Lot 2000

CHAPTER Lot 2000 RULES OF MULTI-STATE LOTTERY ASSOCIATION GAMES

Statutory Authority: RSA 284:21-i, VI and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

REVISION NOTE:

Document #12542, effective 6-1-18, readopted with amendments and renumbered Chapter Sw 5000 titled “Rules of Multistate Lottery Association Games” as Chapter Lot 2000. Chapter Sw 5000 had been adopted and filed by the Lottery Commission under Document #9698, effective 4-24-10.

Pursuant to 2004, 97:1-9, effective 7-10-04, the Sweepstakes Commission had been renamed the Lottery Commission.

PART Lot 2001 MULTI-STATE LOTTERY ASSOCIATION (MUSL) GAMES

Lot 2001.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply for the New Hampshire multi-state lottery association games:

(a) “Annuity option” means an election of the player indicating payments from their jackpot share is to be made on an annuitized basis over a period of years;

(b) “Bet” means a combination of different numbers which appear on a ticket as a single lettered selection;

(c) “Commission” means the New Hampshire lottery commission established pursuant to RSA 284:21-a, or its designated staff acting on behalf of the commission;

(d) “Drawing” means the process used to randomly select different numbers to determine the winning combination for a particular date;

(e) “Jackpot share” means the jackpot prize pool divided by the number of jackpot winning plays;

(f) “Multiplier option” means a single multi-state lottery game play for which the player pays an extra cost for the option and which multiplies, by a number selected during the drawing, the value of applicable prizes;

(g) “Multi-state Lottery Association (MUSL)” means a government-benefit association wholly owned and operated by agreement of its member lotteries, created to facilitate the operation of multi-jurisdictional lottery games, most notably Mega Millions and Powerball;

(h) “Multi-state lottery game” means an on-line terminal lottery game offered for sale by the commission, which is run by MUSL, and operated in accordance with agreements between the party states;

(i) “On-line terminal” means a computer device authorized by the commission to function in an interactive mode with a central computer system, for the purpose of issuing lottery tickets and entering, receiving, and processing lottery transactions;

(j) “Party states” means all members of MUSL;

(k) “Retailer” means an authorized sales outlet, authorized to sell lottery tickets;

(l) “Subscription” means an extended, multi-day purchase option wherein the same set(s) of number may be played for a specified number of consecutive drawings (for example, 26, 52 or 104), effective on a future date prescribed by the governing laws, policies, and rules of the commission and the multi-state lottery association; and

(m) “Ticket” means a transaction record produced by an on-line terminal acknowledging the recording of a legal transaction between the commission and the recipient for a certain date.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Lot 2000) #12542, eff 6-1-18

Lot 2001.02 Ticket Characteristics, Purchases, and Restrictions.

(a) To purchase a multi-state lottery game or subscription, 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 multi-state lottery game ticket or subscription, 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 that the following are correct:

(1) The desired draw date;

(2) The player chosen numbers;

(3) The dollar amount wagered;

(4) The number of draws desired;

(5) That the ticket contains the appropriate multi-state lottery game name;

(6) That the ticket contains the caption “New Hampshire Lottery”; and

(7) That the ticket contains the affirmative caption if the player chose the multiplier option.

(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 retailers.

(g) A multi-state lottery game 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) A prize shall not be paid:

(1) Without the physical possession of a winning ticket; or

(2) To an unregistered or invalid subscriber.

(i) The commission shall make payment as directed by the person(s) whose signature(s) appear on the back of the ticket.

(j) When a prize is disputed, the commission, in concert with MUSL, shall determine the winner.

(k) The commission shall not be responsible for lost or stolen tickets prior to their redemption.

(l) The commission shall not replace lost or stolen tickets prior to their redemption.

(m) In the event a bet is not accepted and confirmed by a central computer system, the liability of the commission and its retailer shall be limited to a refund of the amount wagered.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Lot 2000) #12542, eff 6-1-18

Lot 2001.03 Validation Requirements.

(a) A winning ticket shall be eligible to receive a prize if the following are true:

(1) The winning ticket was issued from an on-line terminal by an authorized lottery retailer;

(2) The winning ticket information was recorded in the central computer system at least 59 minutes prior to the drawing;

(3) All information appearing on the winning ticket corresponds precisely with the commission’s computer record;

(4) The validation number and bar code appears in its entirety;

(5) The winning ticket is intact, fully legible, and corresponds to the art work on file at the commission;

(6) The ticket is not defectively printed, fuzzy, unreadable, blank or partially blank, or defective; and

(7) The ticket is not counterfeit in whole or in part, altered, reconstructed, tampered with in any manner, stolen, or mis-registered.

(b) If a ticket does not meet the requirements of (a) above, the ticket shall be deemed void and ineligible for any prize.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Lot 2000) #12542, eff 6-1-18

Lot 2001.04 Prize Payments.

(a) Claims for payment of a winning multi-state lottery game ticket or subscription shall be made in accordance with the requirements set forth in Sw 600.

(b) Claims submitted to the commission shall be subject to validation.

(d) A winner of an annuity option shall have the opportunity to review the election prior to the final claim being made subject to the following:

(1) The winner shall have 60 days from the date a claim is filed to change the election from annuity to a lump sum cash payment;

(2) The winner shall sign a statement furnished by the commission indicating their final election, either annuity or cash payment;

(3) The winner shall be under no obligation to accept the cash payment; and

(4) The winner shall not be allowed to revoke, withdraw, or otherwise change his or her final election.

(e) Payment of a prize may be made to a person other than the winner pursuant to the requirements of Sw 500.

(f) For any prize won on a subscription:

(1) Prizes shall be paid, by check;

(2) Prize checks shall be made payable to the subscription name(s) on record with the commission; and

(3) A player shall forfeit any prize if the registration form is not received by the commission, as required by Lot 2001.05(e)(3) below, within one year from the date won.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Lot 2000) #12542, eff 6-1-18

Lot 2001.05 Subscriptions.

(a) Except as allowed by (b) below, only New Hampshire residents shall be permitted to purchase or receive MUSL game subscriptions.

(b) Non-residents of New Hampshire may purchase pre-paid subscriptions in accordance with (e) below.

(1) The following information relative to the subscriber:

a. Affirmation that the subscriber is 18 years of age or older; and

b. Full name and contact information, including:

1. Address;

2. Phone number(s), including home, work, and cell if applicable; and

3. E-mail address;

(2) The full name and contact information of the subscription recipient, including:

a. Address;

b. Phone number(s), including home, work, and cell if applicable; and

c. E-mail address;

(3) The following information relative to the subscription:

a. An indication as to whether the subscription is new or a renewal;

b. The numbers to be played, or a request for the numbers to be randomly assigned; and

c. The number of draws the subscription will be valid for; and

(4) The applicable payment, which shall be made:

a. In the form of a check or money order made payable to The New Hampshire Lottery Commission; or

b. When purchasing a subscription on line, by credit card.

(d) The information required by (c) above shall be submitted to the commission in one of the following ways:

(1) By printing and completing the relevant subscription form, available at https://forms.nh.gov/lotterysubscriptions/, and mailing or hand-delivering the form with the applicable payment to the address in (f) below;

(2) By completing the relevant electronic application form and payment through the commission’s website at https://forms.nh.gov/lotterysubscriptions; or

(3) By purchasing a pre-paid subscription from a retailer, and subsequently registering the subscription with the commission in accordance with (e) below.

(e) To purchase a prepaid subscription:

(1) The subscriber shall provide the retailer with the applicable payment and information require by (c)(3) above relative to the game for which the subscription is being made;

(2) The retailer shall enter the information provided by the subscriber into a lottery sales terminal, and provide the subscriber with the subscription sales receipt and registration form generated by the sales terminal specific to the purchased subscription; and

(3) The subscriber shall subsequently register the subscription with the commission by either:

a. Entering the following information into the registration portal on the commission website at www.nhlotterysub.com:

1. The subscriber’s full name and contact information, including:

(i) Address;

(ii) Phone number(s), including home, work, and cell as applicable; and

(iii) E-mail address; and

2. The following information as it appears on the registration form provided to the subscribers in accordance with (e)(2) above, including

(i) The subscription ID number;

(ii) The serial number;

(iii) The terminal number; and

(iv) The time of the transaction; or

b. Providing the information required in (3)(a)1 above on the registration form generated by the sales terminal and mailing or hand delivering the registration form to the commission at the address in (f) below.

(f) All mailed or hand-delivered forms and payments shall be directed to:

New Hampshire Lottery Commission

14 Integra Drive

Concord, NH 03301

(g) The commission shall not be responsible for a lost, stolen, or mutilated registration form.

(h) Upon receiving an application or registration form, the commission shall register the subscription and forward a subscription confirmation to the subscriber.

(i) It shall be the sole responsibility of the player to verify that the information on the subscription confirmation form is correct, and if found to be incorrect, to notify the commission of the error prior to the effective date of the subscription.

(j) Once a subscription is registered with the commission, the registration shall constitute the only acceptable evidence of play for the subscriber.

(k) A subscription application form shall have no pecuniary or prize value and shall not constitute evidence of ticket purchase or of numbers selected.

(l) For prepaid subscriptions, the subscription sales receipt shall be considered evidence of ticket purchase, but shall not be considered ownership of a subscription.

(m) A subscription shall become effective on the effective date listed on the subscription confirmation, or, in the case of prepaid subscriptions, on the date indicated on the registration form, which shall be two weeks from the date of purchase.

(n) If the subscriber’s name or address changes, the subscriber shall submit a notarized letter to the commission requesting the change, and include the current and previous name or address in the letter.

(o) There shall be no changes to the subscriber's numbers during the effective dates of the subscription unless authorized by the commission as a result of and prior to the implementation of a game change.

(p) Subscriptions, once in effect, cannot be cancelled in whole or in part unless authorized by the commission as a result of and prior to the implementation of a game change.

(q) Except as provided in (r) below, to renew a subscription, the subscriber shall provide the following to the commission prior to the expiration date of the current subscription:

(1) Any changes to the subscriber’s name or address, if applicable;

(2) Any changes to the numbers to be played, if applicable;

(3) The number of draws the renewed subscription will be valid for;

(4) Current phone number and e-mail address of the subscriber; and

(5) The applicable payment.

(r) Out-of-state residents shall not be permitted to renew a subscription.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Lot 2000) #12542, eff 6-1-18

APPENDIX

Rule	Specific State/Federal Statutes or Regulations which the Rule Implements
Lot 2001.01	RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b) intro.
Lot 2001.02	RSA 541-A:16, I(b) intro, RSA 284:21-h, I(d), and RSA 284:21-i, I-III
Lot 2001.03	RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b) intro.
Lot 2001.04	RSA 541-A:16, I(b) intro. and RSA 284:21-i, II (c)(4); Internal Revenue Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Subchapter E, Part II, Subpart B, Sec. 451
Lot 2001.05	RSA 284:21-h, I(d), RSA 284:21-q, and RSA 541-A:16, I(b) intro.