Title XXIV, Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions

I. All devices and equipment used to conduct games of chance shall be subject to inspection by duly authorized law enforcement or lottery commission officials. II. No mechanism or device, which can be used to regulate odds, shall be permitted to operate games of chance.

The prizes received pursuant to this compact shall be exempt from all state, county, municipal and local taxes within the party state.

The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the operation, conduct, location, and oversight of sports books. The commission may enact emergency rules, which will take effect upon approval.

This compact may be reduced or expanded as to the number of member states, with the approval of the individual states' commissions. If the number of states participating in the tri-state lotto compact changes, the tri-state lotto commission may change the name of the lotto game, …

If a charitable organization operates games of chance itself, such games of chance shall be conducted with equipment that is: I. Owned absolutely; or II. Used without payment or any compensation therefor by the charitable organization.

The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The application procedure for lucky 7 licenses. II. Information to be required on lucky 7 license applications. III. The sale of lucky 7 tickets. IV. The licensing of manufacturers and distributors of lucky …

I. The lucky 7 license fee shall be $10 per month or any part of a month for up to 12 consecutive months per application. II. Applications for renewal shall be received by the commission 15 days prior to expiration, unless such requirement is waived by the commission for good cau…

I. If a charitable organization operates games of chance itself, such games of chance shall be conducted within a facility that is: (a) The charitable organization's primary meeting place; or (b) Used by the charitable organization without payment or any compensation. II. No rent…

This compact shall become effective when at least 2 party states with a combined population of 2,000,000 or more people enact the compact into law.

Literature advertising or promoting the use and possession of gambling machines may be printed in and distributed from this state; provided, however, that such literature shall not be designed for distribution in any state which forbids such literature.

I. No fantasy sports contest operator shall offer any fantasy sports contests with an entry fee in this state without first being registered with the commission. However, a fantasy sports contest operator that offered fantasy sports contests in this state prior to the effective d…

The commission is authorized to operate a sports book for the purposes of accepting and paying sports wagers by authorized bettors within the state in conformance with the requirements of this chapter.

The state of New Hampshire enters into the following compact with the states of Maine and Vermont, subject to the terms and conditions stated in the compact.

A charitable organization may conduct a raffle to promote the purpose for which it was organized, in the manner hereinafter provided, and not otherwise.

The lottery commission shall administer and enforce this subdivision relating to bingo.

The commission, with the assistance of the attorney general and the chief of police of any city or town where licensed facilities are located, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. To enforce the requirements of this chapter, the commission may exercise all…

The lottery commission, with the assistance of the attorney general and the chief of police of any city or town where games of chance are held, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

I. In games where chips have no monetary value, except for high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 3 percent of all funds collected from players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to…

The commission may issue a lucky 7 license to a charitable organization for the sale of lucky 7 or similar tickets under the following conditions: I. The license shall specify where the tickets may be offered for sale, provided that the license shall not authorize a charitable or…

No charitable organization shall act as an agent for conducting a game of chance, where it is unlawful for the charitable organization's principal to conduct such a game.

I. Only bona fide members of a charitable organization licensed under this subdivision shall sell lucky 7 tickets, except that salaried employees, as defined in rules adopted by the commission, of a licensed veterans or fraternal organization may sell lucky 7 tickets only on the …

I. (a) A charitable organization shall submit a complete financial report for all game dates licensed under RSA 287-D:4 to the lottery commission on forms approved by the lottery commission within 15 days of the end of each month during which a game of chance was held. Such repor…

I. A licensed distributor shall pay a fee of $15 per 3,500 tickets or any portion thereof contained in each deal of pull tab tickets. The commission shall not authorize deal sizes over 14,000 tickets. II. A licensed distributor shall pay a fee of $6 per deal of bag tickets. III. …

I. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any person who violates RSA 287-D shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Each day on which a game of chance is played in violation of RSA 287-D shall constitute a …

The commission shall license distributors and manufacturers to supply lucky 7 tickets sold in this state. Every lucky 7 ticket sold in this state shall be purchased from a licensed distributor and manufactured by a licensed manufacturer. A license shall be issued to a distributor…

Licensees shall pay for purchased tickets no later than 30 calendar days after delivery. Unless a waiver is given by the commission for good cause shown, no charitable organization may purchase tickets from a different distributor when that charitable organization has failed to c…

I. A charitable organization shall submit a complete financial report for each license issued under RSA 287-E:20 to the commission within 105 days from the date of issue and every 90 days thereafter, or within 15 days after the expiration date of the license, whichever occurs fir…

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission issued pursuant to this chapter may apply to the commission for a rehearing within 15 business days of the decision. Rehearings and appeals shall be governed by RSA 541.

The lottery commission may issue subpoenas for witnesses and for documents relative to investigations or adjudicatory hearings held by the lottery commission. The attorney general shall assist the lottery commission in matters pertaining to the enforcement of subpoenas.

The commission shall suspend or revoke the license of any licensee and/or impose an administrative fine upon the licensee upon a finding that the licensee has violated any provision of this subdivision. Any licensee whose license is revoked shall not be eligible for licensure for…

I. The lottery commission, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 287-E:18, may impose an administrative order and fine, which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation for each offense, upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules ado…

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission to deny or revoke a lucky 7 license may apply to the commission for a rehearing within 15 business days of the decision. Rehearings and appeals shall be governed by RSA 541.

The general court finds use of gambling machines is pervasive statewide with little or no oversight by the state. The general court also finds that redemption slot machines are frequently a front for unlawful gambling, and the use of such machines siphons money away from legal, c…

The lottery commission or, when applicable, the hearings officer, may issue subpoenas for witnesses and for documents relative to investigations or adjudicatory hearings held by the commission.

I. (a) Any city or town desiring to adopt the provisions of RSA 287-E may do so by presenting the following question to the voters: "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 287-E relative to the conduct of games of bingo and the sale of lucky 7 tickets?" (b) The ballot containing th…

For purposes of this subdivision: I. "Antique gambling machine" means any device or equipment at least 25 years old which is in the possession of a collector and which is not maintained or operated for gambling purposes. II. "Collector" means a person who for nostalgic reasons, m…

Any city or town currently conducting bingo or lucky 7 shall be allowed to continue such activities until and unless rescinded pursuant to RSA 287-E:27, IV.

The provisions of RSA 647 relative to gambling offenses shall not apply to bingo games or to the sale of lucky 7 tickets if such bingo games and lucky 7 ticket sales are conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

The commission shall investigate and enforce this subdivision relating to gambling machines and shall have statewide jurisdiction whether or not persons or entities are licensed by the commission. The commission may seek administrative search warrants as required, and may issue s…

A person shall be in violation of this subdivision if such person conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns all or part of a business, and such person or business possesses or promotes gambling on a gambling machine.

I. In addition to any other penalties provided for by law, any person who violates RSA 287-E shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Each day on which a bingo game is played or a ticket is sold in violation of RSA 287-E…

This compact is enacted to implement the operation of tri-state lotto, for the purpose of raising additional revenue for each of the party states. Tri-state lotto is not intended to replace any existing lottery game in the party states, but, rather, to be run in addition to these…

The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The application procedure for VLT licenses for game operators. II. Information to be required on VLT license applications for VLT licenses for game operators. III. The conducting and operation of video lotte…

Any corporation desiring to repair, recondition, sell, design, develop and manufacture gambling machines as provided in this chapter shall make application to the office of the secretary of state upon such form as the secretary shall provide. Upon the secretary's determination th…

The lottery commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The application procedure for games of chance licenses for charitable organizations. II. Information to be required on license applications for games of chance licenses for charitable organizations. …