NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Crossword X-tra™ Instant Lottery Game 1537

[51 Pa.B. 4942]
[Saturday, August 14, 2021]

 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 Crossword X-tra™ (hereinafter ''Crossword X-tra™''). The game number is PA-1537.

 2. Price: The price of a Crossword X-tra™ instant lottery game ticket is $5.

 3. Play symbols: Each Crossword X-tra™ instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, two crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' respectively, and an ''X-tra™'' area. Each crossword ''GRID'' is played separately. The ''X-tra™'' area is played in conjunction with ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.'' 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 Star symbol.

 4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game, are: $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, $50, $60, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $10,000 and $250,000. A player can win up to three times on a ticket.

 5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 16,800,000 tickets will be printed for the Crossword X-tra™ instant lottery game.

 6. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) 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 $250,000.

 (b) 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 $10,000.

 (c) 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.

 (d) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of ten Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (e) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of nine Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (f) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of eight Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

 (g) 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 $100.

 (h) 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.

 (i) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of seven Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

 (j) 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 $50.

 (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, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (l) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of six Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (m) 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 $30.

 (n) Holders of tickets upon which a combined total of five Star symbols appear in the non-lettered blocks on ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (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, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (p) 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.

 (q) 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 $10.

 (r) 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.

 (s) 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 $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:

GRID 1 Win With:	GRID 2 Win With:	X-tra™ Win With:	Win:	Approximate Odds Are 1 In:	Approximate No. Of Winners Per 16,800,000 Tickets:
2 WORDS			$5	8.11	2,072,000
	2 WORDS		$10	60	280,000
3 WORDS			$10	60	280,000
2 WORDS	2 WORDS		$15	54.55	308,000
3 WORDS	2 WORDS		$20	120	140,000
	3 WORDS		$20	120	140,000
4 WORDS			$20	120	140,000
2 WORDS	3 WORDS		$25	120	140,000
		$25 w/ 5 STARS	$25	60	280,000
2 WORDS		$25 w/ 5 STARS	$30	600	28,000
3 WORDS	3 WORDS		$30	600	28,000
4 WORDS	2 WORDS		$30	600	28,000
5 WORDS			$30	600	28,000
2 WORDS	2 WORDS	$25 w/ 5 STARS	$40	600	28,000
5 WORDS	2 WORDS		$40	600	28,000
		$40 w/ 6 STARS	$40	600	28,000
	2 WORDS	$40 w/ 6 STARS	$50	600	28,000
3 WORDS		$40 w/ 6 STARS	$50	600	28,000
5 WORDS	3 WORDS		$50	600	28,000
	4 WORDS		$50	600	28,000
6 WORDS			$50	600	28,000
3 WORDS	4 WORDS		$60	2,400	7,000
4 WORDS		$40 w/ 6 STARS	$60	1,714	9,800
6 WORDS	2 WORDS		$60	6,000	2,800
		$60 w/ 7 STARS	$60	2,400	7,000
5 WORDS	2 WORDS	$60 w/ 7 STARS	$100	2,400	7,000
6 WORDS	4 WORDS		$100	12,000	1,400
	5 WORDS		$100	12,000	1,400
7 WORDS			$100	12,000	1,400
	4 WORDS	$150 w/ 8 STARS	$200	12,000	1,400
6 WORDS		$150 w/ 8 STARS	$200	24,000	700
7 WORDS	5 WORDS		$200	24,000	700
		$200 w/ 9 STARS	$200	24,000	700
		$500 w/ 10 STARS	$500	24,000	700
8 WORDS			$1,000	120,000	140
9 WORDS			$10,000	1,680,000	10
10 WORDS			$250,000	1,680,000	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 Crossword GRID. Only the highest prize won in either Crossword GRID will be paid.

 Each Crossword GRID is played separately.

 X-TRA™: After completing the main game play in Crossword GRID 1 and GRID 2, scratch the non-lettered blocks on each Crossword GRID to reveal one or more ''Star'' symbols. Reveal a combined total of at least five ''Star'' symbols in GRID 1 and GRID 2, win corresponding prize shown in the X-tra™ PRIZE LEGEND.

 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 Crossword X-tra™ 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 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.

 10. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Crossword X-tra™, prize money from winning Crossword X-tra™ 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 Crossword X-tra™ 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. CodePart 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 Crossword X-tra™ or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-1288. Filed for public inspection August 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]

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