NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania $500,000 Mega Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1492
[50 Pa.B. 6730]
[Saturday, November 21, 2020]
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 $500,000 Mega Crossword (hereinafter ''$500,000 Mega Crossword''). The game number is PA-1492.
2. Price: The price of a $500,000 Mega Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $10.
3. Play symbols: Each $500,000 Mega Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, two crossword puzzle play grids, known as Crossword ''GRID 1,'' and Crossword ''GRID 2'' respectively, a ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, a ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area and a ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area. The ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area is played in conjunction with ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.'' The play symbols, located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, Crossword ''GRID 1,'' Crossword ''GRID 2,'' the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area and the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area, are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, are: NO MULT (TRY AGAIN), TRY AGAIN (NO MULT), NO MULT (TRY AGAIN), TRY AGAIN (NO MULT), 10X (10TIMES) symbol and a 20X (20TIMES) symbol.
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in Crossword ''GRID 1'' are: $10, $20, $40, $100, $200, $400, $1,000, $5,000 and $50,000. The prizes that can be won in Crossword ''GRID 2'' are: $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $500,000. The prize that can be won in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area is $50. The prize that can be won in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area is $100. $500,000 Mega Crossword also contains a feature that can multiply the prizes won in either Crossword ''GRID 1'' or Crossword ''GRID 2.'' Prizes won in either ''BONUS WORD'' area are not multiplied. For a complete list of all prizes that can be won in this game, including multiplied prizes, see section 8 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to five times on a ticket.
5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 18,000,000 tickets will be printed for the $500,000 Mega Crossword instant lottery game.
6. Determination of prize winners:
(a) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten entire 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 $500,000.
(b) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten entire 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 $50,000.
(c) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.
(d) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.
(e) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine entire 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 nine entire 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 $5,000.
(g) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight entire 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 $5,000.
(h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight entire 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 entire 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 five entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(k) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(l) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire 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.
(m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(n) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire 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 entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(p) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(r) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire 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.
(s) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(u) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(v) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire 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 $100.
(w) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire 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 $100.
(x) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches one entire eight-letter word in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(y) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(z) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where a 10X (10TIMES) symbol appears in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(aa) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire 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 $50.
(bb) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches one entire four-letter word in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(cc) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire 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.
(dd) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire 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 $20.
(ee) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire 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 $20.
(ff) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire 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.
(gg) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire 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.
7. Game play instructions for the $500,000 Mega 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 ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2,'' the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area and the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area. Each letter's square, when rubbed gently, will turn white.
(b) When a player matches the letters to reveal two or more entire words in ''GRID 1,'' or ''GRID 2,'' the player is entitled to win a prize as described in Section 6.
(c) Each Crossword ''GRID'' is played separately.
(d) The player shall also scratch the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area to reveal a ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' symbol. When a player reveals a 10X (10TIMES) or 20X (20TIMES) symbol in the ''MEGA MULTIPLIER'' area, the player multiplies any prize won in either Crossword ''GRID'' by that amount.
(e) When a player matches the letters to reveal one entire four-letter word in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, the player wins $50. ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' wins are not multiplied.
(f) When a player matches the letters to reveal one entire eight-letter word in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area, the player wins $100. ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' wins are not multiplied.
(g) Only the highest prize won in each Crossword ''GRID'' will be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).
(h) For purposes of this game, a word in each Crossword ''GRID'' 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.
(i) Every single letter square of a word must be matched and letters combined to form a word. The word must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2.'' There will only be one word in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters.
(j) Every single letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area and must be included to form a word.
(k) The possible complete words on any individual ticket in the $500,000 Mega Crossword game are shown in the ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and the ''BONUS WORDS'' areas on that ticket. The player must completely match all of the letters in any word in order to match that word as described in section 6 (relating to determination of prize winners).
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:
GRID 1
Win With: | GRID 2
Win With: | $50 BONUS WORDS: | $100 BONUS WORDS: | Win: | Approximate Odds
Are 1 In: | Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
18,000,000 Tickets:
|
|---|
| 2 WORDS | | | $10 | 15 | 1,200,000 |
| 2 WORDS | | | | $10 | 15 | 1,200,000 |
| 2 WORDS | 2 WORDS | | | $20 | 16.67 | 1,080,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | $20 | 60 | 300,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | | $20 | 60 | 300,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | | $40 | 60 | 300,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | | | $40 | 300 | 60,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 2 WORDS | | | $50 | 600 | 30,000 |
| | $50 w/ BONUS WORD | | $50 | 60 | 300,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | | $50 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 2 WORDS | $50 w/ BONUS WORD | | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 2 WORDS w/ 10X | | | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 2 WORDS w/ 10X | | | | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| | | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | | | $100 | 600 | 30,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 2 WORDS | $50 w/ BONUS WORD | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $200 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 4 WORDS | ($50 w/ BONUS WORD) × 3 | | $200 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 2 WORDS w/ 10X | | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $200 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 2 WORDS w/ 20X | | | $200 | 1,714 | 10,500 |
| 2 WORDS w/ 20X | | | | $200 | 1,714 | 10,500 |
| 3 WORDS w/ 10X | | | | $200 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 6 WORDS | | | | $200 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 5 WORDS | 5 WORDS | ($50 w/ BONUS WORD) × 2 | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $400 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 6 WORDS | 5 WORDS | | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $400 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 3 WORDS w/ 20X | | | $400 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 3 WORDS w/ 20X | | | | $400 | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| 4 WORDS w/ 10X | | | | $400 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 7 WORDS | | | | $400 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 6 WORDS | 5 WORDS | | ($100 w/ BONUS WORD) × 2 | $500 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 7 WORDS | | | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $500 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 3 WORDS w/ 20X | | $100 w/ BONUS WORD | $500 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 4 WORDS w/ 10X | | ($50 w/ BONUS WORD) × 2 | | $500 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 4 WORDS w/ 10X | | | $500 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 6 WORDS | | | $500 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 4 WORDS w/ 20X | | | $1,000 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 5 WORDS w/ 10X | | | | $1,000 | 12,000 | 1,500 |
| 7 WORDS | | | $1,000 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 8 WORDS | | | | $1,000 | 24,000 | 750 |
| 8 WORDS | | | $5,000 | 900,000 | 20 |
| 9 WORDS | | | | $5,000 | 900,000 | 20 |
| 9 WORDS | | | $10,000 | 900,000 | 20 |
| 8 WORDS w/ 10X | | | $50,000 | 1,800,000 | 10 |
| 9 WORDS w/ 10X | | | | $50,000 | 1,800,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | | $50,000 | 1,800,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | $500,000 | 1,800,000 | 10 |
Scratch the ''YOUR LETTERS'' to reveal 18 letters. Rub each matching letter every time it is found in either Crossword GRID. Each letter's square, when rubbed gently, will turn white.
When you have matched the letters of two (2) or more entire words in either Crossword GRID, win the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that GRID. Only the highest PRIZE won in either Crossword GRID will be paid.
Each Crossword GRID is played separately.
MEGA MULTIPLIER: Reveal a ''10X'' (10TIMES) or ''20X'' (20TIMES) symbol in the MEGA MULTIPLIER box, multiply any PRIZE won in either Crossword GRID by the multiplier shown! BONUS WORDS are not multiplied.
$50 BONUS WORDS: Using the YOUR LETTERS, completely match all the letters of a $50 BONUS WORD to win $50 instantly. BONUS WORDS are not multiplied.
$100 BONUS WORDS: Using the YOUR LETTERS, completely match all the letters of a $100 BONUS WORD to win $100 instantly. BONUS WORDS are not multiplied.
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 $500,000 Mega Crossword 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 they qualify 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 $500,000 Mega Crossword, prize money from winning $500,000 Mega 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 $500,000 Mega 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.
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 $500,000 Mega Crossword or through normal communications methods.
C. DANIEL HASSELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-1624. Filed for public inspection November 20, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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