N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1206.06

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Pari 1206.06 - House Rules

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-D:14, XXI, the charitable organization or, where applicable, the operator employer hired to act on behalf of the organization, shall adopt and adhere to house rules that include a minimum of the following:

(1) The general rules of play;

(2) The amount of the entry fee, if any;

(3) The wagering and spending limits for each type of game, including the ante;

(4) Methods of making wagers, including:

a. Whether or not buy-in and re-buys will be permitted, and if permitted, under what circumstances, conditions, and amounts; and

b. The initial amount of all antes and blind bets and a description of the manner in which the amount of antes and blinds will increase during the progress of game;

(5) Procedures for misdeals, betting irregularities and splitting pots;

(6) Any time limits pertaining to the play of the game;

(7) Any rules that may restrict a player's right to win a hand, pot, or jackpot prize;

(8) Prize pay outs and any prize-related restrictions;

(9) The refund policy;

(10) Standards and policies and procedures for addressing and resolving player disputes;

(11) How a player can contact the commission with comments, concerns or questions; and

(12) The effective date of the house rules.

(b) Except as allowed by (c) below, the charitable organization shall submit the house rules as part of the application, in accordance with Pari 1203.01(c)(9) above.

(c) The charitable organization, or the game operator employer hired to act on the organization's behalf, shall submit any amendments to its house rules at least 15 days prior to the first amended game date.

(d) The commission shall approve house rules if it concludes that:

(1) The house rules include the details required by (a) above; and

(2) The house rules do not conflict with or are otherwise prohibited by law, this chapter, or any rulings issued by the commission.

(e) The commission shall deny approval of any house rules if it concludes that:

(1) The house rules do not include the details required by (a) above; or

(2) The house rules conflict with or are otherwise prohibited by law, this chapter or any ruling issued by the commission.

(f) Prior to the start of each event, the charitable organization, or the game operator employer hired to act on the charity's behalf, shall ensure that a public announcement is made letting players know where copies of the house rules are located and how to obtain copies.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1206.06

Derived From Volume XXXV Number 40, Filed October 8, 2015, Proposed by #10929, Effective 9/10/2015, Expires 9/10/2025.