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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 19-1954

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania SLINGO® Instant Lottery Game 1439

[49 Pa.B. 7651]
[Saturday, December 28, 2019]

 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 SLINGO® (hereinafter ''SLINGO®''). The game number is PA-1439.

 2. Price: The price of a SLINGO® instant lottery game ticket is $3.

 3. Play symbols:

 (a) Each SLINGO® instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area. The ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area consists of ''PLAY 1,'' ''PLAY 2,'' ''PLAY 3,'' ''PLAY 4,'' PLAY 5,'' ''PLAY 6,'' ''PLAY 7'' and ''PLAY 8.'' The play symbols that may be located in any ''PLAY'' in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area are: the numbers 01 through and including 75, presented in a two-digit format, a Gold Coin play symbol and a Shooting Star play symbol.

 (b) Each SLINGO® instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''SLINGO® GRID'' area. The play symbols that may be located in the 5 × 5 ''SLINGO® GRID'' area are the numbers 01 through and including 75, presented in a two-digit format, and a Joker play symbol. The Joker play symbol is a free space.

 4. Prizes:

 (a) The prizes that can be won in this game are: $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $30, $50, $100, $1,000 and $3,000. The prizes that can be won in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area in this game are: $5, $10, $20 and $50. A player can win up to six times on a ticket.

 (b) Only the highest prize won according to the ''SLINGO® LEGEND'' will be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).

 5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 8,400,000 tickets will be printed for the SLINGO® instant lottery game.

 6. Winning patterns: The patterns described below, when matched in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' shall determine whether a player wins a prize as further detailed in section 7 (relating to determination of prize winners).

 (a) LINE: Match any of the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' play symbols in any ''PLAY'' to all five play symbols in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line in the ''SLINGO® GRID.'' Horizontal and vertical LINE matches include, but are not limited to:

 Diagonal LINE matches are exactly as follows:

 (b) BLACKOUT: Match any of the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' play symbols in any ''PLAY'' to all 25 play symbols in the ''SLINGO® GRID'' as follows:

 7. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets matching a BLACKOUT pattern in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets matching ten LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets matching nine LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets matching eight LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (e) Holders of tickets matching seven LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (f) Holders of tickets upon which four Shooting Star play symbols appear in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (g) Holders of tickets matching six LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (h) Holders of tickets matching five LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (i) Holders of tickets upon which three Shooting Star play symbols appear in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (j) Holders of tickets matching four LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (k) Holders of tickets matching three LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (l) Holders of tickets upon which two Shooting Star play symbols appear in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (m) Holders of tickets matching two LINE patterns in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (n) Holders of tickets upon which one Shooting Star play symbol appears in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (o) Holders of tickets upon which a Gold Coin play symbol appears in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (p) Holders of tickets matching one LINE pattern in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' using only the play symbols located in the ''YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS'' area and any Joker play symbols found in the ''SLINGO® GRID,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

 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:

Win With:             BONUS:  Win:  Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate
No. Of
Winners Per
8,400,000
Tickets:
1 LINE $3 11.11 756,000
$5 w/ GOLD COIN $5 33.33 252,000
$5 $5 33.33 252,000
2 LINES $5 100 84,000
1 LINE $5 $8 100 84,000
2 LINES $5 $10 250 33,600
($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2  $10 142.86 58,800
$10 $10 142.86 58,800
3 LINES $10 100 84,000
(2 LINES) + ($5 w/ GOLD COIN) $5 $15 500 16,800
3 LINES $5 $15 500 16,800
($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 3 $15 250 33,600
4 LINES $15 125 67,200
(2 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2) $5 $20 500 16,800
(3 LINES) + ($5 w/ GOLD COIN) $5 $20 500 16,800
($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 4 $20 500 16,800
5 LINES $20 500 16,800
(4 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2) $5 $30 1,000 8,400
(5 LINES) + ($5 w/ GOLD COIN) $5 $30 500 16,800
($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 6 $30 500 16,800
($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2 $20 $30 250 33,600
6 LINES $30 1,000 8,400
(5 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2) $10 $40 2,000 4,200
(6 LINES) + ($5 w/ GOLD COIN) $5 $40 2,000 4,200
(4 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 3) $20 $50 2,000 4,200
(5 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 2) $20 $50 2,000 4,200
6 LINES $20 $50 2,000 4,200
$50 $50 2,400 3,500
7 LINES $50 2,400 3,500
(6 LINES) + (($5 w/ GOLD COIN) × 4) $50 $100 12,000 700
7 LINES $50 $100 12,000 700
8 LINES $100 12,000 700
9 LINES $1,000 420,000 20
10 LINES $3,000 420,000 20
BLACKOUT $30,000 840,000 10

 Scratch the YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS area. Then scratch only the numbers in the SLINGO® GRID that match those revealed in the YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS area. Each ''JOKER'' play symbol on the SLINGO® GRID is a FREE space. When each matched number on the SLINGO® GRID is scratched, the square will turn white. When all numbers are completely matched in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, win corresponding PRIZE shown in the SLINGO® LEGEND.

 Reveal a ''GOLD COIN'' play symbol in the YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS area, win $5 instantly!

 Reveal one or more ''SHOOTING STAR'' play symbols in the YOUR SLINGO® NUMBERS area, win corresponding prize shown in the BONUS LEGEND. Only the highest PRIZE won will be paid.

 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 SLINGO® 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 SLINGO®, prize money from winning SLINGO® 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 SLINGO® 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 SLINGO® or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 19-1954. Filed for public inspection December 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m.]


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