FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
If I am a state employee, can I work for a casino?
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
Why do you do a background investigation on each non-gaming applicant?
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
I have a felony on my record. Will this prevent me from getting a registration?
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
If I have bad credit or a previous bankruptcy, will I be denied a non-gaming registration?
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
Will I become a state employee if I am hired by a casino?
Non-Gaming Employee Registrations
What jobs require a non-gaming employee registration?
Gaming Employee Permits
How long do I have to wait to play slot machines or table games at the casino where I used to work as a gaming employee?
Gaming Employee Permits
How much of my criminal history am I required to disclose?
Gaming Employee Permits
Am I able to play the lottery if I am employed with a licensed facility?
Gaming Employee Permits
If I am terminated or resign, what happens to my gaming permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
Do I have to have a job offer before applying for a gaming permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
Am I required to be bonded before I apply for a gaming permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
How old do I have to be to obtain a gaming permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
I have a felony on my record. Will this prevent me from getting a permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
Why do you do a background investigation on each gaming applicant?
Gaming Employee Permits
If I am a state employee, can I work for a casino?
Gaming Employee Permits
Are gaming employees permitted to play slot machines or table games in Pennsylvania?
Gaming Employee Permits
Are gaming employees permitted to bet on horse races in Pennsylvania?
Gaming Employee Permits
If I have bad credit or a previous bankruptcy, will I be denied a gaming permit?
Gaming Employee Permits
Will I become a state employee if I am hired by a casino?
Gaming Employee Permits
What jobs require a gaming employee permit?
Enterprise Licensing
The application requires me to provide copies of my tax returns, what if I do not have a copy of one or more of my tax returns?
Enterprise Licensing
How do I submit foreign taxes requested in my application?
Enterprise Licensing
I have been promoted from a gaming employee to a key employee, do I have to pay the full application fee for a key employee or just pay the difference between the two application fees?
Enterprise Licensing
Can Key Employees keep their license or credential if they resign from their current employer?
Enterprise Licensing
When is my renewal application due?
Hearings and Appeals
What happens after I file my exceptions?
Hearings and Appeals
What happens after I receive a final decision from the Board?
Enterprise Licensing
How long does it take for a principal/key employee application to be acted on by the Board?
Licensing
Who does the PGCB license?
Hearings and Appeals
If I do not agree with the Hearing Officer?s decision, what can I do?
Hearings and Appeals
What happens when the hearing is over?
Hearings and Appeals
What can I expect at a hearing?
Hearings and Appeals
Who else will participate in the hearing?
Hearings and Appeals
Does anyone need to attend the hearing with me?