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RSA 284:22-c · 2024, 17:1, effective January 1, 2027, amends the chapter heading to delete "and Dog". 284:22-c Advanced Deposit Account Wagering

Title
XXIV: GAMES, AMUSEMENTS, AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS
Chapter
284 · HORSE AND DOG RACING
Status
current
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2024, 17:1, effective January 1, 2027, amends the chapter heading to delete "and Dog". 284:22-c Advanced Deposit Account Wagering. –

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I.

Advance deposit wagering is authorized for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing under this chapter if conducted in compliance with this section and the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, United States Code, Title 15, section 3001 et seq.

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II.

It is unlawful for any person or entity to accept an advance deposit wager from a New Hampshire resident unless the person or entity is a licensed advance deposit wagering provider in the state of New Hampshire.

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III.

Before accepting an advance deposit wager from a New Hampshire resident, a licensed advance deposit wagering provider shall demonstrate evidence of financial responsibility in a format prescribed by the commission through a surety bond executed and issued by an insurer authorized to issue surety bonds in this state, an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of financial guarantee in an amount to be determined by the commission. The commission may also accept, as evidence of financial responsibility, a surety bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of financial guarantee in accordance with this subdivision filed with one or more states where the applicant is licensed as an advance deposit wagering provider. The commission may ask for additional evidence of financial responsibility at any time the commission deems necessary. Any surety bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of financial guarantee issued under this subdivision shall be in favor of this state and shall specifically authorize recovery by the commission for the payment of all revenues required by this chapter.

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IV.

The commission shall not license or authorize a person or entity to conduct advance deposit wagering under this section unless the person or entity has submitted, and the commission approved, a plan of operation for advance deposit wagering. At a minimum, the plan of operation shall provide for:

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(a)

Methods of resolving disputes with account holders;

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(b)

Procedures to protect the security of account holders' accounts and information;

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(c)

Methods to verify the identity of account holders and ensure that all account holders are natural persons who are at least 18 years of age;

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(d)

Procedures to ensure that wagers are only accepted from account holders who have sufficient funds on deposit and that no credit is extended by the person to an account holder;

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(e)

Procedures for keeping accurate records of all contests, wagers, and payouts;

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(f)

Annually contracting with an independent third-party to conduct a financial audit and submit the results of the audit to the commission. If the licensed advanced deposit wagering provider is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company, submission of audited financial statements of the publicly-traded parent company contained in a public filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shall satisfy this requirement;

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(g)

Annually contracting with an independent third-party cyber security audit and submit the results of the audit to the commission; and

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(h)

Other requirements established by the commission in rule.

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V.

The plan of operation may only be amended with the approval of the commission. The commission may withdraw approval of a plan of operation for cause.

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VI.

Advanced deposit wagers from New Hampshire residents shall be subject to a revenue sharing plan. Licensees shall provide the commission payment in the amount of 1.25 percent of all wagers accepted from New Hampshire residents in a manner prescribed by the commission. The revenues received from the commission pursuant to this section, less the administrative costs of the commission, shall be deposited in the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39.

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VII.

Persons or entities that offered advanced deposit wagering services to New Hampshire residents as of July 1, 2022 may request permission from the commission to continue offering these services during the pendency of the licensing process. Any such person or entity shall make the request to continue offering services in writing detailing how the person or entity will meet the protections set forth in this section during the interim period before licensure. The commission may grant such request for unlicensed operation for a period not to exceed six months where the requestor has adequately documented acceptable financial responsibility and patron protection standards. In no event shall this permission extend past January 1, 2026. Source. 2025, 141:405, eff. July 1, 2025.

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Source note

Source. 2025, 141:405, eff. July 1, 2025.

Source history

  • 2025, 141:405, eff. July 1, 2025

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