Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions received by the New Hampshire Pari-Mutuel Commission. If you have further questions regarding gaming, contact Billie Jean Arseneault.
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| Where is the Pari-Mutuel Commission located? |
| Offices of the Pari-Mutuel Commission are located in Concord at 57 Regional Drive, Unit 3. See our "Contact Us" page for detailed directions. |
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| We are a interested in holding a Monte Carlo night or Texas Hold 'Em. Can you please give us more information? |
| For more information, please call the Commission at (603) 271-2158 or e-mail Billie Jean Arseneault. |
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| We are a charitable organization interested in starting Bingo and Lucky 7. How do we go about applying for a license? |
Pursuant to RSA 287-E:5 License Applications:
Applications shall be submitted to the Commission by an officer, director, or duly authorized official of the charitable organization. Proof of authority to submit the application on behalf of the charitable organization may be required. Applications shall be issued only on the forms supplied to the charitable organization by the Commission. Please contact our office for a license application, either by phone at (603) 271-2158 or e-mail Billie Jean Arseneault. You may also wish to review the following: Required Documentation.
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| How do I obtain a list of licensed Commercial Halls? |
| Here is a list of licensed Commercial Halls in the state of New Hampshire. |
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| Do you have a list of places where I can play Bingo? |
| Here is a list of licensed organizations where you can play. Please call the organization to confirm times and game dates. |
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| Is there a list of licensed New Hampshire Distributors where we can purchase Lucky 7 tickets and bingo supplies? |
Yes. Charitable organizations purchase approved Lucky 7 tickets, bingo supplies, and electronic player equipment from a licensed New Hampshire Distributor. Here is a list of the five licensed distributors currently authorized to distribute approved Lucky 7 tickets and bingo supplies in New Hampshire.
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| Our organization has recently elected a new authorized official, treasurer, and/or chairperson. How do we report this new information? |
Please notify this commission in writing regarding any changes regarding the current data verification on file in this office. Please contact our office for a new Data Verification Form, either by phone at (603) 271-2158 or e-mail Billie Jean Arseneault. |
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| Who can work a bingo game? |
"Bona Fide Members" means a person who has held full and regular membership in the charitable organization for a period of not less than 60 days immediately prior to the bingo games in which such person intends to participate. To qualify as a "full and regular" member of a charitable organization, a person shall:
(a) Satisfy all criteria for membership in the charitable organization
(b) Pay all lawful fees or dues required by the charitable organization
(c) Not have become a member solely for the purposes of operating bingo games |
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| Do charitable organizations need to keep a current list of bona fide members? |
Yes. All organizations shall maintain a current list of bona fide members pursuant to RSA 287-E:5 VII(d). A Data Verification Form must be completed and sent back to our office in the event of any changes in information regarding any of your authorized officials.
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| Is it required for bona fide members working a bingo game to wear name tags? |
Yes. Pursuant to Pari 1010.01 (p) Each person working a bingo game shall wear an identification badge that shall bear the worker's name and the name of the charitable organization of which that person is a member. |
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| Can a bingo and/or Lucky 7 license be tranferred from one location to another? |
No. A bingo license cannot be tranferred Pursuant to RSA 287-E:6 (e).
No. A Lucky 7 license cannot be transferred Pursuant to RSA 287-E:20 III.
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| What is the license fee and requirements to obtain a commercial hall license? |
Pursuant to RSA 287-E:5, IV the Commercial hall license fee is $250 per year. Requirements pursuant to Pari 1017.02 Application Procedures for a Commercial Hall License.
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| How do I obtain a Commercial Hall application? |
Please contact our office for a commercial hall application, either by phone at (603) 271-2158 or e-mail Billie Jean Arseneault.
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