This bill amends the operational rules and definitions related to "carry-over coverall" bingo games. Specifically, it changes the definition of a "carry-over coverall" game to require that a prize is awarded to the player who achieves coverall within 49 or fewer balls, as opposed to the previous limit of 50 balls. Additionally, if no player achieves coverall within this limit, all remaining funds after prize payouts will be rolled over to subsequent game dates.

Furthermore, the bill increases the maximum total value of prizes that can be awarded on a single game date from $4,000 to $5,000, with up to $500 of that amount potentially provided by the commercial hall. New provisions are also added to allow for approved game patterns to be played during the carry-over game and to permit a second chance coverall after the initial coverall is achieved, with predetermined prizes drawn from the accumulated carry-over. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 287-E:1, 287-E:7
As Amended by the Senate: 287-E:1, 287-E:7
As Amended by the House: 287-E:1, 287-E:7
Version adopted by both bodies: 287-E:1, 287-E:7
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 287-E:1, 287-E:7