1. (a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:13-a, to be eligible to act as a host hall for shared bingo games, the applicant shall hold a valid bingo license under RSA 287-E:6.

2. (b) Any commercial hall or charitable organization wishing to act as a host hall shall submit the following documentation to the commission at least 30-days prior to the first proposed game date:

   1. (1) A completed and accurate “Shared Carry-over Coverall Bingo Host Hall Application” form (11/2024), which shall be signed by the contact person identified in section 1 of the form certifying that the information provided on the form and on any of the supporting documentation is true, accurate, and complete and that there are no willful misrepresentations in or falsifications of the information provided;

   2. (2) A network management plan for conducting the shared bingo game that:

      1. a. Ensures proper control and accountability;
      2. b. Preserves the integrity of the game;
      3. c. Is fair and does not systematically disadvantage customers; and

      4. d. Includes details descriptions of the following:

         1. 1. The technology being used to simulcast the game;
         2. 2. The card origination, inventory control, and distribution systems, which shall include minimum controls to track and monitor the distribution of the papers;
         3. 3. The method of calling number at the host hall, and transmitting them to each participating hall;
         4. 4. The game(s) to be played and the game rules;
         5. 5. The card sales and reporting system;
         6. 6. The prizes to be awarded;
         7. 7. Jobs of personnel involved in the conduct and administration of the game;
         8. 8. The procedure to verify winning cards;
         9. 9. The financial and inventory control forms that will be used;
         10. 10. The process for transferring funds between halls;
         11. 11. The procedure that will be in place for paying the winner(s);
         12. 12. The distribution of net profits;
         13. 13. The network ownership;
         14. 14. The network security features in place; and
         15. 15. The method for the continuation of a game in the event of a communication system failure;

   3. (3) The test results from an independent laboratory that verifies that the software and electronic equipment that will be used to simulcast the shared bingo games:

      1. a. Meet the International Technical Standards for Electronic Gaming Machines set forth by the International Association of Gaming Regulators, as required by RSA 287-E:13-a; and
      2. b. Otherwise comply with the requirements of RSA 287-E and Lot 1000;
   4. (4) A copy of any agreements between the host hall and the licensed distributor who will be providing the shared carryover coverall service;
   5. (5) A copy of all written agreements between the host hall and each participating hall, which complies with the requirements of Lot 7006.05(a) below; and
   6. (6) A copy of bond posted in the amount of no less than $50,000 and no more than the highest jackpot prize offered within the previous 24 months payable to the commission and conditioned upon the licensee’s compliance with the rules and laws of the commission, as established by RSA 287-E.

Source. #13067, eff 6-26-20; ss by #14138, eff 11-27-24, EXPIRES: 11-27-34)