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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 16-2271

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 Instant Lottery Game

[46 Pa.B. 8114]
[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 Cupid's Cash '16.

 2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 instant lottery game ticket is $5.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN) and 30 (THIRTY). The play symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRTY), Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a Cupid (WIN50) symbol.

 4. Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''Prize'' areas are: $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $25.00 (TWY FIV), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $50,000 (FTY THO).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $5, $10, $20, $25, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 and $50,000. The player can win up to 12 times on a ticket.

 6. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 5,400,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 instant lottery game.

 7. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $50,000 (FTY THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (e) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (f) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (g) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (h) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (i) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (j) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (k) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (l) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Cupid (WIN50) symbol and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Cupid (WIN50) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (m) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (n) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (o) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (p) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (q) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (s) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (t) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Love Note (NOTE) symbol and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that Love Note (NOTE) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 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:

When Any Of Your Numbers
Match Any Winning Number,
Win Prize Shown Under The
Matching Number. Win With: 		Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
5,400,000 Tickets
$5 w/ LOVE NOTE $5 12 450,000
$5 $5 30 180,000
$5 × 2 $10 60 90,000
$10 w/ LOVE NOTE $10 30 180,000
$10 $10 60 90,000
$5 × 4 $20 300 18,000
$10 × 2 $20 300 18,000
$20 w/ LOVE NOTE $20 150 36,000
$20 $20 300 18,000
$5 × 5 $25 600 9,000
($5 w/ LOVE NOTE) × 5 $25 600 9,000
$25 w/ LOVE NOTE $25 600 9,000
$25 $25 600 9,000
$5 × 10 $50 600 9,000
$50 w/ CUPID $50 46.15 117,000
$50 w/ LOVE NOTE $50 600 9,000
$50 $50 600 9,000
$20 × 5 $100 2,400 2,250
($10 × 8) + ($5 × 4) $100 2,400 2,250
($50 w/ CUPID) × 2 $100 1,500 3,600
$100 w/ LOVE NOTE $100 2,400 2,250
$100 $100 2,400 2,250
$20 × 10 $200 24,000 225
$25 × 8 $200 24,000 225
($50 w/ CUPID) × 4 $200 12,000 450
$200 w/ LOVE NOTE $200 24,000 225
$200 $200 24,000 225
$100 × 5 $500 24,000 225
($50 w/ CUPID) × 10 $500 24,000 225
$500 w/ LOVE NOTE $500 24,000 225
$500 $500 24,000 225
$500 × 2 $1,000 540,000 10
(($100 w/ LOVE NOTE) × 8) +
 (($50 w/ LOVE NOTE) × 4) 		$1,000 540,000 10
$1,000 w/ LOVE NOTE $1,000 540,000 10
$1,000 $1,000 540,000 10
$50,000 $50,000 540,000 10
Reveal a ''LOVE NOTE'' (NOTE) symbol, win prize shown under that symbol automatically.
Reveal a ''CUPID'' (WIN50) symbol, win $50 instantly!

 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 Program for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 instant lottery game tickets.

 10. 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.

 11. Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Cupid's Cash '16 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 Cupid's Cash '16 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.

 12. 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.

 13. 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 Cupid's Cash '16 or through normal communications methods.

EILEEN H. McNULTY, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-2271. Filed for public inspection December 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]


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