NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania $500,000 Crossword Mania Instant Lottery Game 1556
[51 Pa.B. 7304]
[Saturday, November 20, 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 $500,000 Crossword Mania (hereinafter ''$500,000 Crossword Mania''). The game number is PA-1556.
2. Price: The price of a $500,000 Crossword Mania instant lottery game ticket is $10.
3. Play symbols: Each $500,000 Crossword Mania instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, three crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3,'' respectively, and a ''BONUS'' area. Each crossword ''GRID'' is played separately. The ''BONUS'' area is played separately. 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 +50 symbol. The play symbols, located in ''GRID 3,'' are: the letters A through and including Z. The play/prize symbols, located in the ''BONUS'' area, are: NO BONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol, TRY AGAIN (NOBONUS) symbol, NO BONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol, TRY AGAIN (NOBONUS) symbol, NO BONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol, $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $50.00 (FIFTY) and $100 (ONE HUN).
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game, are: $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $400, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $50,000 and $500,000. The prizes that can be won in the ''BONUS'' area, are: $10, $20, $30, $50 and $100. A player can win up to four times on a ticket. $500,000 Crossword Mania contains a feature that can increase certain prizes. For a complete list of prizes, and how those prizes can be won, see section 7 (relating to Number and description of prizes and approximate odds).
5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 10,800,000 tickets will be printed for the $500,000 Crossword Mania 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 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 $50,000.
(c) 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 $10,000.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
(h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(i) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $450.
(j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $450.
(k) 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.
(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 $400.
(m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.
(n) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.
(o) 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.
(p) 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 $200.
(q) 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 upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(r) 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.
(s) Holders of tickets upon which a play/prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(u) 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 upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(v) 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 upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $80.
(w) 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 upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $70.
(x) 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 upon which a +50 symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $70.
(y) 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.
(z) Holders of tickets upon which a play/prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(aa) 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 $30.
(bb) Holders of tickets upon which a play/prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(cc) 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.
(dd) 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.
(ee) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 3,'' 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 upon which a play/prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(gg) 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.
(hh) 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.
(ii) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(jj) Holders of tickets upon which a play/prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
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:GRID 3
Win With:
BONUS
Win With:Win: Approximate Odds
Are 1 In:Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
10,800,000 Tickets:$10 $10 60 180,000 2 WORDS $10 42.86 252,000 2 WORDS $10 20 540,000 2 WORDS $10 27.27 396,000 2 WORDS $10 $20 60 180,000 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 60 180,000 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 60 180,000 $20 $20 60 180,000 3 WORDS $20 200 54,000 3 WORDS $20 120 90,000 3 WORDS $20 120 90,000 2 WORDS 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $30 300 36,000 3 WORDS $10 $30 300 36,000 3 WORDS $10 $30 300 36,000 $30 $30 200 54,000 4 WORDS $30 300 36,000 2 WORDS 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 $50 300 36,000 3 WORDS 3 WORDS $10 $50 300 36,000 4 WORDS 2 WORDS $10 $50 300 36,000 4 WORDS 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 200 54,000 4 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 300 36,000 $50 $50 200 54,000 4 WORDS $50 600 18,000 3 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $30 $100 600 18,000 3 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 2 WORDS $20 $100 600 18,000 3 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 3 WORDS 2 WORDS $100 300 36,000 4 WORDS $100 600 18,000 $100 $100 600 18,000 5 WORDS $100 600 18,000 3 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 4 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $30 $200 2,400 4,500 4 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 3 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $50 $200 2,400 4,500 5 WORDS 4 WORDS $200 6,000 1,800 5 WORDS 4 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $200 6,000 1,800 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 4 WORDS $200 4,000 2,700 5 WORDS $200 6,000 1,800 6 WORDS $200 6,000 1,800 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $400 6,000 1,800 6 WORDS 4 WORDS 4 WORDS $50 $400 12,000 900 6 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 4 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 3 WORDS $30 $400 12,000 900 6 WORDS $400 6,000 1,800 7 WORDS $400 12,000 900 6 WORDS 5 WORDS 4 WORDS $500 24,000 450 6 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $500 8,000 1,350 7 WORDS 4 WORDS 3 WORDS $30 $500 12,000 900 7 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $50 $500 6,000 1,800 5 WORDS $500 24,000 450 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS $100 $1,000 24,000 450 6 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 5 WORDS $1,000 24,000 450 7 WORDS 6 WORDS 4 WORDS $100 $1,000 24,000 450 7 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 6 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL $100 $1,000 24,000 450 7 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 6 WORDS w/ +50 SYMBOL 4 WORDS $1,000 24,000 450 7 WORDS $1,000 120,000 90 8 WORDS $1,000 120,000 90 8 WORDS $5,000 1,080,000 10 9 WORDS $5,000 1,080,000 10 9 WORDS 8 WORDS $10,000 1,080,000 10 10 WORDS $10,000 1,080,000 10 9 WORDS $50,000 2,160,000 5 10 WORDS $500,000 2,160,000 5 Scratch the YOUR LETTERS to reveal 18 letters. Scratch each matching letter every time it is found in any Crossword GRID. Each letter's square, when scratched gently, will turn to white.
When you have matched the letters of two (2) or more entire words in any Crossword GRID, win the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that Crossword GRID. Only the highest PRIZE won in each Crossword GRID will be paid.
Each Crossword GRID is played separately.
Scratch each ''+50'' symbol that appears in Crossword GRID 1 and Crossword GRID 2. Each ''+50'' symbol is a FREE spot. When a ''+50'' symbol appears in any winning combination of words, add $50 to the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that Crossword GRID and win that amount!
BONUS: Reveal a cash prize amount, win that amount automatically! BONUS is played separately.
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 $500,000 Crossword Mania 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 $500,000 Crossword Mania, prize money from winning $500,000 Crossword Mania 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 Crossword Mania 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 $500,000 Crossword Mania or through normal communications methods.
C. DANIEL HASSELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-1933. Filed for public inspection November 19, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]
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