1. (a) The following shall apply to all carry-over coverall games as defined by Lot 7002.07:

   1. (1) A charitable organization shall offer only one carry-over coverall game during any given bingo event;
   2. (2) The accumulated prize money shall be awarded when a player achieves coverall within 50 or fewer balls;

   3. (3) If no player achieves coverall within 50 or fewer balls:

      1. a. A consolation prize shall be awarded to the first player who achieves coverall, which shall be paid from the accumulated funds;
      2. b. Only one consolation prize shall be awarded per game. In the event of a tie, the consolation prize may be equally split among the winners; and
      3. c. The remaining prize money shall roll over to successive bingo events, and continue to accumulated until there is a winner;

   4. (4) The following shall apply to all prizes:

      1. a. All prizes shall be paid from the accumulated prize money;
      2. b. A bonus prize shall not be included in the prize payout; and
      3. c. Seed money shall not be used for the prize pool;
   5. (5) The charitable organization shall pay a tax of 7% of the total amount collected from participants;
   6. (6) Other bingo game configurations may be played concurrently with the carry-over coverall game, but prizes for such games shall not be paid from the carry-over prize pool;
   7. (7) Remaining funds shall be deposited in a separate bank account as specified in Lot 7007.04 below;

   8. (8) If a charitable organization has an unclaimed carry-over coverall prize pool and wants to move its bingo events to a new game time, day of the week, or location, the charitable organization shall:

      1. a. At least 14 days prior to the change:

         1. 1. Submit 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
         2. 2. Notify players 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. b. The accumulated jackpot is transferred in total, and the operation of the game continues otherwise unchanged;

   9. (9) If a charitable organization has an unclaimed carry-over coverall prize pool and wants to cease to offer the game, the charitable organization shall:

      1. a. Develop rules to award the carry-over coverall prize pool in a manner that is fair and preserves the integrity of the game, including calling balls until a player achieves coverall;

      2. b. At least 14 days prior to its final carry-over coverall game:

         1. 1. Submit a written request for approval to the commission that includes a copy of the rules developed in accordance with a. above, and any other relevant details including the date and time of the final game; and
         2. 2. Prominently post a public notice at the gaming facility, and on any social media accounts held by the organization announcing its intent to close the game, and the rules developed in accordance with a. above; and

      3. c. At the event where the final carry-over coverall prize pool will be awarded:

         1. 1. Prominently display the rules developed in accordance with a. above in the immediate area where the bingo cards and papers will be sold; and
         2. 2. Make a public announcement at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the carry-over coverall game informing players where carry-over coverall game pieces can be purchased and where the rules posted in accordance with c. above are located;
   10. (10) In the event the charitable organization’s license expires, is not renewed, is suspended, revoked, or surrendered, or if the organization permanently terminates its bingo operations or terminates it operations at a particular location before the carry-over coverall prize pool can be awarded, the organization shall submit a plan to the commission for fully distributing the carry-over coverall prize pool in a manner that is fair and preserves the integrity of the game; and
   11. (11) The commission shall approve a plan submitted in accordance with (a)(8)a.1., (a)(9)b.1., or (a)(10) above when the commission determines that the plan sets forth clear rules for the game and demonstrates that the carry-over coverall prize pool will be distributed in a manner that ensures that all players have an equal opportunity to win.

2. (b) The following shall apply to all winner-take-all games as defined by Lot 7002.33:

   1. (1) A charitable organization may offer up to 4 winner-take-all games during any given bingo event;
   2. (2) Charitable organizations that include winner-take-all cards or sheets as part of a package or packet sold for a single price shall not discount the value of the winner-take-all cards and sheets when figuring the amount to be assessed for total sales, tax, and payout;
   3. (3) The value of any winner-take-all cards and sheets sold in packages or packets sold for use with a card-minding device shall be recorded at the same dollar amount as those sold for use without a card-minding device;

   4. (4) The following game rules shall apply to any winner-take-all game:

      1. a. No more than 75 numbers shall be called in the game;
      2. b. No number shall be called more than once;
      3. c. The game may be played as a progressive game; and

      4. d. The total amount awarded in the game shall:

         1. 1. Be publicly announced and recorded by an authorized official of the charitable organization prior to the start of the game;
         2. 2. Not exceed 86% of the total amount collected from the participants in the game; and
         3. 3. Be divided among the winners;
   5. (5) A predetermined bonus up to and including $3,000 may be offered;

   6. (6) From the total amount collected from participants, the charitable organization operating the game shall:

      1. a. Retain 7% as a game reimbursement fee; and
      2. b. Pay a tax of 7% to the commission; and
   7. (7) Prize money shall not be carried over to successive bingo events or otherwise be allowed to accumulate.

3. (c) The following shall apply to all progressive coverall games as defined by Lot 7002.28:

   1. (1) A charitable organization may offer one progressive coverall during any given bingo event;
   2. (2) When offered, the progressive coverall shall be played on the second or last coverall;
   3. (3) A prize shall be awarded when a player achieves coverall within 50 or fewer balls, except as otherwise allowed by (6) below;
   4. (4) A bonus prize may be included in the prize payout;
   5. (5) The total prize and bonus combination shall not exceed $3,000;
   6. (6) If no player achieves coverall within 50 or fewer balls, a consolation prize may be awarded to the first player who achieves coverall;
   7. (7) Only one consolation prize shall be awarded per game. In the event of a tie, the consolation prize may be equally split among the winners;
   8. (8) In accordance with RSA 287-E:8, a tax shall not be assessed on progressive coverall games;
   9. (9) Other bingo game configurations may be played concurrently with the game; and
   10. (10) Any remaining prize money shall not be carried over to successive bingo events or otherwise be allowed to accumulate.

4. (d) The following shall apply to all carry-over coverall, winner-take-all, and progressive coverall games:

   1. (1) All money collected from the participants for each game shall be counted and kept separate from other moneys collected during the bingo event;
   2. (2) The prize money shall be organization specific, and not transferable;
   3. (3) Free play shall not be used in conjunction with any of these games;
   4. (4) The charitable organization shall announce the total amount collected in sales relating to each game type prior to the start of the applicable game; and
   5. (5) Withdrawals from the bank account specified in Lot 7007.04 below shall require the signature of both the charitable organization’s treasurer and chairperson or their designee(s).

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