NOTICES
Pennsylvania Bingo Night Instant Lottery Game
[46 Pa.B. 954]
[Saturday, February 20, 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 Bingo Night.
2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Bingo Night instant lottery game ticket is $5.
3. Play Symbols:
(a) Each Pennsylvania Bingo Night instant lottery game ticket will contain eight play areas designated as ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3,'' ''CARD 4,'' ''CARD 5,'' ''CARD 6,'' ''CARD 7'' and ''CARD 8.'' A player may win more than one time on a ticket; however a player may only win one prize on each ''CARD.'' Each ''CARD'' will consist of 25 spaces on a 5 by 5 grid. The 78 play symbols located in the eight play areas are: The numbers 1 through 75, ''FREE'' symbol, Orange Dauber Dot symbol and a Green Dauber Dot symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space. The Orange Dauber Dot symbol is a free space and when it appears in a winning pattern, the prize is multiplied by 5. The Green Dauber Dot symbol is a free space and when it appears in a winning pattern, the prize is multiplied by 10.
(b) Each Pennsylvania Bingo Night instant lottery game ticket will contain a separate ''BONUS NUMBERS'' area containing five spaces. The play symbols located in the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' area are: The letter B with a number 1 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; the letter O with a number 61 through 75; and a BINGO (WIN50) symbol.
(c) Each ticket will also contain a ''CALLER'S CARD'' area. The ''CALLER'S CARD'' area will consist of 30 spaces on a 10 by 3 grid. The play symbols that may be located in each space on the grid are: The letter B with a number 1 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.
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and $100,000. The player can win up to eight times on each ticket.
5. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 14,400,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Bingo Night instant lottery game.
6. Determination of Prize Winners:
(a) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''CARD 8,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $100,000.
(b) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 8,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.
(c) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in an ''X'' pattern, extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on ''CARD 7,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.
(d) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 7,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(e) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $5,000.
(f) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 8,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(g) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 8,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $2,500.
(h) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 8,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(i) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 8,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(j) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 7,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(k) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(l) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $500.
(m) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 7,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(n) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 6,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $250.
(o) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 5,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $250.
(p) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $250.
(q) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 7,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.
(r) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 5,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(s) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(t) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $100.
(u) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 5'' or ''CARD 6,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(v) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 7,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(w) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(x) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 3,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(y) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $50.
(z) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 5'' or ''CARD 6,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(aa) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3'' or ''CARD 4,'' on which the winning pattern contains a Green Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(bb) Holders of tickets with a BINGO (WIN50) symbol in the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(cc) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 3,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $25.
(dd) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 2,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $25.
(ee) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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 $25.
(ff) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3'' or ''CARD 4,'' on which the winning pattern contains an Orange Dauber Dot, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.
(gg) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 2,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(hh) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols to four spaces appearing in a diamond pattern, which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on ''CARD 1,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(ii) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' 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.
(jj) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in the four corners on ''CARD 1,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(kk) Holders of tickets matching either the ''CALLER'S CARD'' or the ''BONUS NUMBERS'' play symbols in a five-space horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3'' or ''CARD 4,'' shall be entitled to a prize of $5.
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:
Scratch the Caller's Card and the Bonus Numbers area. Then scratch only the numbers on Bingo Cards 1—8 that match those revealed on the Caller's Card and the Bonus Numbers area. When each matched number on a Bingo Card is scratched, a white background is revealed. When all numbers are completely matched in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, four corners, diamond or an ''X'' pattern on any individual Bingo Card, win prize shown for the matched pattern in the appropriate legend next to that card. The center spot on each Bingo Card is a ''FREE'' space. Win With: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate
No. of Winners
Per 14,400,000
Tickets
LINE CARD 1 $5 60 240,000 LINE CARD 2 $5 30 480,000 LINE CARD 3 $5 30 480,000 LINE CARD 4 $5 30 480,000 (LINE CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 2) $10 60 240,000 (LINE CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 4) $10 60 240,000 FOUR CORNERS CARD 1 $10 60 240,000 LINE CARD 5 $10 60 240,000 LINE CARD 6 $10 60 240,000 (LINE CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) $15 600 24,000 (LINE CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 5) $15 600 24,000 (FOUR CORNERS CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 4) $15 600 24,000 DIAMOND CARD 1 $15 600 24,000 FOUR CORNERS CARD 2 $15 600 24,000 (LINE CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 4) $20 600 24,000 (LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 6) $20 600 24,000 (FOUR CORNERS CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 5) $20 600 24,000 (FOUR CORNERS CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 6) $20 600 24,000 (FOUR CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 4) $20 600 24,000 (DIAMOND CARD 1) + (LINE CARD 6) $25 600 24,000 LINE CARD 1, CARD 2, CARD 3 OR CARD 4 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $25 200 72,000 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 1 $25 600 24,000 DIAMOND CARD 2 $25 600 24,000 FOUR CORNERS CARD 3 $25 600 24,000 (DIAMOND CARD 1) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 2) + (LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 6) $50 600 24,000 $50 w/ BONUS $50 600 24,000 LINE CARD 1, CARD 2, CARD 3 OR CARD 4 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $50 600 24,000 LINE CARD 5 OR CARD 6 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $50 600 24,000 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 2 $50 600 24,000 DIAMOND CARD 3 $50 600 24,000 FOUR CORNERS CARD 4 $50 600 24,000 LINE CARD 7 $50 600 24,000 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 3) $100 6,000 2,400 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 1) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 3) $100 6,000 2,400 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 1) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 3) + (LINE CARD 4) +
(LINE CARD 5) + (LINE CARD 6)$100 6,000 2,400 ($50 w/ BONUS) x 2 $100 1,500 9,600 LINE CARD 5 OR CARD 6 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $100 2,400 6,000 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 3 $100 6,000 2,400 DIAMOND CARD 4 $100 6,000 2,400 FOUR CORNERS CARD 5 $100 6,000 2,400 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 1) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 4) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 5) $250 12,000 1,200 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 4) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 5) $250 12,000 1,200 (DIAMOND CARD 3) + (DIAMOND CARD 4) +
(FOUR CORNERS CARD 5)$250 12,000 1,200 ($50 w/ BONUS) x 5 $250 2,400 6,000 LINE CARD 7 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $250 12,000 1,200 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 4 $250 12,000 1,200 DIAMOND CARD 5 $250 12,000 1,200 FOUR CORNERS CARD 6 $250 12,000 1,200 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 4) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 6) $500 30,000 480 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 4) + (DIAMOND CARD 5) $500 30,000 480 (($50 w/ BONUS) x 5) + (''X'' PATTERN CARD 4) $500 12,000 1,200 (($50 w/ BONUS) x 5) + (DIAMOND CARD 5) $500 12,000 1,200 (($50 w/ BONUS) x 5) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 6) $500 12,000 1,200 LINE CARD 7 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $500 20,000 720 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 5 $500 30,000 480 DIAMOND CARD 6 $500 30,000 480 FOUR CORNERS CARD 7 $500 30,000 480 LINE CARD 8 $500 30,000 480 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 5) + (DIAMOND CARD 6) $1,000 288,000 50 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 5) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 7) $1,000 288,000 50 (DIAMOND CARD 6) + (LINE CARD 8) $1,000 288,000 50 (''X'' PATTERN CARD 4) + (DIAMOND CARD 5) + (FOUR CORNERS CARD 6) + (($50 w/ BONUS) x 5) $1,000 57,600 250 FOUR CORNERS CARD 8 $1,000 288,000 50 LINE CARD 8 w/ ORANGE DAUBER DOT $2,500 960,000 15 LINE CARD 8 w/ GREEN DAUBER DOT $5,000 480,000 30 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 6 $5,000 960,000 15 DIAMOND CARD 7 $5,000 960,000 15 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 7 $10,000 960,000 15 DIAMOND CARD 8 $10,000 960,000 15 ''X'' PATTERN CARD 8 $100,000 960,000 15 ORANGE DAUBER DOT SYMBOL: The ''ORANGE DAUBER DOT'' symbol found on each card is also a ''FREE'' space. When it appears in any winning pattern, win 5 times the prize shown for that win. GREEN DAUBER DOT SYMBOL: The ''GREEN DAUBER DOT'' symbol found on each card is also a ''FREE'' space. When it appears in any winning pattern, win 10 times the prize shown for that win. BONUS: Reveal a ''BINGO'' (WIN50) symbol in the BONUS NUMBERS area, win $50 instantly!
Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.
8. Retailer Incentive Awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Bingo Night instant lottery game tickets.
9. 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.
10. Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Bingo Night, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Bingo Night 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 Bingo Night 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 Bingo Night or through normal communications methods.
EILEEN H. McNULTY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-295. Filed for public inspection February 19, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]
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