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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-1355

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Slingo® Instant Lottery Game

[35 Pa.B. 4026]

   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 Slingo®.

   2.  Price:  The price of a Pennsylvania Slingo® instant lottery game ticket is $3.

   3.  Play Symbols:  Each Pennsylvania Slingo® instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, a ''SLINGO® GRID'' area and a ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area. The 76 play symbols that may be located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area are the numbers 01 through 75 presented in a two-digit format and a Gold Coin (COIN) play symbol. The 76 play symbols that may be located in the 5 × 5 ''SLINGO® GRID'' are the numbers 01 through 75 presented in a two-digit format and a Joker (free space) play symbol. The prize and play symbols located in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area are: Cherub $3.00 symbol (THREE), Cherub $6.00 symbol (SIX), Cherub $9.00 symbol (NINE), Cherub $12$ symbol (TWELVE), Cherub $15$ symbol (FIFTN), Cherub $30$ symbol (THIRTY), Cherub $50$ symbol (FIFTY), Cherub $100 symbol (ONEHUN), Cherub $500 symbol (FIVHUN), Cherub $1,000 symbol (1THOU) and NO BONUS (TRY AGAIN) play symbol.

   4.  Prizes:  The prizes that can be won in this game are $3, $6, $9, $12, $15, $30, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and $30,000.

   5.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed for the Game: Approximately 6,000,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Slingo® instant lottery game.

   6.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Determination of Prize Winners for Slingo® are:

   (1)  Holders of tickets where the player achieves a ''BLACKOUT'' by completely matching all the numbers in the entire 5 × 5 ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.

   (2)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in ten complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (3)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in nine complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (4)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in eight complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (5)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in seven complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (6)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in six complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (7)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in five complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

   (8)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in four complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $12.

   (9)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in three complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (10)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in two complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (11)  Holders of tickets where the player completely matches all the numbers in a complete horizontal, vertical or diagonal line in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the number combinations found in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and the Joker symbol (free space) found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (12)  Holders of tickets where the player finds a Gold Coin (COIN) in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area on a single ticket shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (b)  Determination of Prize Winners for FAST CA$H BONUS are:

   (1)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $1,000 symbol (1THOU) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (2)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $500 symbol (FIVHUN) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (3)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $100 symbol (ONEHUN) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (4)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $50$ symbol (FIFTY) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (5)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $30$ symbol (THIRTY) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (6)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $15$ symbol (FIFTN) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

   (7)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $12$ symbol (TWELVE) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $12.

   (8)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $9.00 symbol (NINE) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (9)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $6.00 symbol (SIX) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (10)  Holders of tickets with a Cherub $3.00 symbol (THREE) in the ''FAST CA$H BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   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:

Approximate No.
Approximate Of Winners Per
Win With: Wins: Odds Of 1 In: 6,000,000 Tickets
1 LINE $3 25 240,000
1 COIN $3 25 240,000
CHERUB w/$3 $3 25 240,000
2 LINES $6 50 120,000
2 COINS $6 50 120,000
CHERUB w/$6 $6 50 120,000
3 LINES $9 200 30,000
3 COINS $9 200 30,000
2 LINES + 1 COIN $9 200 30,000
CHERUB w/$9 $9 200 30,000
4 LINES $12 500 12,000
4 COINS $12 1,000 6,000
3 LINES + 1 COIN $12 1,000 6,000
CHERUB w/$12 $12 1,000 6,000
5 LINES $15 333.33 18,000
5 COINS $15 333.33 18,000
4 LINES + 1 COIN $15 333.33 18,000
CHERUB w/$15 $15 1,000 6,000
6 LINES $30 200 30,000
2 LINES + 8 COINS 30 500 12,000
CHERUB w/$30 $30 333.33 18,000
7 LINES $50 333.33 18,000
CHERUB w/$50 $50 500 12,000
8 LINES $100 1,200 5,000
CHERUB w/$100 $100 1,224 4,900
9 LINES $500 24,000 250
CHERUB w/$500 $500 24,000 250
10 LINES $1,000 60,000 100
CHERUB w/$1,000 $1,000 60,000 100
BLACKOUT $30,000 600,000 10
NOTE: Only the highest prize won will be paid.

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

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

   9.  Unclaimed Prize Money:  For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Slingo®, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Slingo® 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 Slingo® 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, 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 Slingo® or through normal communications methods.

GREGORY C. FAJT,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1355. Filed for public inspection July 15, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]


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