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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-1255

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo Instant Lottery Game

[39 Pa.B. 3562]
[Saturday, July 11, 2009]

   Under the State Lottery Law (72 P. S. §§ 3761-101--3761-314) and 61 Pa. Code § 819.203 (relating to notice of instant game rules), the Secretary of Revenue hereby provides public notice of the rules for the following instant lottery game:

   1.  Name: The name of the game is Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo.

   2.  Price: The price of a Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game ticket is $3.

   3.  Play Symbols:

   (a)  Each Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game ticket will contain six play areas designated as ''Card 1,'' ''Card 2,'' ''Card 3,'' ''Card 4,'' ''Card 5'' and ''Card 6.'' The 77 play symbols located in the six play areas are: The numbers 1 through 75, ''FREE'' symbol and a Moneybag symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space. The Moneybag symbol is a free space, and when it appears in a winning pattern, the prize triples.

   (b)  Each ticket will also contain a ''CALLER'S CARD'' area. The ''CALLER'S CARD'' area will consist of 30 spaces on a 10 by 3 grid. The play symbols that may be located in each space on the grid are: The letter B with a number 1 through 15; the letter I with a number 16 through 30; the letter N with a number 31 through 45; the letter G with a number 46 through 60; and the letter O with a number 61 through 75.

   (c)  Each ticket will also contain a separate Bingo ''Bonus'' area containing two prize play symbols. The prize play symbols and their captions, which may be located in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, are: $9.00 (NIN DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $18.00 (EGHTN), $30.00 (THIRTY), $60.00 (SIXTY), $90.00 (NINTY) and $100 (ONE HUN). The Bingo ''Bonus'' area is played separately from the rest of the game.

   4.  Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $3, $6, $10, $30, $60, $90, $150, $300, $1,000, $3,000, $30,000 and $60,000. The prizes that can be won in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area are: $9, $10, $18, $30, $60, $90 and $100. The player can win up to four times on each ticket.

   5.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 9,600,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game.

   6.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $60,000.

   (b)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 5,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.

   (c)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

   (d)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 3,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (e)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a diamond pattern, matching one square in the midpoint in each of the four outside rows and columns, on ''Card 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (f)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 2,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

   (g)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a diamond pattern, matching one square in the midpoint in each of the four outside rows and columns, on ''Card 5,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

   (h)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''Card 1,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

   (i)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a diamond pattern, matching one square in the midpoint in each of the four outside rows and columns, on ''Card 3'' or ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

   (j)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $100 (ONE HUN), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (k)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in the four corners on ''Card 5'' or ''Card 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

   (l)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $90.00 (NINTY), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

   (m)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a diamond pattern, matching one square in the midpoint in each of the four outside rows and columns, on ''Card 2,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (n)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in the four corners on ''Card 3'' or ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (o)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $60.00 (SIXTY), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (p)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a diamond pattern, matching one square in the midpoint in each of the four outside rows and columns, on ''Card 1,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (q)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in the four corners on ''Card 2,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (r)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in four of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a Moneybag symbol in the remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 5'' or ''Card 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (s)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $30.00 (THIRTY), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (t)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in four of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a Moneybag symbol in the remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $18.

   (u)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $18.00 (EGHTN), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $18.

   (v)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in the four corners on ''Card 1,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (w)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 5'' or ''Card 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (x)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $10.00 (TEN DOL), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (y)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in four of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a Moneybag symbol in the remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 1'' or ''Card 2'' or ''Card 3,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (z)  Holders of tickets with two matching prize play symbols of $9.00 (NIN DOL), in the Bingo ''Bonus'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (aa)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (bb)  Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 1'' or ''Card 2'' or ''Card 3,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (cc)  A player may win more than one prize on a ticket; however, the player cannot win more than one prize on each ''Card.''

   7.  Number and Description of Prizes and Approximate Odds: The following table sets forth the approximate number of winners, amounts of prizes and approximate odds of winning:

Get: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
of Winners Per
9,600,000 Tickets
LINE CARD 1 $322.22 432,000
LINE CARD 2 $322.22 432,000
LINE CARD 3 $3 22.22 432,000
(LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) $6 23.81 403,200
LINE CARD 4 $6 25 384,000
BONUS w/$9 $9 333.33 28,800
(LINE CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) $9 333.33 28,800
LINE CARD 1 w/MONEYBAG $9 333.33 28,800
LINE CARD 2 w/MONEYBAG $9 333.33 28,800
LINE CARD 3 w/MONEYBAG $9 333.33 28,800
BONUS w/$10 $10 333.33 28,800
4 CORNERS CARD 1 $10 500 19,200
LINE CARD 5 $10 500 19,200
LINE CARD 6 $10 500 19,200
BONUS w/$18 $18 500 19,200
(BONUS w/$9) + (LINE CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 2) +    (LINE CARD 3) $18 500 19,200
LINE CARD 4 w/MONEYBAG $18 500 19,200
BONUS w/$30 $30 1,000 9,600
DIAMOND CARD 1 $30 1,000 9,600
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $30 1,000 9,600
LINE CARD 5 w/MONEYBAG $30 1,000 9,600
BONUS w/$60 $60 4,800 2,000
(BONUS w/$30) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $60 4,800 2,000
(BONUS w/$30) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) $60 4,800 2,000
(BONUS w/$30) + (LINE CARD 5 w/MONEYBAG) $60 4,800 2,000
4 CORNERS CARD 3 $60 4,800 2,000
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $60 4,800 2,000
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) $60 4,800 2,000
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 5 w/MONEYBAG) $60 4,800 2,000
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 6 w/MONEYBAG) $60 4,800 2,000
DIAMOND CARD 2 $60 4,8002,000
BONUS w/$90 $90 4,800 2,000
(BONUS w/$30) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) $90 4,800 2,000
(BONUS w/$30) + (4 CORNERS CARD 4) $90 4,800 2,000
4 CORNERS CARD 5 $90 4,800 2,000
4 CORNERS CARD 6 $90 4,800 2,000
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (4 CORNERS CARD 4) $90 4,800 2,000
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) $90 4,800 2,000
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 4) $90 4,800 2,000
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 5 w/MONEYBAG)    + (LINE CARD 6 w/MONEYBAG) $90 4,800 2,000
BONUS w/$100 $100 8,000 1,200
(BONUS w/$30) + (LINE CARD 5) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) $100 8,571 1,120
(4 CORNERS CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2)
   + (LINE CARD 5 w/MONEYBAG) + (LINE CARD 6    w/MONEYBAG) 		$100 8,571 1,120
(BONUS w/$30) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) + (4 CORNERS    CARD 4) $150 20,000 480
''X'' CARD 1 $150 20,000 480
DIAMOND CARD 3 $150 20,000 480
DIAMOND CARD 4 $150 20,000 480
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) + (4 CORNERS CARD 5) $150 20,000 480
''X'' CARD 2 $300 30,000320
(''X'' CARD 1) + (DIAMOND CARD 3) $300 30,000 320
(DIAMOND CARD 3) + (DIAMOND CARD 4) $300 30,000 320
DIAMOND CARD 5 $300 30,000 320
''X'' CARD 3 $1,000 17,143 560
DIAMOND CARD 6 $1,000 17,143 560
''X'' CARD 4 $3,000 60,000 160
''X'' CARD 5 $30,000 1,600,000 6
''X'' CARD 6 $60,000 1,600,000 6
MONEYBAG = Moneybag in winning pattern triples prize.
BONUS = Reveal two identical prize amounts in the Bonus, win that prize.

Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.

   8.  Retailer Incentive Awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game tickets. The conduct of the game will be governed by 61 Pa. Code § 819.222 (relating to retailer bonuses and incentive).

   9.  Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo, prize money from winning Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game tickets will be retained by the Secretary for payment to the persons entitled thereto. If no claim is made within 1 year of the announced close of the Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo instant lottery game, the right of a ticket holder to claim the prize represented by the ticket, if any, will expire and the prize money will be paid into the State Lottery Fund and used for purposes provided for by statute.

   10.  Governing Law: In purchasing a ticket, the customer agrees to comply with and abide by the State Lottery Law (72 P. S. §§ 3761-101--3761-314), 61 Pa. Code Part V (relating to State Lotteries) and the provisions contained in this notice.

   11.  Termination of the Game: The Secretary may announce a termination date, after which no further tickets from this game may be sold. The announcement will be disseminated through media used to advertise or promote Pennsylvania $60,000 Triple Bingo or through normal communications methods.

STEPHEN H. STETLER,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-1255. Filed for public inspection July 10, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]


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