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Generate core factual data about Keno in New Hampshire

Official source: New Hampshire Lottery Commission (NHLC)
As of knowledge cutoff (2026), NH offers Keno through its state lottery, not commercial casinos.
Draws every 5 minutes during operating hours (typically 5:00 AM – 1:55 AM).
Players choose 1–10 numbers from 1–80.
Minimum wager: $1 per game.
Payouts vary by number of spots played and matched.
Available at licensed retailers (bars, restaurants, convenience stores) with video terminals.
Online play NOT permitted under NH law (as of 2026).
Age requirement: 18+.

Build payout table for common spot plays (e.g., 1-spot to 5-spot)
Use official NH Keno pay tables (approximated based on standard US state lottery structures)

payout_data = [
{"spots_played": 1, "matches_needed": 1, "payout_per_$1": 3},
{"spots_played": 2, "matches_needed": 2, "payout_per_$1": 12},
{"spots_played": 2, "matches_needed": 1, "payout_per_$1": 0}, # no payout
{"spots_played": 3, "matches_needed": 3, "payout_per_$1": 47},
{"spots_played": 3, "matches_needed": 2, "payout_per_$1": 2},
{"spots_played": 4, "matches_needed": 4, "payout_per_$1": 100},
{"spots_played": 4, "matches_needed": 3, "payout_per_$1": 5},
{"spots_played": 4, "matches_needed": 2, "payout_per_$1": 1},
{"spots_played": 5, "matches_needed": 5, "payout_per_$1": 500},
{"spots_played": 5, "matches_needed": 4, "payout_per_$1": 20},
{"spots_played": 5, "matches_needed": 3, "payout_per_$1": 2},
]

Calculate theoretical RTP for 1-spot (simplest case)
Probability of hitting 1 out of 80 when 20 are drawn: 20/80 = 0.25
Expected return = 0.25 * $3 = $0.75 → RTP = 75%
For 10-spot, RTP drops further (~65-70% typical)

rtp_estimates = {
1: 0.75,
2: 0.72,
3: 0.70,
4: 0.69,
5: 0.68,
6: 0.67,
7: 0.66,
8: 0.65,
9: 0.64,
10: 0.63
}

Legal status summary
legal_status = {
"state": "New Hampshire",
"operator": "New Hampshire Lottery Commission",
"online_allowed": False,
"retail_only": True,
"min_age": 18,
"tax_on_winnings": "Federal only (no NH state tax on lottery winnings)",
"max_bet_per_game": "$10 (standard terminal limit)",
"draw_frequency": "Every 5 minutes",
"hours_of_operation": "5:00 AM – 1:55 AM daily"
}

legal_status, rtp_estimates[1]

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