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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 21-1289

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania High Voltage Bingo Instant Lottery Game 1538

[51 Pa.B. 4945]
[Saturday, August 14, 2021]

 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 High Voltage Bingo (hereafter ''High Voltage Bingo''). The game number is PA-1538.

 2. Price: The price of a High Voltage Bingo instant lottery game ticket is $3.

 3. Play symbols:

 (a) Each High Voltage Bingo instant lottery game ticket will contain five BINGO CARD play areas desig-nated as ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3,'' ''CARD 4'' and ''CARD 5.'' A player may win more than one time on a ticket, however a player may only win one prize on each ''CARD.'' Each ''CARD'' will consist of 25 spaces on a 5 × 5 grid. The 76 play symbols that may be located in the five play areas, are: the numbers 1 through 75 and a ''FREE'' symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space.

 (b) Each ticket will contain a ''CALLER'S CARD'' area. The ''CALLER'S CARD'' area will consist of 28 spaces on a 4 × 7 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 High Voltage Bingo ticket will also contain a separate ''BATTERY BONUS'' area containing three play symbols. The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''BATTERY BONUS'' area, are: Fire (FIRE) symbol, Cloud (CLOUD) symbol, Tent (TENT) symbol, Bag (BAG) symbol, Bike (BIKE) symbol, Light (LIGHT) symbol, Shoe (SHOE) symbol and a Battery (WIN10) symbol. The ''BATTERY BONUS'' area is played separately.

 4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game, are: $3, $5, $6, $10, $15, $20, $30, $40, $50, $60, $90, $100, $150, $300, $1,000, $3,000 and $50,000. A player can win up to four times on a ticket.

 5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 10,800,000 tickets will be printed for the High Voltage Bingo instant lottery game.

 6. Winning Patterns: The patterns described below, when matched on any ''CARD,'' shall determine whether a player wins a prize as further detailed in section 7.

 (i) LINE: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in a four-space diagonal line through the ''FREE'' space, or a five-space horizontal or vertical line. Diagonal LINE matches are exactly as follows:

 Examples of horizontal and vertical LINE matches include, but are not limited to:

 (ii) 4 CORNERS: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in each of the four corners of any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 (iii) DIAMOND: Match four of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form a diamond which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 (iv) X: Match eight of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form an X pattern extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:

 7. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (e) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

 (f) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

 (g) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

 (h) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (i) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

 (j) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

 (k) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

 (l) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (m) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (n) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (o) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (p) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (q) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) Holders of tickets upon which a Battery (WIN10) symbol appears in the ''BATTERY BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (s) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

 (t) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (u) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

 8. 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:


Scratch The CALLER'S CARD Area. Then Scratch Only The Numbers On BINGO CARDS 1—5 That Match Those Revealed In The CALLER'S CARD Area. The Center Spot On Each BINGO CARD Is A FREE Space. When Each Matched Number On A BINGO CARD Is Scratched, The Square Will Turn White. When All Numbers Are Completely Matched In A Horizontal, Vertical Or Diagonal Line, 4 Corners, Diamond Or An X Pattern On Any Individual BINGO CARD, Win Prize Shown For The Matched Pattern In The Appropriate Legend Next To That BINGO CARD.
Win With:
BATTERY BONUS: Win: Approximate Odds
Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
10,800,000 Tickets:
LINE CARD 1 $3 9.8 1,101,600
LINE CARD 2 $5 17.24 626,400
LINE CARD 3 $6 41.67 259,200
$10 w/ BATTERY $10 62.5 172,800
4 CORNERS CARD 1 $10 100 108,000
LINE CARD 4 $10 125 86,400
(LINE CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$15 250 43,200
LINE CARD 2 $10 w/ BATTERY $15 250 43,200
DIAMOND CARD 1 $15 500 21,600
LINE CARD 5 $15 500 21,600
(LINE CARD 2) +
(DIAMOND CARD 1)
$20 1,000 10,800
(LINE CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$20 1,000 10,800
LINE CARD 4 $10 w/ BATTERY $20 142.86 75,600
(LINE CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$10 w/ BATTERY $30 436.36 24,750
(LINE CARD 4) + (LINE CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $30 2,400 4,500
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $30 2,400 4,500
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $10 w/ BATTERY $40 1,714 6,300
(LINE CARD 4) + (LINE CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $10 w/ BATTERY $40 1,714 6,300
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$10 w/ BATTERY $50 1,200 9,000
DIAMOND CARD 2 $50 2,400 4,500
DIAMOND CARD 2 $10 w/ BATTERY $60 1,200 9,000
(LINE CARD 4) +
(DIAMOND CARD 2)
$60 6,000 1,800
4 CORNERS CARD 3 $60 6,000 1,800
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) +
(LINE CARD 2) +
(DIAMOND CARD 1)
$10 w/ BATTERY $90 3,000 3,600
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 2)
$90 12,000 900
(LINE CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$10 w/ BATTERY $90 3,000 3,600
(LINE CARD 5) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) + (DIAMOND CARD 1)
$90 12,000 900
DIAMOND CARD 3 $90 12,000 900
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $90 12,000 900
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$100 24,000 450
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 2)
$10 w/ BATTERY $100 6,000 1,800
DIAMOND CARD 3 $10 w/ BATTERY $100 4,800 2,250
(LINE CARD 4) +
(DIAMOND CARD 3)
$100 24,000 450
(4 CORNERS CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$100 24,000 450
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $10 w/ BATTERY $100 24,000 450
DIAMOND CARD 4 $100 24,000 450
(DIAMOND CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$10 w/ BATTERY $150 12,000 900
X CARD 1 $150 24,000 450
4 CORNERS CARD 5 $150 24,000 450
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) +
(X CARD 1)
$300 40,000 270
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 4) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 3)
$300 40,000 270
X CARD 2 $300 40,000 270
X CARD 3 $1,000 120,000 90
DIAMOND CARD 5 $1,000 120,000 90
X CARD 4 $3,000 360,000 30
X CARD 5 $50,000 1,080,000 10

 BATTERY BONUS: Reveal a ''Battery'' (WIN10) symbol in any BONUS spot, win $10 instantly! BATTERY BONUS is played separately.


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

 9. Retailer incentive awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell High Voltage Bingo instant lottery game tickets.

 10. Retailer bonus: The Lottery may offer a retailer bonus in connection with the sale of Pennsylvania instant lottery game tickets. If a retailer bonus is offered, a Lottery retailer shall be eligible for a bonus as described in this section. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $100,000 and not exceeding $500,000 shall be paid a bonus of $500. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $500,001 and not exceeding $1,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $5,000. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $1,000,001 and not exceeding $10,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $10,000. A Lottery retailer is entitled only to the largest bonus for which they qualify on a winning ticket. A bonus will be initiated for payment after the instant ticket is claimed and validated. A bonus will not be awarded to a Lottery retailer that sells a non-winning Pennsylvania Lottery instant ticket used to enter a Pennsylvania Lottery second-chance drawing or promotion that is subsequently selected to win a prize.

 11. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of High Voltage Bingo, prize money from winning High Voltage 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 High Voltage 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.

 12. 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 of the Pa. Code Part V (relating to State Lotteries) and the provisions contained in this notice.

 13. 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 High Voltage Bingo or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-1289. Filed for public inspection August 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]



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