N.H. Code Admin. R. Sw 4001.02
Ticket Characteristics, Purchase and Restrictions
Effective May 31, 2008#2808, eff 8-13-84; EXPIRED 8-13-90 New. #6606, eff 10-22-97, rpld by #7403, eff 11-15-00 New. #7728, eff 7-23-02; ss by #9165, eff 5-31-08State of New Hampshire
- (a) To purchase a hot lotto ticket, an individual shall be 18 years of age or older. An individual under the age of 18 years of age may be the recipient of a hot lotto ticket, and may redeem the ticket.
(b) Once a ticket has been produced for the player, it shall be the sole responsibility of the player to verify the following are correct:
- (1) Desired draw date;
- (2) The player chosen 5, 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number;
- (3) The dollar amount wagered;
- (4) The number of draws desired;
- (5) The ticket contains the New Hampshire hot lotto logo; and
- (6) The ticket contains the New Hampshire lottery logo.
- (c) A hot lotto ticket shall not be canceled.
- (d) A bet placed for a drawing which has already occurred shall be void.
- (e) The price of a game play shall be determined by MUSL.
- (f) Tickets shall be purchased only through authorized agents.
- (g) A hot lotto ticket shall be a bearer instrument until such time as a signature is placed in the designated area on the back of the ticket.
- (h) No prize shall be paid without the physical possession of a winning ticket.
- (i) The lottery commission director shall make payment as directed by the person(s) whose signature(s) appear on the back of the ticket.
- (j) In a case of a disputed prize, the lottery commission in concert with MUSL shall determine entitlement which may be appealed by the prize winner to a New Hampshire court of appropriate jurisdiction.
- (k) The lottery commission shall not be responsible for lost or stolen tickets prior to their redemption.
- (l) The lottery commission shall not replace lost or stolen tickets prior to their redemption.
- (m) In the event a bet is not accepted and confirmed by the central computer system, the liability of the lottery commission and its agent shall be limited to a refund of the amount wagered, or if appealed, as determined by a New Hampshire court of appropriate jurisdiction.
Source. #2808, eff 8-13-84; EXPIRED 8-13-90 New. #6606, eff 10-22-97, rpld by #7403, eff 11-15-00 New. #7728, eff 7-23-02; ss by #9165, eff 5-31-08