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Can you summarize 58 PACO VII(N)(1118a)?
Video Gaming > Compulsive and Problem Gaming
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers various aspects related to video gaming in Pennsylvania. It governs the requirements for advertisements related to video gaming, including the prohibition of false or misleading information and the inclusion of a gambling assistance message. The font and text of the gambling assistance message must comply with the Pennsylvania Code. If a particular advertisement is deemed to adversely impact the public or the integrity of video gaming, it must be discontinued upon receipt of written notice from the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gaming. The document also addresses the mandatory training program for employees and management overseeing the video gaming area. Establishment licensees are required to pay a fee assessed by the Board to cover the cost of annual training for their employees and management. At least one employee with a valid occupation permit and successful completion of the training program must be present and supervise the video gaming area when gaming terminals are available for play. Employees are required to receive the training at least once every calendar year, and the establishment licensee or terminal operator licensee must maintain training verifications completed by employees. The document further states that establishment licensees must make available materials provided by the Board regarding compulsive and problem gaming, which must be displayed conspicuously within the video gaming area. Additionally, establishment licensees are required to post signs within the video gaming area, including a statement providing information on gambling assistance and the prohibition of individuals under 21 years of age entering the area. The signs must be prominently displayed at the entrance to the video gaming area and above or below the cash dispensing opening on each automated teller machine within the premises. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Establishment licensees, terminal operators, employees and management overseeing the video gaming area
What does it govern?
Advertisements related to video gaming, mandatory training program for employees and management overseeing the video gaming area, availability of materials regarding compulsive and problem gaming, posting of signs within the video gaming area
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania