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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-993

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Bonus 3's Instant Lottery Game

[33 Pa.B. 2552]

   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 Bonus 3's.

   2.  Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Bonus 3's instant lottery game ticket is $1.

   3.  Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Bonus 3's instant lottery game ticket will contain one ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and one ''Bonus'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT) and 9 (NINE). The play symbols and their captions located in the ''Bonus'' area are: DOUBLE (33), TRIPLE (333) and NO BONUS (TRY AGAIN).

   4.  Prize Play Symbols: The prize play symbols and their captions located in the ''Prize'' area are: $1.00 (ONE DOL), $2.00 (TWO DOL), $3.00 (THR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $6.00 (SIX DOL), $9.00 (NIN DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $15$ (FIFTN), $20$ (TWENTY), $30$ (THIRTY), $60$ (SIXTY), $90$ (NINTY) and $3,000 (THR THO).

   5.  Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are $1, $2, $3, $5, $6, $9, $10, $15, $20, $30, $60, $90 and $3,000.

   6.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed for the Game: Approximately 15,600,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Bonus 3's instant lottery game.

   7.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $3,000 (THR THO)  appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

   (b)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $90$ (NINTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

   (c)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $30$ (THIRTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

   (d)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $60$ (SIXTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (e)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $30$ (THIRTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (f)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (g)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $30$ (THIRTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (h)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $15$ (FIFTN) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (i)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (j)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (k)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (l)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $15$ (FIFTN) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

   (m)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

   (n)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (o)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (p)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $9.00 (NIN DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (q)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (r)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $6.00 (SIX DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (s)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (t)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (u)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

   (v)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL)  appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (w)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a TRIPLE (333) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (x)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

   (y)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area, a DOUBLE (33) play symbol in the ''Bonus'' area and a prize play symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

   (z)  Holders of tickets with three matching 3 (THREE) play symbols in the same row, column or diagonal in the ''Tic Tac Toe'' area and a prize play symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1.

   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:

Approximate No. of
Approximate Winners Per 15,600,000
Get Win Odds Tickets
$1 $1 1:8.96 1,742,000
$1 (D) $2 1:33.33 468,000
$2 $2 1:100 156,000
$1 (T) $3 1:42.86 364,000
$3 $3 1:100 156,000
$5 $5 1:300 52,000
$2 (T) $6 1:300 52,000
$3 (D) $6 1:300 52,000
$6 $6 1:600 26,000
$3 (T) $9 1:150 104,000
$9 $9 1:300 52,000
$5 (D) $10 1:600 26,000
$10 $10 1:600 26,000
$5 (T) $15 1:1,000 15,600
$15 $15 1:1,500 10,400
$10 (D) $20 1:1,000 15,600
$20 $20 1:1,500 10,400
$10 (T) $30 1:12,000 1,300
$15 (D) $30 1:12,000 1,300
$30 $30 1:30,000 520
$20 (T) $60 1:48,000 325
$30 (D) $60 1:48,000 325
$60 $60 1:48,000 325
$30 (T) $90 1:48,000 325
$90 $90 1:48,000 325
$3,000 $3,000 1:1,200,000 13
(D) = Doubles the prize shown
(T) = Triples the prize shown

   9.  Retailer Incentive Awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Bonus 3's instant lottery game tickets. The conduct of the game will be governed by 61 Pa. Code § 819.222 (relating to retailer bonuses and incentives).

   10.  Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Bonus 3's, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Bonus 3's 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 Bonus 3's 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.

   11.  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), the regulations contained in 61 Pa. Code Part V (relating to State Lotteries) and the provisions contained in this notice.

   12.  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 Bonus 3's or through normal communications methods.

GREGORY C. FAJT,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-993. Filed for public inspection May 23, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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