N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7107.01

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Lot 7107.01 - Lucky 7 Ticket Price and Markings

(a) No lucky 7 ticket shall be sold, or otherwise furnished to any licensee in New Hampshire for use in conducting charitable gaming until an identical sample has been approved by the commission.

(b) Licensed distributors and manufacturers shall only sell lucky 7 tickets that:

(1) Are constructed in such a manner as to be fair, honest, and as such prevents the determination of a winning or losing ticket without removing the tabs or otherwise uncovering the symbols or numbers as intended, whether by manual or electronic methods;

(2) Have a single payout structure, and unique and differential game name assigned to each game form number; and

(3) Have been approved by the commission in accordance with Lot 7109 below.

(c) Each deal shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Each deal shall consist of a maximum of 14,000 tickets;

(2) All tickets making up a particular deal shall be of the same purchase price, not to exceed the maximum allowed in accordance with RSA 287-E:20, II and Lot 7105.02(e) above;

(3) Each deal shall be assigned a unique serial number that:

a. Is a minimum of 5 numeric, alpha, or a combination of numeric and alpha characters; and

b. Has not been used for the same game form number within the past 3 years;

(4) If a seal card is used with a lucky 7 deal, the seal card shall bear the same serial number as each lucky 7 ticket;

(5) Each deal shall include a flare that provides deal specific information including:

a. The game name;

b. The manufacturer's name or distinctive logo;

c. The game form number;

d. The ticket count;

e. The number of winners by denomination with their respective winning symbols or number combinations;

f. The cost per ticket; and

g. The game serial number; and

(6) Each deal shall include instructions on how the game is to be played. This information may be provided on the flare or on a separate information sheet or help screen.

(d) The following shall apply to pre-printed lucky 7 tickets:

(1) A minimum of the following information shall be printed on the exterior of each unopened ticket with an overall area of 2.5 square inches or more:

a. The number of winners and respective winning number(s) or symbol(s);

b. The prize amounts within a deal;

c. The price of each ticket;

d. The game name;

e. The game form number;

f. The serial number;

g. The name or logo of the manufacturer of the ticket;

h. The New Hampshire state seal; and

i. The words "Please play responsibly";

(2) Tickets with an overall area of at least 1.6 square inches but less than 2.5 square inches when unopened, are not required to contain the information in a.-b. above if that information is contained in a flare that accompanies the deal;

(3) Tickets with an overall area of less than 1.6 square inches when unopened are not required to contain the information in (1)a-c. and e. above if the information is contained in a flare that accompanies the deal;

(4) The ticket shall be constructed such that information required by (1)e.-g. above shall remain visible on the ticket when all window tabs have been removed; and

(5) All winning tickets shall have at least one winner protection feature, and all winning tickets that entitle a player to an instant prize greater than $50 shall include an additional form of winner protection.

(e) The following shall apply to electronic lucky 7 tickets printed on demand at the terminal:

(1) The following information shall appear on the interior of the ticket:

a. The game symbols or numbers showing the results of the ticket, which shall be distinguishable and clearly correlate with the game symbols and numbers that appear on the device's monitor;

b. The game form number;

c. The serial number;

d. The name or logo of the manufacturer;

e. The date, time, and gaming location where the ticket was sold; and

f. A unique validation number or barcode from which the validity of the prize can be determined; and

(2) The following shall appear on the exterior of the ticket:

a. The New Hampshire state seal; and

b. The words "Please play responsibly; and

(3) The information required to appear on the flare, pursuant to Lot 7107.01(c)(5) above, shall appear on the video monitor.

(f) If an electronic lucky 7 game includes an extended play feature, a notification shall be provided notifying players that an extended play feature is being utilized to prolong the play of an electronic lucky 7 ticket but will not award a prize in addition to the predetermined prize for that ticket.

(g) All lucky 7 tickets shall be initially displayed with a cover and require player interaction to reveal the symbols and game outcome.

(h) When a cash-out voucher is produced by an electronic lucky 7 ticket dispensing devices, a minimum of the following shall appear on the cash-out voucher:

(1) The location where the electronic lucky 7 ticket dispensing device is located;

(2) The serial number of the electronic lucky seven dispensing device, as issued by the manufacturer;

(3) The value of the unused game plays or winnings in both words and numerical form;

(4) The date and time that the cash-out voucher was printed;

(5) The sequential number of the cash-out voucher;

(6) A unique validation number or barcode that can be used to validate the cash amount payable to the player; and

(7) The period of time during which prizes must be claimed.

(i) The following shall apply to event games as defined by Lot 7102.07:

(1) The game shall consist of a method of randomly selecting numbers or symbols that correspond to the numbers or symbols printed by the manufacture on the ticket;

(2) No ticket shall be both an instant winner and a hold card;

(3) No game shall contain duplicate hold combinations. If a game contains multiple sets of hold combinations, each set must be distinguishable by color or distinguishing feature;

(4) A ticket may contain more than one hold combination;

(5) The number of winners and the prize amount shall be built into the payout structure for the game by the manufacturer; and

(6) Event game prizes shall not be included in determining compliance with RSA 287-E:7, X relative to the total prize limit for a bingo event.

(j) The following shall apply to seal cards:

(1) The following information shall appear on the front of the card:

a. The name of the game;

b. Game form number;

c. Serial number;

d. The name or logo of the manufacturer;

e. The total ticket count;

f. With the exception of rolling jackpot games, a depiction of every prize value that can be won;

g. The number of winning tickets by denomination with their respective winning symbols or number combinations;

h. The cost per ticket; and

i. Individual lines large enough for each selected players' name for games that require such information;

(2) Multiple seal cards for a single game shall each indicate the total number of seal cards played for that game form number.

(k) The following shall apply to rolling jackpot games:

(1) In addition to the information required by (d)-(e) above, the following shall appear on the front of the card:

a. The amount dedicated to the prize pool, if applicable; and

b. For rolling jackpot games, a clearly defined area in which the current amount of the jackpot can be posted;

(2) In the case of an electronic rolling jackpot game, the information required by (1) above may appear on the video monitor;

(3) The rolling jackpot prize shall be:

a. Built into the payout structure for the game; and

b. Included on the flare for each game; and

(4) Each game shall contribute the same amount towards the progressive jackpot.

N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7107.01

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) #13068, eff 6-27-20;.

Amended by Number 15, Filed April 11, 2024, Proposed by #13913, Effective 3/22/2024, Expires 3/22/2034 (formerly Lot 7108.01).