CHAPTER
Sw 4000 RULES OF
Statutory
Authority: RSA 284:21-h, (I)(d); RSA
541-A:16, I(b)
PART
Sw 4001
Sw 4001.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply for the
(a)
"Agent" means an authorized sales outlet, authorized to sell
lottery tickets.
(b)
“Annuity payment” means the grand prize winner's jackpot share to be
made on an annuitized basis over a period of 25 years.
(c)
"Bet" means a combination of 5 different numbers between 01
and a designated number, and one additional hot ball number between 01 and a
designated number, which appear on a ticket as a single lettered selection.
(d)
"Bet slip" means a pre-printed piece of paper which contains 5
play panels with 2 sets of numbered squares between 01 and a designated number
to be marked by the player.
(e)
"Commission" means the
(f)
"Designated number" means a pre-determined number specified by
the multi-state lottery association that identifies the highest number
available to be chosen in set 1 and set 2 of the bet slip.
(g)
"Director" means administrative head appointed by the
(h)
"Drawing" means the process used to randomly select 5
different numbers between 01 and the designated number, plus one additional hot
ball number between 01 and the designated number to determine the winning
combination for a particular date.
(i)
"Easy pick" means a hot lotto ticket with a selection of
numbers randomly selected by a lottery on-line sales terminal.
(j)
“Grand prize share” means the grand prize pool divided by the number of
grand prize winning plays.
(k)
"MUSL" means Multi-State Lottery Association.
(l)
"New Hampshire hot lotto" means an on-line terminal lottery
game administered by MUSL and offered for sale by the lottery commission, of
which a player chooses 2 sets of numbers for a chance to win a prize amount on
a given draw date.
(m)
"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.
(n)
“Pari-mutuel” means the prize amount calculated for a prize
category by dividing the amount of winning plays for the prize category into
the amount of prize money available for the prize category.
(o)
"Party states" means all member states of MUSL.
(p)
“Ticket” means a slip of paper produced by an on-line terminal
acknowledging the recording of a legal transaction between the lottery and the
recipient for a certain date.
(q)
"Winning numbers" means 5 randomly selected 2 digit numbers
between 01 and a designated number, plus one additional number between 01 and a
designated number, to determine the winning plays on a specific draw date.
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
Sw 4001.02 Ticket Characteristics, Purchase and
Restrictions.
(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
(6) The ticket contains the
(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
(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
Sw 4001.03 Prize Pool.
(a)
The prize pool for all prize categories shall consist of 50 per cent of
each drawing period's sales, after the prize reserve accounts are funded to the
amounts set by MUSL.
(b)
Tickets containing the following number of matches in a single lettered
game play, irrespective of drawing order, shall have the prize amount awarded
as indicated for a one dollar bet as shown in Table 3.1.1 below:
TABLE
3.1.1 Expected Prize Payout Percentage
|
Match |
Prize |
Percent
of Prize Pool |
|
5
of first set plus 1 of second set |
Grand prize |
52.5763% |
|
5
of first set and none of second set |
$10,000.00 |
3.2909% |
|
4
of first set plus 1 of second set |
500.00 |
1.5540% |
|
4
of first set and none of second set |
50.00 |
2.7972% |
|
3
of first set plus 1 of second set |
50.00 |
5.1283% |
|
3
of first set and none of second set |
4.00 |
7.3847% |
|
2
of first set plus 1 of second set |
4.00 |
4.3761% |
|
1
of first set plus 1 of second set |
3.00 |
12.7181% |
|
0
of first set plus 1 of second set |
2.00 |
10.1745% |
(c)
In circumstances where the prize payout exceeds available dollars in the
prize pool, the set prize shall be paid on a pari-mutuel basis.
(d)
If the grand prize is not won in a drawing, the prize money allocated for
the grand prize shall roll over and be added to the grand prize pool for the
following drawing.
Source. #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
Sw 4001.04 Drawing. Drawings shall be conducted on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, or as determined by MUSL.
Source. #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
Sw 4001.05 Validation Requirements.
(a)
A winning ticket shall be eligible to receive a prize if the following
are true:
(1) The winning ticket shall have been issued from
an on-line terminal by an authorized lottery agent;
(2) The winning ticket information shall have
been recorded in the central computer system at least 59 minutes prior to the
drawing;
(3) All information appearing on the winning
ticket shall correspond precisely with the lottery's computer record;
(4) The 15 digit validation number and bar code
shall appear in its entirety;
(5) The winning ticket shall be intact, fully
legible and correspond to the art work on file at the lottery;
(6) The ticket shall not be defectively printed,
fuzzy, unreadable, blank or partially blank, or defective; and
(7) The ticket shall not be counterfeit in whole
or in part, altered, reconstructed, tampered with in any manner, stolen or
misregistered.
Source. #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
Sw 4001.06 Ineligible Tickets.
(a) If a ticket does
not meet the requirements of Sw 4001.05, the ticket shall be deemed void and
ineligible for any prize.
Source. #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
Sw 4001.07 Prize Payments.
(a)
Claims for payment of a winning hot lotto ticket shall be made in
accordance with the requirements set forth in Sw 600.
(b)
Claims submitted to the lottery commission shall be subject to
validation.
(c)
The first annuitized jackpot share shall be paid not less than 15
calendar days following the claim.
Source. #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
Sw 4001.08 Payment Election Review. A player's share of the grand prize shall be
paid, with either a per winner annuity or cash payment, subject to the
following:
(a)
The winner shall have no more than 60 days from the date a claim is
filed to elect an annuity or a lump sum cash payment.
(b)
If the payment election is not made within 60 days from the date of
claim, the prize shall be paid as an annuity prize.
(c)
The winner shall sign a statement furnished by the commission indicating
their final election, either annuity or cash payment.
(d)
The winner shall be under no obligation to accept the cash payment.
(e)
The winner shall not be allowed to revoke, withdraw or otherwise change
their final election.
Source. #7728, eff 7-23-02; ss by #9165, eff 5-31-08
Sw 4001.09 Jackpot Assignments. Payment of a prize may be made to a person
other than the winner pursuant to the requirements of Sw 500.
Source. #7728, eff 7-23-02; ss by #9165, eff 5-31-08
Sw 4001.10 Sizzler Promotion.
(a)
The sizzler promotion shall be a limited extension of the hot lotto game
and shall be conducted during a period of time designated by the commission in
a public announcement.
(b)
A qualifying play shall be any single hot lotto play for which the
player shall pay an extra dollar for the sizzler option and which shall be
recorded in the central computer system.
(c)
A hot lotto sizzler ticket shall have the caption “Sizzler: Yes” on the
ticket.
(d)
A hot lotto sizzler that wins one of the 8 regular set prizes, as set
forth in Table 3.1.1 shall be multiplied by 3. The jackpot shall not be a set
prize and shall not be multiplied.
(e)
The hot lotto game group may change the sizzler multiplier number for
special promotions, for a specified period of time, to be announced by the
commission in a public announcement.
(f)
Except as provided in these rules, all hot lotto sizzler prizes awarded
shall be paid as lump sum set prizes as set forth in Table 3.1.2, Expected
Sizzler Prize Payout, below:
TABLE
3.1.2 Expected Sizzler Prize Payout
|
Match |
Regular Prize Amount |
Sizzler 3X |
|
5 of first set and none of second set |
$10,000.00 |
$30,000 |
|
4 of first set plus 1 of second set |
500.00 |
$1,500 |
|
4 of first set and none of second set |
50.00 |
$150 |
|
3 of first set plus 1 of second set |
50.00 |
$150 |
|
3 of first set and none of second set |
4.00 |
$12 |
|
2 of first set plus 1 of second set |
4.00 |
$12 |
|
1 of first set plus 1 of second set |
3.00 |
$9 |
|
0 of first set plus 1 of second set |
2.00 |
$6 |
(g)
Pursuant to Sw 4001.03 (c), if the set prize amounts are paid
pari-mutuel the sizzler prizes shall be a multiple of the new hot lotto prize
amount.
(h)
Sizzler prizes valued at $100,000 or more shall be paid within 5
business days of the date of claim with the commission.
Source. #9165, eff 5-31-08
APPENDIX
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Rule |
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Sw 4000 |
RSA 541-A:16, I (b);
RSA 284:21-h, I (d) |