Although the casino you work for may require you to be bonded, the PGCB does not require you to be bonded to apply for a permit.
You must be 18 years old to be employed by a casino.
Yes. However you should check with your casino human resources office to ensure you are not prohibited by corporate policy from betting on horse races.
Gaming employees who are employed by a casino are permitted to play slot machines and table games in Pennsylvania but not at the casino where they are employed.
Yes, but you should check with your agency human resources office to ensure no conflict exists.
A background investigation for each gaming applicant is required by state law in an effort to protect the integrity of gaming in Pennsylvania.
Under the law, gaming employees are not permitted to have a felony conviction within the past 15 years. The type and severity of any felony beyond 15 years ago will be considered when making recommendations for approval and denial.
Reviewing your credit is part of the background investigation, but it is not the only factor used when making recommendations for approval or denial.
No. Casinos are private companies that are regulated by the state.
Generally, a gaming employee permit is required for employees of a licensed facility whose job duties require day-to-day interaction with gaming patrons, gaming equipment or gaming revenues as part of the gaming operation. Positions that require gaming employee permits include, but are not limited to auditors, cage cashiers, dealers, player services representatives, security guards, slot hosts, slot technicians, supervisors and surveillance agents.