N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7105.03

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Lot 7105.03 - Rolling Jackpot Games

(a) A rolling jackpot game shall:

(1) Be organization-specific;

(2) Be location-specific; and

(3) Not be transferable between charitable organizations.

(b) All games contributing to a rolling jackpot prize shall be of the same game form number and manufacturer.

(c) The rolling jackpot amount shall:

(1) In the event there is no winner, be rolled over and added to the designated jackpot value of the next rolling jackpot game of the same name and game form number;

(2) Accumulate until there is a winner, or in the case of a game with multiple jackpots, until there is a winner for each respective designated jackpot; and

(3) Be paid out to players prior to the charitable organization ceasing operations of its rolling jackpot games.

(d) When a rolling jackpot game is played in conjunction with a bingo event, the charitable organization shall have only one deal of the same rolling jackpot game form number on sale at the same time at each licensed location.

(e) A charitable organization may move a rolling jackpot game to a new game time, day of the week, or location provided that:

(1) At least 14 days prior to the change, the organization:

a. Submits a written notification to the commission which includes all relevant details such as the new time, date, or location, and the reason for the move; and

b. Notify players of the change by prominently posting a public notice at the gaming facility, and on any social media accounts held by the organization announcing its intent and providing details relative to the new time, date, or location; and

(2) The operation of the rolling jackpot game is not otherwise changed or amended in any way, including that the jackpot funds remain in the same checking account as was originally designated prior to the change.

(f) Prior to a charitable organization ceasing to offer a given rolling jackpot game that has an unclaimed jackpot, the organization shall:

(1) Develop rules to fully distribute the rolling jackpot in a manner that is fair and preserves the integrity of the game;

(2) At least 14 days prior to the change:

a. Submit a written request for approval to the commission which includes a copy of the rules developed in accordance with (1) above, and any other relevant details including the date and time of the final game; and

b. Prominently posts a public notice at the gaming facility, and on any social media accounts held by the organization announcing its intent to close the game including the rule developed in accordance with (1) above, and any other relevant details;

(3) At least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of ticket sales, prominently display the rules in the immediate area where the tickets will be sold; and

(4) At least 30 minutes prior to and again at the commencement of ticket sales, make a public announcement to inform players where tickets can be purchased and where the rules posted in accordance with (3) above are located.

(g) In the event a charitable organization's license expires, is not renewed, suspended, revoked, or surrendered with an outstanding rolling jackpots, the organization shall:

(1) Arrange for the jackpots to be awarded at a bingo event hosted by another licensed charitable organization within 3 weeks of the loss of licensure;

(2) Develop rules to fully distribute the rolling jackpot in a manner that is fair and preserves the integrity of the game;

(3) At least 7 days prior to the change:

a. Submit a written request for approval to the commission which includes all relevant details of the arrangement including the name of the host organization, and the date, time, and location of the final game; and

b. Prominently posts a public notice of its intent and the date, time, and location of the final game at:

1. The location where the charitable organization held its bingo events prior to its loss of licensure;

2. The location where the final game will be played; and

3. On any social media accounts held by the organization;

(4) At least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of ticket sales, prominently display the rules in the immediate area where the tickets will be sold; and

(5) At least 30 minutes prior to and again at the commencement of ticket sales, make a public announcement to inform players where tickets can be purchased and where the rules posted in accordance with (3) above are located.

(h) The commission shall grant a written request submitted in accordance with (f)(1)a., (g)(2)a., and (h)(2)a. when the new game time, day of the week or location does not negatively impact the fairness or integrity of the game.

(i) A rolling jackpot game shall be considered closed when all prizes have been awarded.

N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7105.03

Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13068, Effective 6/27/2020, Expires 6/27/2030 (See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Lot 7100).

Amended by Number 15, Filed April 11, 2024, Proposed by #13913, Effective 3/22/2024, Expires 3/22/2034.