CHAPTER Sw 3000  RULES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE POWERBALL

 

Statutory Authority:  1995, 308:95 and 96; RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

 

PART Sw 3001  NEW HAMPSHIRE POWERBALL GAME

 

          Sw 3001.01  Definitions.  The following definitions shall apply for the New Hampshire powerball game:

 

          (a)  “Agent” means an authorized sales outlet, authorized to sell lottery tickets;

 

          (b)  “Annuity option” means an election of the player indicating payments from their jackpot share is to be made on an annuitized graduated basis over a period of 30 years;

 

          (c)  “Bet” means a combination of 5 different numbers from 01 to and including a designated number, and one additional powerball number from 01 to and including 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 New Hampshire lottery commission;

 

          (f)  “Designated number” means a pre-determined number specified by the multi-state lottery association (MUSL) that identifies the highest number available to be chosen in set one and set 2 of the bet slip;

 

          (g)  “Director” means the administrative head appointed by the New Hampshire lottery commission to act on their behalf in the daily decision making process;

 

          (h)  “Drawing” means the process used to randomly select 5 different numbers between 01 and the designated number, plus one additional powerball number between 01 and the designated number to determine the winning combination for a particular date;

 

          (i)  “Easy pick” means a powerball ticket with a selection of numbers randomly selected by a lottery on-line sales terminal;

 

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

 

          (k)  New Hampshire powerball” means an on-line terminal lottery game offered for sale by the lottery commission;

 

          (l)  “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;

 

          (m)  “Pari-mutuel means the calculated prize amount 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;

 

          (n)  “Party states” means all member states of MUSL;

 

          (o)  “Subscription” means a powerball bet recorded on the lottery’s central computer system, under the name and address of a subscriber, for a specified range of draw dates;

 

          (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; and

 

          (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.  #2437-b, eff 7-27-83; EXPIRED 7-27-89

 

New.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; amd by #6609, eff 11-2-97; amd by #7814, eff 1-3-03; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.02  Ticket Characteristics, Purchase and Restrictions.

 

          (a)  To purchase a powerball ticket 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 powerball 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)  Desired draw date;

 

(2)  The player chosen five, 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 caption “Powerball”;

 

(6)  The ticket contains the caption “New Hampshire Lottery” or “New Hampshire Sweepstakes Commission”; and

 

(7) The ticket contains the caption “PowerPlay Yes” if the player chose the option.

 

          (c)  A powerball 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 powerball 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 or to an unregistered or invalid subscriber.

 

          (i)  The 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 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 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 the central computer system, the liability of the 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.  #2437-b, eff 7-27-83; EXPIRED 7-27-89

 

New.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; amd by #6609, eff 11-2-97; amd by #7554, eff 9-8-01; amd by #7814, eff 1-3-03; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.03  Prize Pool.

 

          (a)  The prize pool for all prize categories shall consist of up to 50 percent of each drawing period’s sales.

 

          (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 59 plus 1 powerball

        Jackpot

65.0577%

5 of 59

$200,000.00

7.7849%

4 of 59 plus 1 powerball

    10,000.00

2.7657%

4 of 59

         100.00

1.0510%

3 of 59 plus 1 powerball

         100.00

1.4658%

3 of 59

             7.00

3.8991%

2 of 59 plus 1 powerball

             7.00

1.7785%

1 of 59 plus 1 powerball

             4.00

6.4789%

0 of 59 plus 1 powerball

             3.00

9.7184%

 

          (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)  When the jackpot is estimated to be higher than a previous record jackpot and reaches more than $25 million over the last record jackpot, it shall continue to increase in $25 million increments for each drawing until it is won.

 

          (e)  The jackpot prize money in excess of the amount needed to fund the new record estimated annuitized jackpot increment shall accumulate in a match 5 bonus prize pool until there is a jackpot winner.

 

          (f)  When there is a jackpot winner of a record annuitized jackpot, all money accumulated in the match 5 bonus prize pool shall be shared pari-mutuel among the total number of match 5 winners for that draw, in addition to the set prize amount of $200,000.

 

          (g)  In circumstance where the bonus prize pool is in effect, the percent of the prize pool for the jackpot shall change in relation to the amount contributed to the bonus prize pool.

 

Source.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; amd by #6609, eff 11-2-97; amd by #7097, eff 9-15-99; amd by #7814, eff 1-3-03; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.04  Drawing.  Drawings shall be conducted on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, or as determined by MUSL.

 

Source.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.05  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 commission’s computer record;

 

(4)  The 15 or 16 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 commission;

 

(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.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; amd by #7814, eff 1-3-03; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.06  Ineligible Tickets.

 

          (a)  If a ticket does not meet the requirements of Sw 3001.05, the ticket shall be deemed void and ineligible for any prize.

Source.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.07  Prize Payments.

 

          (a)  Claims for payment of a winning powerball 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.

 

          (c)  The first annuitized jackpot share shall be made not less than 15 calendar days following the claim.

 

Source.  #6356, eff 10-22-96; amd by #6609, eff 11-2-97; amd by #7095, eff 9-15-99; ss by #7169, eff 12-21-99; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

                  Sw 3001.08  Payment Election Review.  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:

 

          (a)  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;

 

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

 

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

 

          (d)  The winner shall not be allowed to revoke, withdraw or otherwise change their final election.

 

Source.  #7095, eff 9-15-99; ss by #8162, eff 9-9-04; ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.09  Jackpot Assignments.  Payment of a prize may be made to a person other than the winner pursuant to the requirements of Sw 500.

 

Source.  #7095, eff 9-15-99; ss and renumbered by #8162, eff 9-9-04 (from Sw 3001.10); ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.10  Power Play Promotion.

 

          (a)  The power play promotion shall be a limited extension of the powerball 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 powerball play for which the player shall pay an extra dollar for the power play option and which shall be recorded in the central computer system.

 

          (c)  A powerball power play ticket shall have the caption “Power Play” on the ticket.

 

          (d)  A powerball power play that wins one of seven lowest regular set prizes excluding the match 5 + 0 prize, as set forth in Table 3.1.2 shall be multiplied by the number selected, 2 through a designated number, in a separate power play drawing announced during the official powerball drawing. The jackpot shall not be a set prize and shall not be multiplied.

 

          (e) The announced match 5 + 0 prize, for players selecting the power play option, shall be multiplied by five (5) unless a higher limited promotional multiplier is announced by MUSL.

 

          (f)  During each powerball drawing, a separate single power play number (2, 3, 4 or 5) shall be selected.   MUSL may change one or more of these multiplier numbers, up to a maximum multiplier of 10, for special promotions, for a specified period of time, to be announced by the commission in a public announcement;

 

          (g)  Except as provided in these rules, all power play prizes awarded shall be paid as lump sum set prizes as set forth in Table 3.1.2, Expected Power Play Prize Payout, below:

 

TABLE 3.1.2 Expected Power Play Prize Payout

 

Match

Regular Prize Amount

Power Play 5X

Power Play 5X

Power Play 5X

Power Play 5X

5 of 59

$200,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Match

Regular Prize Amount

Power Play 5X

Power Play 4X

Power Play 3X

Power Play 2X

4 of 59 plus 1 powerball

$10,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

4 of 59

$100

$500

$400

$300

$200

3 of 59 plus 1 powerball

$100

$500

$400

$300

$200

3 of 59

$7

$35

$28

$21

$14

2 of 59 plus 1 powerball

$7

$35

$28

$21

$14

1 of 59 plus 1 powerball

$4

$20

$16

$12

$8

0 of 59 plus 1 powerball

$3

$15

$12

$9

$6

 

          (h)  Pursuant to Sw 3001.03 (c), if the set prize amounts are paid pari-mutuel the power play prizes shall be a multiple of the new powerball prize amount.

 

          (i)  Power play prizes valued at $100,000 or more shall be paid within 5 business days of the date of claim with the commission.

 

          (j)  Only the lower seven set prize values as indicated in table 3.1.2 shall be multiplied by the selected power play.  The power play shall not be applied to the bonus prize amount indicated in Sw 3001.03(f).

 

          (k) In rare instances, where the Powerball set prize amount is funded but the money available to pay the full multiplier may not be sufficient due to an unanticipated number of winners, MUSL shall announce pari-mutuel shares of the available pool for the power play payment only.

 

Source.  #7095, eff 9-15-99; ss and renumbered by #8162, eff 9-9-04 (from Sw 3001.11); ss by #8367, eff 6-2-05 ; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.11  Original Subscriptions.

 

          (a)  To play by subscription, a player shall provide the commission with the following information:

 

(1)  Five different 2-digit numbers between 01 and a designated number and one additional 2-digit number between 01 and a designated number;

 

(2)  Name;

 

(3)  A New Hampshire mailing address;

 

(4)  Home telephone number;

 

(5)  Work telephone number, if applicable;

 

(6)  A gift message, if applicable;

 

(7)  The number of draws the subscription shall be valid;

 

(8)  Affirmation of age eligibility; and

 

(9)  Payment method.

 

          (b)  If the subscriber selects payment for subscription by check, the check shall be payable to the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and attached to the subscription application form.

 

          (c)  If the player selects payment for the subscription by credit card, the player shall provide the lottery with the following information:

 

(1)  Credit card number;

 

(2)  Credit card expiration date;

 

(3)  Cardholder's name;

 

(4)  Cardholder's address;

 

(5)  Cardholder's home telephone number;

 

(6)  Cardholder's work telephone number, if applicable; and

 

(7)  Cardholder's signature, if the credit card information is submitted on a subscription form.

 

          (d)  The completed subscription form shall be forwarded to the commission headquarters for processing.

 

          (e)  Upon receipt of the subscription application, the commission shall enter the subscriber's information into a lottery approved subscription database program.

 

          (f)  The database program shall assign the next available effective draw date for the subscription, as determined by MUSL.

 

          (g)  The database program shall assign the following identification numbers to the subscription:

 

(1)  Subscriber number; and

 

(2)  Subscription number.

 

          (h)  The commission shall assign the following identification numbers to the subscription:

 

(1)  Batch number; and

 

(2)  Sequence or certificate number.

 

          (i)  The commission shall print a subscription confirmation card which shall list the following information:

 

(1)  Subscriber name;

 

(2)  Subscriber address;

 

(3)  Five 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number;

 

(4)  Day, month and year the subscription is effective;

 

(5)  Day, month and year the subscription expires;

 

(6)  A gift message, if applicable;

 

(7)  Subscription number;

 

(8)  Batch number; and

 

(9)  Sequence or certificate number.

 

          (j)  The commission shall forward a subscription confirmation card to the subscriber.

 

          (k)  It shall be the sole responsibility of the player to verify that the following are correct:

 

(1)  Subscriber name;

 

(2)  Subscriber address;

 

(3)  Subscriber chosen five, 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number;

 

(4)  Subscription play length; and

 

(5)  Effective and expiration dates.

 

          (l)  It shall be the sole responsibility of the subscriber to notify the commission of incorrect data on the confirmation card prior to the effective date of the subscription.

 

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

 

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

 

          (o)  A subscription does not become effective until the effective date listed on the confirmation card, which shall match the effective date listed in the party lottery's subscription database.

 

          (p)  Any changes to a subscriber's name or address shall be requested in writing by the subscriber and include the previous name and address. Name and address changes shall require a notarized letter from the subscriber.

 

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

 

          (r)  Prizes shall be paid, by check or by expiration date extensions.

 

          (s)  Prize checks shall be made payable to the subscription name(s) as recorded in the commission’s central computer system.

 

          (t)  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.

 

Source.  #8367, eff 6-2-05; ss by #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 

          Sw 3001.12  Renewal Subscriptions.

 

          (a)  Subscription renewal forms shall be forwarded to the subscriber by the commission prior to the subscription's expiration date.

 

          (b)  The subscription renewal form shall contain the following information:

 

(1)  Subscriber's name;

 

(2)  Subscriber's address;

 

(3)  Five 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number;

 

(4)  Subscriber number;

 

(5)  Subscription number; and

 

(6)  Expiration date including free play extensions.

 

          (c)  If the subscriber elects to continue a subscription, the subscriber shall provide the commission with the following information:

 

(1)  Subscription play length;

 

(2)  Change of address, if applicable;

 

(3)  Payment method; and

 

(4)  A change of numbers of five 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number, if applicable.

 

          (d)  If the subscriber selects payment for the subscription by credit card, the following shall be provided to the commission:

 

(1)  Credit card number;

 

(2)  Credit card expiration date;

 

(3)  Cardholder's name;

 

(4)  Cardholder's address;

 

(5)  Cardholder's home telephone number;

 

(6)  Cardholder's work telephone number, if applicable; and

 

(7)  Cardholder's signature, if the credit card information is submitted on a subscription form.

 

          (e)  If the subscriber selects payment for subscription by check, the check shall be payable to the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and attached to the subscription renewal form.

 

          (f)  The completed subscription renewal form shall be forwarded to the commission headquarters for processing.

 

          (g)  Upon receipt of the subscription renewal form, the commission shall enter the subscriber's information into a lottery approved subscription database program.

 

          (h)  The database program shall assign the next available effective draw date for the subscription, as determined by MUSL.

 

          (i)  The database program shall assign a subscription number to the subscription.

 

          (j)  The commission shall assign the following identification numbers to the subscription:

 

(1)  Batch number; and

 

(2)  Sequence or certificate number.

 

          (k)  The commission shall print a subscription confirmation card listing the following information:

 

(1)  Subscriber name;

 

(2)  Subscriber address;

 

(3)  Five 2-digit numbers and one additional 2-digit number;

 

(4)  Day, month and year the subscription is effective;

 

(5)  Day, month and year the subscription expires;

 

(6)  A gift message, if applicable;

 

(7)  Subscription number;

 

(8)  Batch number; and

 

(9)  Sequence or certificate number.

 

                 (l)  The commission shall forward a subscription confirmation card to the subscriber.

 

Source.  #8543, eff 1-21-06; ss by #9519, eff 7-25-09, EXPIRED: 7-25-17

 


APPENDIX

 

Rule

Specific State or Federal Statutes or Regulations which the Rule Implements

 

 

Sw 3001.01

RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.02

RSA 541-A:16, I(b), RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 284:21-i, I-III

Sw 3001.03

RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.04

RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.05

RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.06

RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.07

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Sw 3001.08

Federal Statutory Authority: Internal Revenue Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Subchapter E, Part II, Subpart B, Sec. 451 and Act Sec 5301

Sw 3001.09

RSA 284:21-I, II (c)(4)

Sw 3001.10

RSA 541-A:16, I(b), RSA 284:21-h, I(d) and RSA 284:21-i, I-III

Sw 3001.11

RSA 284:21-h, I(d), RSA 541-A:16, I (b)

Sw 3001.12

RSA 284:21-h, I(d), RSA 541-A:16, I (b)