 1325 (relating to license or permit issuance) and who holds a casino simulcasting permit.

“Out-of-State sending track.” An interstate or international racetrack in a state or jurisdiction other than this Commonwealth which is equipped to conduct casino simulcasting and the operator of which is lawfully permitted to conduct horse race meetings and to provide simulcast horse races to slot machine licensees in this Commonwealth.

“Simulcast horse race.” A thoroughbred or harness horse race meeting conducted at a racetrack, whether within or outside this Commonwealth, which is simultaneously transmitted by an approved telecommunications technology to racetracks or simulcasting facilities in this Commonwealth in accordance with regulations of the commission.

“Simulcasting facility.” An area of a licensed facility established and maintained by a licensed gaming entity for the conduct of casino simulcasting in accordance with this chapter, 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 93 (relating to race horse industry reform) and regulations of the board and the commission.