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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 16-2275

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword Instant Lottery Game

[46 Pa.B. 8124]
[Saturday, December 24, 2016]

 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 Super $300,000 Crossword.

 2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $10.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, three crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3'' respectively, and a ''BONUS BOX'' area. ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2,'' ''GRID 3'' and the ''BONUS BOX'' area are each played separately. The play symbols located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols located in ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' are: the letters A through and including Z; and a 5X symbol. The 5X symbol is a free space and when it appears in a winning combination of words, the prize is multiplied by 5. The play symbols and their captions located in ''GRID 3'' are: the letters A through and including Z.

 4. ''BONUS BOX'' Symbols: The play symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS BOX'' area are: NO BONUS (TRY AGAIN) and TRY AGAIN (NO BONUS). The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS BOX'' area are: $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN) and $500 (FIV HUN).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 1'' are: $10, $20, $40, $100, $200, $400, $1,000, $10,000 and $30,000. The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 2'' are: $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $10,000, $30,000 and $300,000. The Prizes that can be won in ''GRID 3'' are: $10, $20, $50 and $100. The prizes that can be won in the ''BONUS BOX'' area are: $10, $20, $40, $50, $100, $200 and $500. A player can win up to 3 times on a ticket.

 6. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 7,800,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword instant lottery game.

 7. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

 (e) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

 (f) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

 (g) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven words in ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

 (h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (i) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (k) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (l) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (m) Holders of tickets upon which a $500 (FIV HUN) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (n) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (o) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (p) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (r) Holders of tickets upon which a $200 (TWO HUN) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (s) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five words in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' or ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (u) Holders of tickets upon which a $100 (ONE HUN) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (v) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 2'' or ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (w) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a 5X symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (x) Holders of tickets upon which a $50.00 (FIFTY) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (y) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (z) Holders of tickets upon which a $40.00 (FORTY) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (aa) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three words in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' or ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (bb) Holders of tickets upon which a $20.00 (TWENTY) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (cc) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two words in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' or ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (dd) Holders of tickets upon which a $10.00 (TEN DOL) symbol appears in the ''BONUS BOX'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 8. Game Play Instructions for the Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword game are:

 (a) The player shall scratch the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area to reveal 18 letters. For each of the 18 letters revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, the player shall rub the same letter each time it is found in the ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3'' play areas.

 (b) When a player reveals two or more entire words in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' or ''GRID 3,'' the player is entitled to win a prize as described in Section 7 (relating to determination of prize winners).

 (c) Only the highest prize won in each ''GRID'' will be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).

 (d) For purposes of this game, a word must contain at least three letters and cannot be formed by linking letters diagonally or by reading the letters from the bottom to the top.

 (e) Every single letter square of a word must be matched and letters combined to form one word must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in the ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3'' play areas. There will only be one word in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters.

 (f) Every single letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area and must be included to form a word.

 (g) The possible complete words for each ticket in the game are shown on the ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3'' areas. The player must match all of the letters in a possible complete word in order to complete the word.

 (h) The player shall scratch the ''BONUS BOX'' area. When the player reveals a cash prize amount, the player shall win that amount instantly. The ''BONUS BOX'' area is played separately.

 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:


GRID 1
Win With: 		GRID 2
Win With: 		GRID 3
Win With: 		BONUS BOX
Win With: 		Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
7,800,000 Tickets:
$10 $10 120 65,000
2 WORDS $10 24 325,000
2 WORDS $10 20 390,000
2 WORDS $10 20 390,000
2 WORDS $10 $20 40 195,000
2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 60 130,000
2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 60 130,000
2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 60 130,000
3 WORDS $20 120 65,000
3 WORDS $20 120 65,000
3 WORDS $20 120 65,000
3 WORDS $20 $40 600 13,000
3 WORDS $20 $40 600 13,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $40 600 13,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $40 600 13,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $40 600 13,000
2 WORDS 3 WORDS $10 $40 300 26,000
3 WORDS 2 WORDS $10 $40 300 26,000
4 WORDS $40 600 13,000
2 WORDS $40 $50 300 26,000
4 WORDS $10 $50 300 26,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 600 13,000
2 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$50 300 26,000
2 WORDS  w/ 5X $50 300 26,000
4 WORDS $50 300 26,000
4 WORDS $50 600 13,000
4 WORDS $10 $60 3,000 2,600
3 WORDS 3 WORDS 3 WORDS $60 4,000 1,950
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 $60 6,000 1,300
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 $60 6,000 1,300
2 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$10 $60 6,000 1,300
2 WORDS  w/ 5X $10 $60 6,000 1,300
4 WORDS $50 $100 800 9,750
4 WORDS 4 WORDS 2 WORDS $100 1,200 6,500
4 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 $100 480 16,250
4 WORDS $50 $100 800 9,750
3 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$100 1,200 6,500
3 WORDS  w/ 5X $100 1,200 6,500
5 WORDS $100 1,200 6,500
5 WORDS $100 1,200 6,500
3 WORDS  w/ 5X 3 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$200 4,000 1,950
4 WORDS  w/ 5X $200 6,000 1,300
6 WORDS $200 6,000 1,300
6 WORDS $200 $400 4,000 1,950
4 WORDS  w/ 5X 5 WORDS 5 WORDS $400 12,000 650
7 WORDS $400 12,000 650
7 WORDS $100 $500 12,000 650
4 WORDS  w/ 5X 4 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$50 $500 24,000 325
5 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$500 24,000 325
5 WORDS  w/ 5X $500 24,000 325
6 WORDS $500 24,000 325
6 WORDS $500 $1,000 24,000 325
5 WORDS  w/ 5X $500 $1,000 24,000 325
6 WORDS  w/ 5X $1,000 24,000 325
7 WORDS $1,000 24,000 325
8 WORDS $1,000 24,000 325
7 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$5,000 60,000 130
8 WORDS  w/ 5X $5,000 120,000 65
8 WORDS  w/ 5X 7 WORDS
 w/ 5X 		$10,000 1,560,000 5
8 WORDS $10,000 1,560,000 5
9 WORDS $10,000 1,560,000 5
9 WORDS $30,000 1,560,000 5
10 WORDS $30,000 1,560,000 5
10 WORDS $300,000 780,000 10
Scratch each ''5X'' symbol that appears in Crossword GRID 1 and Crossword GRID 2. Each ''5X'' symbol is a free spot. When a ''5X'' symbol appears in any winning combination of words, win 5 TIMES the corresponding prize found in the PRIZE KEY for that GRID.
BONUS BOX: Reveal a cash prize amount, win that amount instantly. Bonus is played separately.

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

 10. Retailer Incentive Awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword instant lottery game tickets.

 11. 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 he qualifies 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.

 12. Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Super $300,000 Crossword 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 Super $300,000 Crossword 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.

 13. 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.

 14. 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 Super $300,000 Crossword or through normal communications methods.

EILEEN H. McNULTY, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-2275. Filed for public inspection December 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]


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