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RSA 287-D:20 · Prizes

Title
XXIV: GAMES, AMUSEMENTS, AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS
Chapter
287-D · GAMES OF CHANCE
Status
current
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287-D:20 Prizes. –

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I.

In games where chips have no monetary value, except for high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 3 percent of all funds collected from players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be deposited into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month. I-a. In high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 5 percent of house winnings, after prizes paid, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be deposited into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month.

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II.

In games where chips have monetary value, 10 percent of the rake or house winnings and other moneys collected by the game operator that are not paid out as prizes to players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer for deposit into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month.

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III.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the cash value of free bets and promotional credits of all table games, historic horse racing (HHR), and VLTs shall be exempted from revenues subject to charity allocation and payments to the state, so long as the cash value of such promotions for each type of game, whether it be table games, HHR, or VLTs, does not exceed 15 percent of the total revenue from that type of game for a given month. Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2025, 141:25, eff. July 1, 2025.

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Source note

Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2025, 141:25, eff. July 1, 2025.

Source history

  • 2014, 329:1
  • 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015
  • 2025, 141:25, eff. July 1, 2025

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  • 2026 HB1531 amend

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  • 2026 HB1531-FN amend

    ablishments should be required to enter into host community agreements with host municipalities to address these impacts. 2 New Section; Host Community Agreement Required. Amend RSA 287-D by inserting after section 4-a the following new section: 287-D:4-b Host Community Agreement Required. I. In this section: (a) “Applicant” means an applicant for a facilities license or a game operator employer l

  • 2026 HB728 reference · effective 2028-01-01

    , hotels, entertainment amenities, parking lots and buildings at the charitable gaming facility. 287-J:2 License Required. I. An eligible game operator employer licensed under RSA 287-D may offer video lottery terminals provided such terminals are placed and operated within the enclosure of the facility at which the licensee holds its licensed activities under RSA 287-D. II. In order to be eligibl

  • 2026 HB728-FN reference · effective 2028-01-01

    , hotels, entertainment amenities, parking lots and buildings at the charitable gaming facility. 287-J:2 License Required. I. An eligible game operator employer licensed under RSA 287-D may offer video lottery terminals provided such terminals are placed and operated within the enclosure of the facility at which the licensee holds its licensed activities under RSA 287-D. II. In order to be eligibl

  • 2025 HB2 amend

    nder this chapter or any historic horse race under RSA 284:22-b, including table games, historic horse racing, and VLT wagers. 141:25 Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions; Games of Chance; Prizes. Amend RSA 287-D:20 to read as follows: 287-D:20 Prizes. I. In games where chips have no monetary value, except for high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 3 percent of all funds collected from players, less mon

  • 2025 HB2 reference

    supplied by the lottery commission. The VLT license fee shall be $2,000 per three-year license period. IV. Applicants seeking a VLT license must also obtain a game operator employer license in accordance with RSA 287-D prior to commencing VLT operations. 287-J:5 Operation of Video Lottery Terminals. I. Prior to use all VLTs must have been tested by an independent testing laboratory and approved by the commission to ensure in

  • 2025 HB247 reference

    w paragraph: IX. No license to sell pari-mutuel pools on historic horse races shall be issued, other than for entities licensed or eligible for licensure to sell pari-mutuel pools on historic horse races under RSA 287-D and this section as of the effective date of this paragraph, for establishments located within municipalities which have yet to approve such operation pursuant to RSA 284:22-c. 3 Effective Date. This act shall