New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Charitable organization" means "charitable organization" as defined in RSA 287-E:1, V, namely "any bona fide religious, charitable, civic, veterans or fraternal organization which shall have been registered with the secretary of state for at least 2 years and in existence and or…

"Commercial hall" means "commercial hall" as defined by RSA 287-E: 1, V-a namely "any hall owned or leased by an individual, corporation, realty trust, partnership, association or any other person who rents or leases the hall to a charitable organization for the operation of bing…

"Commission" means the New Hampshire lottery commission established pursuant to RSA 284:21-a, or its designated staff having authority to perform administrative and clerical functions for the commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.10 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed…

"Distributor" means any person who sells, leases, offers or otherwise provides, distributes, or services any bingo cards or associated equipment for use or play in this state. This term includes shared carryover coverall service providers. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.11 Der…

"Free play" means any bingo card, or sheet for a bingo game, other than a winner-take-all or carryover coverall, offered by coupon or any other means during a licensed bingo event which only certain persons are awarded for no cost or for a cost less than that listed on the game p…

"Game program" means a written document available to all players prior to the start of any bingo event that describes the name(s), type(s) and order of the game(s) to be played, all prizes to be offered and such other information as specified in Lot 7005.07. Notes N.H. Admin. Cod…

"Gaming consultant" means "gaming consultant" as defined in RSA 287-E1, VI-b, namely "any individual or business entity who is hired by or otherwise receives compensation from a charitable organization to provide gaming related services including consultation, management, assista…

"Hotel" means "hotel" as defined in RSA 78-A:3, III, namely "an establishment which holds itself out to the public by offering sleeping accommodations for rent, whether or not the major portion of its operating receipts is derived from sleeping accommodations. The term includes, …

"Host hall" means "host hall" as defined by RSA 287-E:1, X, namely, "a commercial hall or charitable organization approved by the commission where a shared carryover coverall game originates." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.16 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 20…

"House rules" means instructions adopted by the charitable organization that describes how bingo games are played and won as specified in Lot 7005.06 below. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.17 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, Effective 6/…

"Lighted game board" means a large lighted board displaying the numbers 1 through 75 which light up as the numbered balls are announced and placed in a rack. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.18 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, Effective 6…

"Manufacturer" means any person who manufactures, builds, rebuilds, fabricates, assembles, produces, programs, designs, or otherwise makes modifications to any bingo cards, sheets or associated equipment for use or play in this state. This term includes manufacturers of shared ca…

"Mixing machine" means a machine containing 75 numbered balls and a blower attachment blowing air on the balls to mix them up and randomly force one ball at a time up a chute to be drawn. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.20 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, P…

"Packet" means a group of bingo paper sheets that are manufactured, collated, and sold by the manufacturer as a unit. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.21 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, Effective 6/26/2020, Expires 6/27/2030 (See Revisio…

"Package" means any combination of separately invoiced bingo paper sheets or packets that are sold as a single unit to players. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.22 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, Effective 6/26/2020, Expires 6/27/2030 (S…

"Participating hall" means "participating hall" as defined by RSA 287-E:1, X, namely, "a commercial hall or charitable organization approved by the commission that receives a simulcast of the shared carryover coverall played at the host hall." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.23…

"Private campground" means "private campground" as defined in RSA 287-E:1, VIII, namely "privately owned property, open to the public upon payment of a fee, which has been divided into 10 or more defined spaces upon which tents may be erected or recreational vehicles may be parke…

"Progressive" means "progressive" as defined in RSA 287-E:1, IX namely "a variation to any bingo game wherein a player receives a prize for achieving coverall in 50 or fewer balls drawn and if no player achieves coverall within 50 or fewer balls drawn, the number of balls drawn s…

"Senior citizens organization" means a nonprofit association or club whose members are 55 years of age or older, and which exists for the mutual support and benefit of New Hampshire's senior citizens. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.26 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed Ju…

"Shared carry-over-coverall" means "shared carry-over coverall" as defined in RSA 287-E:1, X, namely, "a carry-over cover all bingo game conducted at a host hall and exhibited simultaneously to at least one participating hall by means of an electronic simulcast feed for the purpo…

"Shared carry-over coverall service provider" means a licensed distributor that provides bingo paper, bingo game system equipment, or services for the operation of a shared carryover coverall game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.28 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July …

"Sheet" means a single piece of paper on which 3 or more bingo cards are printed and of a predetermined color used to distinguish it for use with a specific bingo game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.29 Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, …

"Winner-take-all game" means a game, pursuant to RSA 287-E:7, XIII, in which all money received for the game is awarded, less the 7 percent (%) tax and 7% game reimbursement fee specified in RSA 287-E:7, XIII, to the winner of the game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7002.30 Derive…

(a) Manufacturers and distributors shall not supply or sell bingo paper supplies, electronic bingo player systems, or shared carryover coverall supplies or networking systems in New Hampshire without possessing a current and valid license issued by the commission in accordance wi…

(a) Charitable organization shall not hold games of bingo without possessing a current and valid license issued by the commission in accordance with RSA 287-E and this chapter. (b) To be eligible for licensure, an organization shall: (1) Be a bona fide religious, charitable, civi…

(a) In accordance with RSA 287-E:7, II(b), no person shall receive compensation for providing gaming related services, as described in (b) below, unless licensed by the commission as a gaming consultant, and the services to be provided are agreed to in writing, in advance of said…

(a) No individual or entity, other than a charitable organization or governmental subdivision, shall lease or rent premises for the conduct of bingo without a commercial hall license issued by the commission. (b) To obtain a commercial hall license, the individual or entity shall…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:13-a, to be eligible to act as a host hall for shared bingo games, the applicant must hold a valid bingo license under RSA 287-E:6. (b) Any commercial hall or charitable organization wishing to act as a host hall shall submit the following documentation …

(a) In accordance with RSA 287-E:12, a private campground or hotel may conduct bingo games without a license when the private campground or hotel: (1) Has been in existence for at least 2 years in the city or town where the games are to be held; (2) Was not established solely for…

(a) The commission shall approve an application and issue the applicable license when: (1) The applicant has been found to meet the requirements for licensure as set forth under RSA 287-E and this chapter. (2) The application has been found to be complete and accurate; (3) The ap…

(a) Licenses issued in accordance with this chapter shall be non-transferable, and shall expire in accordance with the following:(1) Distributor or manufacturer licenses shall expire on June 30 following the date of issue; (2) Charitable organization licenses shall expire on the …

All licensees shall: (a) Conduct charitable gaming activities in a manner that ensures: (1) The integrity of the game; (2) That the games are fair, secure, and able to be auditable and operate correctly; and (3) That all games are free from corruption, criminal influences, and co…

(a) Each licensed manufacturer of bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems shall: (1) Ensure that all bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems sold or supplied for use in New Hampshire comply with the standards set forth in this chapter; (2) When s…

(a) Each licensed distributor of bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems shall: (1) Ensure that all bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems sold or supplied for use in New Hampshire comply with the standards set forth in this chapter; (2) Only su…

Licensed charitable organizations shall: (a) Adopt house rules in accordance with Lot 7005.06 below; (b) Prominently display the following documents within the commercial hall or facility in areas that are accessible to and easily seen by the public, including in the immediate ar…

(a) The amount of the hall rental to the charitable organization shall not exceed $10 per player per charitable organization's bingo event. (b) The commercial hall shall provide, as part of the hall rental fee, the following items and services to the charitable organization:(1) H…

(a) A host hall shall obtain approval from the commission, in accordance with Lot 7003.07, before holding a shared carryover coverall bingo game. (b) The host hall shall only simulcast shared carryover coverall games to participating halls located within New Hampshire and license…

(a) The requirements set forth in Lot 7004.04 above shall apply to the licensed gaming consultant when the consultant is acting on behalf of the organization per a written agreement. (b) In addition to the requirements of (a) above, the licensed gaming consultant shall provide ga…

(a) The charitable organization shall: (1) Only use bingo equipment that is free of any defects and functioning in proper working order; and (2) Furnish or operate bingo equipment in such a manner that each player is given an equal opportunity to win. (b) Bingo ball machines and …

(a) Cards, and sheets used in the conduct of bingo games shall be designed to be disposable and comply with the following manufacture standards: (1) The paper used should be of sufficient weight and quality to: a. Allow for legible numbers and prevent ink from spreading or bleedi…

(a) A card-minding system shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise furnished to any person for use in the conduct of bingo until it has been: (1) Tested by an authorized independent testing laboratory to ensure that the device and proprietary software conforms to the restrictions …

(a) A shared carryover coverall game shall only be simulcast using audio and video technologies that have been approved by the commission. (b) The audio and video technology used to link the facilities may include cable, internet, satellite, broadband, or telephone technology, or…

(a) Only game patterns that have been approved by the commission shall be used in a game of bingo. (b) To obtain approval of a bingo game pattern that has not previously been approved by the commission, the charitable organization shall submit a written request to the commission …

(a) A charitable organization shall adopt and follow house rules that do not violate RSA 287-E or this chapter, and address a minimum of the following: (1) What constitutes a bingo and whether or not the last number called need be involved; (2) The responsibility of the bingo pla…

(a) A charitable organization shall only play bingo games as identified on a game programs. (b) The game program shall not include: (1) Games designed to be concluded quickly for the sole purpose of allowing the operation of electronic Lucky 7 machines, such as games with multipl…

The following documents shall be prominently displayed within the hall in areas that are accessible to and easily seen by the public, including in the immediate area where the bingo games are played: (a) The current bingo license of the charitable organization hosting the game; (…

(a) Auxiliaries are any group of people functioning in a subsidiary capacity to assist the primary charitable organization. (b) Auxiliaries may assist the primary charity in the operation of a bingo game if all of the following are true: (1) The auxiliary has been in existence fo…