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This bill modifies the rules for "carry-over coverall" bingo games in New Hampshire by changing the definition and operational guidelines. Specifically, the bill reduces the threshold for achieving a coverall from 50 to 49 balls, and clarifies that if no player achieves coverall in 49 or fewer balls, the remaining prize funds will be rolled over to future game dates. The bill also introduces two new provisions for carry-over games: first, it allows approved game patterns to be played during the carry-over game with predetermined prizes paid from the accumulated carry-over funds, and second, it permits a "second chance coverall" with a predetermined prize also drawn from the accumulated carry-over. The term "coverall" in bingo refers to marking off all numbers on a bingo card, and this bill provides more flexibility in how carry-over prizes can be structured and awarded. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually. The bill was reviewed by the Lottery Commission and is designed to provide more engaging and potentially lucrative bingo game options.

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