N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4820.27

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 4820.27 - Multiple winners

When more than one player is determined to be the winner on the call of the same number in the same game, the designated prize shall be divided equally to the nearest nickel but not to exceed the amount of the designated prize.

(a) When it is determined that one player obtains two winning patterns on two different face-cards on the same call that another player (or players) obtains a winning pattern, the dollar amount of the designated prize shall be divided among all winners, with the player obtaining two winning patterns being awarded two equal shares of such prize. When equal division of a merchandise prize is not possible, substitute prizes whose aggregate value shall not exceed the designated prize shall be awarded, but such substitute prizes shall be of equal value.

(b) When the calling of one number results in more than one winning pattern on a single face-card played by the same player in a single-part game, that player shall be entitled to only one prize for that game, or only one share of the dollar amount of the prize awarded for that game when more than one player is determined to be a winner on the same number called therein.

(c) When one player is found to be the winner of more than one part of a multiple-part game on one or more face-cards on the same number called, that player shall be entitled to the dollar amounts of the prizes awarded for winning both parts of that multiple-part game, or an equal share of the dollar amounts of the prizes awarded for any part or parts of a multiple-part game when there is more than one winner. A licensed organization shall not require that an additional ball be drawn and announced prior to honoring any prize in a multiple-part bingo game unless the licensee has adopted a house rule requiring such, pursuant to section 4820.53 of this Part, and has included that requirement in its bingo program.

(d) When a player wins a second (or subsequent) part of a multiple-part game before a winner has been verified on the first (or preceding) part of such game, that player shall be awarded the prize scheduled for the winning pattern that he or she obtained.

(e) Multiple winners in tiered bingo games and tri-color bingo games shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of sections 4820.14 and 4820.56 of this Part, respectively.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4820.27