1. (a) A shared carry-over coverall game shall only be simulcast using audio and video technologies that have been approved by the commission.
2. (b) The audio and video technology used to link the facilities may include cable, internet, satellite, broadband, or telephone technology, or any other means of electronic transmission that ensures the secure, accurate, and simultaneous transmission of the announcement of numbers or symbols in the game from the host hall to the participating hall(s).

3. (c) At a minimum, the equipment used to link the facilities shall:

   1. (1) Record the video and audio of the shared carry-over coverall game;
   2. (2) Support remote sales units that immediately communicate all sales directly to the main shared bingo game system computer;
   3. (3) Implement network security measures that comply with best practices as set forth in “GLI-27: Network Security Best Practices” (version 1.1, 1/21/13) produced by the Gaming Laboratories International available as noted in Appendix B;
   4. (4) Include a backup communication system that allows the participating halls to notify the host hall of any breakdowns in the system; and
   5. (5) Include an automatic or manual backup system to save all sales, financial, and game data.

4. (d) To obtain approval of a shared carry-over coverall system, a licensed manufacturer shall submit the following:

   1. (1) A written request to the commission on company letterhead; and

   2. (2) A copy of the certification from an independent laboratory that includes:

      1. a. A detailed description of the equipment and related software applications that were tested, including applicable model number of specific equipment and the software version of the application used for testing;
      2. b. A specific reference to the gaming standards being tested and a statement that the equipment meets the standards;
      3. c. Certification that the systems meets the applicable requirements of RSA 287-E and this chapter; and
      4. d. Any additional findings or issues of concerns that might affect the performance or play of the equipment.
5. (e) The commission shall approve a request submitted in accordance with (d) above when the system complies with RSA 287-E and this chapter.
6. (f) Except as allowed by (g) below, a shared carry-over coverall system that has been changed or modified shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise furnished to any person for use in the conduct of bingo unless it has undergone additional testing and commission approval in accordance with (a)-(e) above.
7. (g) A manufacturer may conduct routine maintenance activities and replace secondary components of a card-minding device system without prior commission approval or additional testing as long as this activity does not affect the operation of any proprietary software or the manner in which a bingo game is played.
8. (h) If the manufacturer, distributor, charitable organization, or commission detects or discovers any defect, malfunction, or problem with the card-minding device system that affects the security or the integrity of the bingo game or card-minding device system, the manufacturer, distributor, or charitable organization shall immediately discontinue its use until the defect has been corrected or resolved.

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