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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 14-147

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars Instant Lottery Game

[44 Pa.B. 423]
[Saturday, January 18, 2014]

 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 Dublin Dollars.

 2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars instant lottery game ticket is $2.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area consisting of ''GAME 1,'' ''GAME 2,'' ''GAME 3,'' ''GAME 4,'' ''GAME 5,'' ''GAME 6,'' ''GAME 7,'' ''GAME 8,'' ''GAME 9'' and ''GAME 10.'' Each ''GAME'' is played separately. Each ''GAME'' features a play area and a ''Prize'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the play area are: Bell (BELL) symbol, Bow Tie (BOW) symbol, Cabbage (CABGE) symbol, Chest (CHEST) symbol, Apple (APPLE) symbol, Strawberries (BERRY) symbol, Coat (COAT) symbol, Crown (CROWN) symbol, Clover (CLOVER) symbol, Stack of Coins (COINS) symbol, Diamond (DMND) symbol, Gold Bar (BAR) symbol, Grapes (GRAPES) symbol, Lemon (LEMON) symbol, Dollar Sign (DLRSN) symbol, Key (KEY) symbol, Gift (GIFT) symbol, Fiddle (FIDDLE) symbol, Horseshoe (SHOE) symbol, House (HOUSE) symbol, Rabbit Foot (RBTFT) symbol, Necklace (NKLACE) symbol, Leprechaun Hat (LEPHAT) symbol, Melon (MELON) symbol, Safe (SAFE) symbol, Rainbow (RAINBW) symbol, Pineapple (PINAPLE) symbol, Star (STAR) symbol, Wallet (WALLET) symbol, Wishbone (WSHBN) symbol, Ring (RING) symbol, 7 (SVN) symbol, Cash (CASH) symbol and a 2X (2TIMES) symbol.

 4. Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''Prize'' area of each ''GAME'' are: $1.00 (ONE DOL), FREE (TICKET), $2.00 (TWO DOL), $3.00 (THR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $15.00 (FIFTN), $25.00 (TWY FIV), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $250 (TWOHUNFTY), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $25,000 (TWYFIVTHO).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $1, Free $2 Ticket, $2, $3, $5, $10, $15, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 and $25,000. The player can win up to 10 times on a ticket.

 6. Second-Chance Drawings: The Pennsylvania Lottery will conduct one 2014 St. Patrick's Day Payout second-chance drawing for which non-winning Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars instant lottery game tickets may be eligible as provided for in section 10.

 7. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 6,600,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars instant lottery game.

 8. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $25,000 (TWYFIVTHO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (d) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $250 (TWOHUNFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (e) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $250 (TWOHUNFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (f) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (g) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (h) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (i) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (j) Holders of tickets with a 2X (2TIMES) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (k) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (l) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (m) Holders of tickets with a 2X (2TIMES) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (n) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (o) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (p) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (q) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) Holders of tickets with a 2X (2TIMES) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (s) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (t) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (u) Holders of tickets with a 2X (2TIMES) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

 (v) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

 (w) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $3.00 (THR DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

 (x) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 (y) Holders of tickets with a Cash (CASH) symbol in a ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 (z) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of FREE (TICKET) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of one Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars instant game ticket or one Pennsylvania Lottery instant game ticket of equivalent sale price which is currently on sale.

 (aa) Holders of tickets with two like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1.

 9. 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:

Reveal Two Like Symbols In The
Same Game, Win Prize Shown
For That Game. Win With: 		Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
6,600,000 Tickets
FREE FREE $2 TICKET 12.50 528,000
$2 w/CASH $2 107.14 61,600
$2 $2 250 26,400
$3 w/CASH $3 25 264,000
$3 $3 30 220,000
($2 w/2X) + $1 $5 100 66,000
$5 w/CASH $5 100 66,000
$5 $5 100 66,000
$2 × 5 $10 375 17,600
$5 w/2X $10 250 26,400
$10 w/CASH $10 250 26,400
$10 $10 375 17,600
$5 × 3 $15 750 8,800
$10 + $5 $15 750 8,800
($5 w/2X) + $5 $15 375 17,600
$15 w/CASH $15 375 17,600
$15 $15 500 13,200
$5 × 5 $25 750 8,800
($3 × 5) + ($2 × 5) $25 750 8,800
($10 w/2X) + $5 $25 750 8,800
$25 w/CASH $25 750 8,800
$25 $25 750 8,800
$5 × 10 $50 1,714 3,850
$10 × 5 $50 3,000 2,200
($15 × 2) + ($10 × 2) $50 3,000 2,200
$25 w/2X $50 2,182 3,025
$50 w/CASH $50 2,182 3,025
$50 $50 3,000 2,200
$10 × 10 $100 2,400 2,750
$50 × 2 $100 6,000 1,100
($25 w/2X) × 2 $100 4,800 1,375
$100 w/CASH $100 5,000 1,320
$100 $100 8,000 825
$50 × 5 $250 60,000 110
($25 w/2X) × 5 $250 60,000 110
$250 w/CASH $250 60,000 110
$250 $250 120,000 55
$100 × 5 $500 120,000 55
$500 $500 120,000 55
$250 × 4 $1,000 330,000 20
$1,000 $1,000 330,000 20
$25,000 $25,000 660,000 10
Reveal a ''CASH'' (CASH) symbol in any game, win prize shown for that game automatically.
Reveal a ''2X'' (2TIMES) symbol in any game, win double the prize shown for that game.

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

 10. Pennsylvania Lottery's 2014 St. Patrick's Day Payout Second-Chance Drawing Requirements:

 (a) To be eligible for the Pennsylvania Lottery's 2014 St. Patrick's Day Payout Drawing (''Drawing'') entrants must be members of the Pennsylvania Lottery VIP Players Club. To join the VIP Players Club, visit http://www.palottery.com/vipplayersclub/login.aspx to create a VIP Players Club Member account. Becoming a VIP Players Club member is free.

 (b) To enter the Drawing, entrants must enter the identifying information from at least one non-winning PA-1070 Leprechaun Loot '14 ($5) or PA-1071 Dublin Dollars ($2) instant lottery ticket via the Drawing's promotional website during the entry period.

 (c) The entry period for the Drawing begins after 11:59:59 p.m. January 26, 2014 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. March 17, 2014. All time references are Eastern Time.

 (d) The contents of the entry form must be accurate and complete. Incomplete entry forms cannot be submitted.

 (e) Only one claimant per entry allowed.

 (f) Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

 (g) Entry is limited to entrants that indicate, at the time of submitting an entry, that their entry is being submitted from an internet connected device located within Pennsylvania.

 (h) The only entry method for the Drawing is via the Lottery's website at http://www.palottery.com. Entries mailed to the Pennsylvania Lottery will be disqualified.

 (i) Players may submit unlimited entries for the Drawing.

 (j) The purchase price of each non-winning PA-1070 Leprechaun Loot '14 ($5) or PA-1071 Dublin Dollars ($2) instant ticket entered will determine the number of entries a player will receive in the Drawing. Accordingly, entering a non-winning Leprechaun Loot '14 ($5) ticket will entitle the player to five entries and entering a non-winning PA-1071 Dublin Dollars ($2) will entitle the player to two entries.

 11. Pennsylvania Lottery's 2014 St. Patrick's Day Payout Second-Chance Drawing and Prizes:

 (a) The Lottery will conduct the Drawing, from among the entries received during the entry period, between March 18, 2014 and March 21, 2014.

 (b) The first ten winners selected in the Drawing, complying with the provisions of these rules, shall each be entitled to a prize of $17,000, less required federal withholding. This prize shall be paid as a one-time, lump-sum cash payment.

 (c) The winners of the Drawing will be announced during the Pennsylvania Lottery's live drawing show on March 22, 2014 and after the live drawing show via social media and the Lottery's website.

 12. Pennsylvania Lottery's 2014 St. Patrick's Day Payout Second-Chance Drawing Restrictions:

 (a) The odds of an entry being selected in the Drawing depend upon the number of entries received for the Drawing.

 (b) The Lottery assumes no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries not entered into the Drawing. The Lottery assumes no responsibility for entries that are not entered into the Drawing because of incompatible internet browsers or other technical issues related to the internet connected device used to make entry. If a Drawing entry is rejected during or following the Drawing, the sole remedy is to select another entry to replace the rejected entry in accordance with these rules and Lottery procedure.

 (c) A computer-generated randomizer will be used to select the Drawing winners.

 (d) An entrant may only win the prize for which they are first selected in the Drawing. Subsequent entries, from the same entrant, selected in the Drawing, will be disqualified and a replacement entry will be selected.

 (e) If any discrepancy exists between these Drawing rules and any material describing the Drawing, these Drawing rules shall govern.

 (f) Employees of the Pennsylvania Lottery and its agents, or a spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person are not eligible to participate in the Drawing. Offer void where prohibited or restricted.

 (g) If, for any reason, the Drawing is not capable of running as planned due to, without limitation, errors in these rules or advertising, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, human error or any other cause beyond the control of the Pennsylvania Lottery that, in the sole judgment of the Pennsylvania Lottery, could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Drawing.

 (h) All entries shall be subject to verification by the Pennsylvania Lottery.

 (i) The Drawing is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applicable laws and regulations apply.

 (j) Prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date of the drawing in which the prize was won.

 (k) Final determination of winners will be made by the Secretary, whose judgment will be final and binding.

 (l) The payment of a prize awarded in the Drawing to a person who dies before receiving the prize shall be paid according to 61 Pa. Code § 811.16 (relating to prizes payable after death of a prize winner).

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

 14. Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Dublin Dollars 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 Dublin Dollars 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.

 15. 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.

 16. 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 Dublin Dollars or through normal communications methods.

DANIEL MEUSER, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-147. Filed for public inspection January 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]


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