New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Authorized employee" means an employee of the keno licensee who has been authorized to sell keno tickets. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.02 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effective 10/27/2017, Expires 10/27/2027.

"Commission" means the New Hampshire lottery commission established pursuant to RSA 284:21-a, or its designated staff acting on behalf of the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.03 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effect…

"Consecutive draws" means the number of successive keno draws, such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, for which a player may make a selection on a single keno ticket. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.04 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effe…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the New Hampshire lottery commission appointed in accordance with RSA 284:21-b, II. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.05 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effective 10/27/2017, E…

"Keno" means "keno" as defined in RSA 284:41, namely "any game where a player purchases a ticket from a field of 80 numbers and selects a specific amount of numbers. A random number generator employed by the commission chooses 20 numbers at random and the player is paid out again…

"Quic pic" means a function that allows an on-line terminal to automatically and randomly select keno numbers for a player. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.07 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effective 10/27/2017, Expires 10/27/…

"Spots" means the quantity of numbers, from one to 12, that a player may play per game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.08 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effective 10/27/2017, Expires 10/27/2027.

"Winning numbers" means the 20 numbers between one and 80 randomly selected from each drawing. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 1102.09 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 45, Filed November 09, 2017, Proposed by #12412, Effective 10/27/2017, Expires 10/27/2027.

(a) No individual or entity shall offer keno without possessing a current and valid keno license issued by the commission in accordance with RSA 284:41-51 and this chapter. (b) To qualify for a license: (1) The premises where the keno games will be operated from shall:a. Be locat…

(a) An application for a license shall be complete when the commission determines that all items required by Lot 1103.01(c) or (e) above, as applicable, have been received. (b) If, upon review, the commission determines that the application contains apparent errors or omissions, …

(a) The commission shall deny an application or revoke a license when it finds that the applicant or licensee:(1) Has not met the qualifications for licensure as set forth in Lot 1103.01(b) above; (2) Does not have an area within the premises that is suitable for the placement of…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 284:45, VI(d), no minor under the age of 18 shall be allowed to purchase or redeem a keno ticket. Any ticket purchased by an individual under the age of 18 or by the agent of the individual shall be void. A winning ticket presented by an individual under the a…

Except as otherwise provided herein, a valid bet on keno using the on-line system shall be a bet which is: (a) Placed with and accepted by an authorized employee; (b) Paid for in full at the time the bet is placed; (c) Recorded correctly on a computer generated ticket; (d) Repres…

(a) Bets may be placed by the bettor by: (1) Orally instructing the authorized employee of the number selections the bettor wishes to play, and the sales agent then registering the bet via the terminal keyboard; (2) Using the "quic pic" feature by which the on-line computer syste…

(a) The betting ticket shall be a bearer instrument unless signed by the owner, and a prize may be claimed by anyone in possession of an unsigned, winning ticket. (b) Authorized employee may pay claims up to and including the sum of $599. Any claim of more than $599 shall be made…

(a) The commission shall rely solely upon its computer records in determining whether or not a particular prize has been paid, and the status as determined by the commission's online gaming system shall be binding on the holder. (b) In the event of a lost, stolen, or mislaid tick…

(a) Keno licensees shall pay all sums due to the commission on the date established for payment. (b) Failure to make payment when due shall result in the commission taking the following actions: (1) If no other failures have occurred within the previous 12-month, the licensee sha…

(a) In accordance with RSA 284:48, II, the licensee shall pay all prizes of greater than $500 by check, on a single wager. The licensee shall not cash checks which it issues. (b) All prizes shall be paid in full, less required tax withholdings, at the time the claim is made and a…

In accordance with RSA 284:48, licensees shall: (a) Maintain a separate checking account for the deposit and disbursement of all income relating to lottery, except cash prizes awarded at the games. No lottery funds shall be commingled with other funds of the licensee; (b) Retain …

This chapter provides procedural rules for the conduct of hearings before the New Hampshire lottery commission affecting the rights or privileges of any person or organization. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 201.01 #12093, eff 1/27/2017 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for …

The procedures specified in this chapter shall apply whenever hearings before the commission are required by statute or rule. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 201.02 #12093, eff 1/27/2017 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Lot 200) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading f…

The following definitions shall apply: (a) "Appearance" means a written notification to the commission that a party or a party's representative intends to actively participate in a hearing; (b) "Commission" means the New Hampshire lottery commission established pursuant to RSA 28…

Failure to comply with Lot 200 shall result in the commission: (a) Refusing to accept a non-compliant document for filing; (b) Denying or conditionally denying a non-compliant application or request; or (c) Issuing an order adverse to a non-compliant person. Notes N.H. Admin. Cod…

(a) The presiding officer, upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, shall suspend or waive any requirement or limitation imposed by this chapter upon reasonable notice to affected persons when the proposed waiver or suspension appears to be lawful, and woul…

Any person who has personal knowledge that any other person, or any organization licensed or otherwise approved by the commission has violated any statute or rule administered by the commission may file a complaint against that person or organization. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot…

Misconduct sufficient to support a complaint shall include, but is not limited to: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in dealing with the commission or with the public; and (b) Violation of any statutes or rules administered by the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 204.02…

Complaints filed with the commission shall contain: (a) The name and address of the complainant; (b) The name and address of the complainant's representative, if any; (c) A concise statement of the facts which caused the complainant to file the complaint; (d) The identification o…

(a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the commission shall determine whether or not the complaint has merit to commence an investigation, in accordance with the criteria set forth in Lot 205.01(a) below. (b) The commission shall, pursuant to the report of the investigating officer (s)…

(a) The commission shall conduct an investigation if: (1) Information is received which leads the commission to believe a violation of any statute administered by the commission, or of any commission rule, has occurred or is likely to occur; (2) A complaint against a person or or…

(a) The commission or appointed investigating officer(s) shall interview the person/organization alleged to have committed the violation or about to commit a violation, and/or any other person who might have knowledge of the violation or potential violation. (b) The commission sh…

These rules shall apply to all proceedings conducted by the commission except rulemaking and non-adjudicative investigations. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 206.01 #12093, eff 1/27/2017 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Lot 200) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading f…

(a) All hearings shall be conducted by an individual appointed or authorized to serve as a presiding officer. (b) In accordance with RSA 284:13, II, the commission shall, in accordance with the rules adopted in accordance with RSA 541-A, appoint a hearings officer or hearings off…

(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, the presiding officer shall, for good cause or to avoid the appearance of impropriety or lack of impartiality, withdraw from any hearing governed by this chapter. (b) For the purposes of this section good cause s…

All written documents governed by these rules shall be rebuttably presumed to have been issued on the date noted on the document and to have been filed with the commission on the actual date of receipt by the commission, as evidenced by a date stamp placed on the document by the …

(a) All correspondence, pleadings, motions, or other documents filed under these rules shall: (1) Include the title and docket number of the proceeding, if known; (2) Be typewritten or clearly printed on durable paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size; (3) Be signed by the party or prop…

(a) Copies of all petitions, motions, exhibits, memoranda, or other documents filed by any party to a proceeding governed by these rules shall be delivered by that party to all other parties to the proceeding. (b) All notices, orders, decisions or other documents issued by the pr…

(a) The presiding officer shall establish a record of the proceeding and send a copy of the order of notice to all parties to the proceeding at least 15 days before the first date of the hearing. (b) Copies of all subsequent orders and notices in the proceeding shall also be sent…

(a) Unless otherwise specified, all time periods referenced in this chapter shall be calendar days. (b) Computation of any period of time referred to in these rules shall begin with the day after the action which sets the time period in motion, and shall include the last day of t…

(a) Except where the time is fixed by statute, the commission shall extend or shorten the time provided for the filing of any document, or advance or postpone the time set for any oral hearing if the request for a change of time meets the requirements in (b) and (c) below. (b) A …

(a) Motions shall be in written form and filed with the presiding officer, unless made in response to a matter asserted for the first time at a hearing or on the basis of information which was not received in time to prepare a written motion. (b) Oral motions and any oral objecti…

A hearing shall be commenced by an order of the commission giving notice to the parties as required by Lot 207.04 above. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 210.01 #12093, eff 1/27/2017 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Lot 200) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Lo…

A docket number shall be assigned to each matter to be heard which shall appear on the notice of hearing and all subsequent orders or decisions of the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 210.02 #12093, eff 1/27/2017 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Lot 200) (See …

A notice of a hearing issued by the commission shall contain the information required by RSA 541-A:31, III, namely: (a) A statement of the time, place and nature of any hearing; (b) A statement of the legal authority under which a hearing is to be held; (c) A reference to the par…

A party or the party's representative shall file an appearance that includes the following information: (a) A brief identification of the matter; (b) A statement as to whether or not the representative is an attorney and if so, whether the attorney is licensed to practice in New …

Any party may request, or the presiding officer shall schedule on his or her own initiative, a prehearing conference in accordance with RSA 541-A:31, V to consider: (a) Offers of settlement; (b) Simplification of the issues; (c) Stipulations or admissions as to issues of fact or …

(a) If a party chooses to be represented by some other person, he or she shall notify the commission at the earliest date practical of the name and address of the representative. (b) Any party in a commission proceeding may be represented by counsel, but counsel so retained shall…

The commission shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, upon a finding of misconduct, pursuant to Lot 204.02 above, by any individual relating to representation before the agency, prohibit that individual from acting as representative before the agency. Notes N.H. Admin. …