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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-854

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice Bingo Instant Lottery Game

[37 Pa.B. 2259]
[Saturday, May 12, 2007]

   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 Fire 'n' Ice Bingo. There are two versions of the game. The play methods for each version are identical.

   2.  Price:  The price of a Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice Bingo instant lottery game ticket is $3.

   3.  Play Symbols:

   (a)  Each Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice 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 for version one are: The numbers 01 through 75, ''FREE'' symbol and a ''FLAME'' symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space. The ''FLAME'' symbol is a free space, and when it appears in a winning pattern, the prize triples. The 77 play symbols located in the six play areas for version two are: The numbers 01 through 75, ''FREE'' symbol and a ''DIAMOND'' symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space. The ''DIAMOND'' 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 play symbols. The play symbols that may be located in the ''Caller's Card'' are: The letter B with a number 01 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 ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area containing two ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols and a prize symbol. The play symbols and their captions, two of which will be located in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, in version one are: Fireworks symbol (FIREWKS), Pepper symbol (PEPPER), Sun symbol (SUN), Camp Fire symbol (CMPFIRE), Coffee symbol (COFFEE) and Fire Engine symbol (FIRENGE). The play symbols and their captions, two of which will be located in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, in version two are: Gem symbol (GEM), Glass symbol (GLASS), Snowflake symbol (SNWFLKE), Snow Cone symbol (SNOWCNE), Skate symbol (SKATE) and a Refrigerator symbol (FRIDGE). The ''FAST CASH BONUS'' is played separately from the rest of the game.

   4.  Prize Symbols:  The prize symbols and their captions, located in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' prize area are: FREE (TICKET), $3.00 (THR DOL), $6.00 (SIX DOL), $9.00 (NIN DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $18$ (EGHTN), $30$ (THIRTY), $60$ (SIXTY), $90$ (NINTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $150 (ONEHUNFTY), $300 (THR HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $3,000 (THR THO).

   5.  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 ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area are: Free Ticket, $3, $6, $9, $10, $18, $30, $60, $90, $100, $150, $300, $1,000 and $3,000.

   6.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game:  Approximately 4,800,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice Bingo instant lottery game.

   7.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Determination of prize winners for Fire 'n' Ice Bingo ''Card 1'' or ''Card 2'' or ''Card 3'' or ''Card 4'' or ''Card 5'' or ''Card 6'' are:

   (1)  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.

   (2)  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.

   (3)  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.

   (4)  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.

   (5)  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.

   (6)  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.

   (7)  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.

   (8)  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.

   (9)  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.

   (10)  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.

   (11)  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.

   (12)  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.

   (13)  Holders of tickets matching the ''Caller's Card'' play symbols in three of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' symbol in one of the remaining spaces of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line and a ''FREE'' symbol in the other remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 5'' or ''Card 6;'' or 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 ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' 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.

   (14)  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.

   (15)  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.

   (16)  Holders of tickets matching the ''Caller's Card'' play symbols in three of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' symbol in one of the remaining spaces of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line and a ''FREE'' symbol in the other remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 4;'' or 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 ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' symbol in the remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $18.

   (17)  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.

   (18)  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.

   (19)  Holders of tickets matching the ''Caller's Card'' play symbols in three of the five spaces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, and a ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' symbol in one of the remaining spaces of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line and a ''FREE'' symbol in the other remaining space of that same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''Card 1'' or ''Card 2'' or ''Card 3;'' or 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 ''FLAME'' symbol or a ''DIAMOND'' 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.

   (20)  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.

   (21)  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.

   (b)  Determination of prize winners for ''Fast Cash Bonus'' are:

   (1)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $3,000 (THR THO) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

   (2)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (3)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

   (4)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $150 (ONEHUNFTY) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

   (5)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (6)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $90$ (NINTY) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

   (7)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $60$ (SIXTY) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

   (8)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $30$ (THIRTY) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

   (9)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $18$ (EGHTN) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $18.

   (10)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (11)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $9.00 (NIN DOL) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

   (12)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $6.00 (SIX DOL) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

   (13)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

   (14)  Holders of tickets with two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of FREE (TICKET) appearing in the ''prize'' area to the right of the two identical ''FAST CASH BONUS'' play symbols, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of one Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice Bingo instant game ticket or one Pennsylvania Lottery instant game ticket of equivalent sale price which is currently on sale.

   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:

Get: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
4,800,000 Tickets
FREE FAST CASH BONUS TICKET 9.09 528,000
LINE CARD 1 $3 200 24,000
LINE CARD 2 $3 200 24,000
LINE CARD 3 $3 200 24,000
$3 FAST CASH BONUS $3 200 24,000
(LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) $6 45.45 105,600
LINE CARD 4 $6 100 48,000
(LINE CARD 2) + ($3 FAST CASH    BONUS) $6 100 48,000
(LINE CARD 3) + ($3 FAST CASH    BONUS) $6 100 48,000
$6 FAST CASH BONUS $6 100 48,000
LINE CARD 1 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $9 166.67 28,800
LINE CARD 2 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $9 142.86 33,600
LINE CARD 3 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $9 200 24,000
(LINE CARD 4) + ($3 FAST CASH BONUS) $9 500 9,600
$9 FAST CASH BONUS $9 500 9,600
4 CORNERS CARD 1 $10 500 9,600
LINE CARD 5 $10 500 9,600
LINE CARD 6 $10 500 9,600
$10 FAST CASH BONUS $10 83.33 57,600
LINE CARD 4 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $18 166.67 28,800
(LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 4)    + ($6 FAST CASH    BONUS) $18 500 9,600
$18 FAST CASH BONUS $18 500 9,600
DIAMOND CARD 1 $30 1,000 4,800
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $30 1,000 4,800
LINE CARD 5 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $30 1,000 4,800
LINE CARD 6 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL $30 1,000 4,800
(LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 6) + ($10 FAST    CASH BONUS) $30 1,000 4,800
$30 FAST CASH BONUS $30 1,000 4,800
4 CORNERS CARD 3 $60 6,000 800
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $60 6,000 800
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) $60 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 5 w/FLAME    OR DIAMOND SYMBOL) $60 6,000 800
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 6 w/FLAME    OR DIAMOND SYMBOL) $60 6,000 800
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + ($30 FAST CASH BONUS) $60 6,000 800
DIAMOND CARD 2 $60 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 1) + (LINE CARD    5) + (LINE    CARD 6) + ($30 FAST CASH BONUS) $60 6,000 800
$60 FAST CASH BONUS $60 6,000 800
4 CORNERS CARD 5 $90 6,000 800
4 CORNERS CARD 6 $90 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (4 CORNERS CARD 4) $90 6,000 800
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS    CARD 3) $90 6,000 800
(DIAMOND CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS    CARD 4) $90 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 5    w/FLAME OR DIAMOND    SYMBOL) + (LINE    CARD 6 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL) $90 3,429 1,400
(DIAMOND CARD 2) + ($30 FAST CASH BONUS) $90 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3)
   + (LINE CARD 5) + ($10 FAST CASH BONUS)
$90 6,000 800
$90 FAST CASH BONUS $90 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 1) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2)
   + (LINE CARD 5 w/FLAME OR DIAMOND    SYMBOL) + (LINE CARD 6 w/FLAME OR    DIAMOND SYMBOL)
$100 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) + ($10 FAST CASH BONUS) $100 6,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 6) + ($10 FAST CASH BONUS) $100 6,000 800
$100 FAST CASH BONUS $100 6,000 800
''X'' CARD 1 $150 60,000 80
DIAMOND CARD 3 $150 60,000 80
DIAMOND CARD 4 $150 60,000 80
(4 CORNERS CARD 3) + (4 CORNERS CARD 5) $150 60,000 80
$150 FAST CASH BONUS $150 60,000 80
''X'' CARD 2 $300 60,000 80
(''X'' CARD 1) + (DIAMOND CARD 3) $300 60,000 80
(DIAMOND CARD 3) + (DIAMOND CARD 4) $300 60,000 80
DIAMOND CARD 5 $300 60,000 80
$300 FAST CASH BONUS $300 60,000 80
''X'' CARD 3 $1,000 30,000 160
DIAMOND CARD 6 $1,000 30,000 160
$1,000 FAST CASH BONUS $1,000 30,000 160
''X'' CARD 4 $3,000 60,000 80
$3,000 FAST CASH BONUS $3,000 120,000 40
''X'' CARD 5 $30,000 1,200,000 4
''X'' CARD 6 $60,000 1,200,000 4
FLAME OR DIAMOND SYMBOL = Triple the prize won when it occurs in a winning pattern.
FAST CASH BONUS = Get two identical symbols in the Fast Cash Bonus, win the prize shown.

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 Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice Bingo 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 Fire 'n' Ice Bingo, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Fire 'n' Ice 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 Fire 'n' Ice 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.

   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), 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 Fire 'n' Ice Bingo or through normal communications methods.

THOMAS W. WOLF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-854. Filed for public inspection May 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]



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