NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania Top Dollar Cro$$word Instant Lottery Game 1562
[51 Pa.B. 8056]
[Saturday, December 25, 2021]
Under the State Lottery Law (72 P.S. §§ 3761-101—3761-314), and 61 Pa. Code § 819.203 (relating to notice of instant game rules), the Secretary of Revenue hereby provides public notice of the rules for the following instant lottery game:
1. Name: The name of the game is Pennsylvania Top Dollar Cro$$word (hereinafter ''Top Dollar Cro$$word''). The game number is PA-1562.
2. Price: The price of a Top Dollar Cro$$word instant lottery game ticket is $3.
3. Play symbols: Each Top Dollar Cro$$word instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, two crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1,'' and ''GRID 2,'' respectively, and a ''QUICK CA$H'' area. Each crossword ''GRID'' is played separately. The ''QUICK CA$H'' area is played separately. The play symbols, located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols, located in ''GRID 1,'' are: the letters A through and including Z and a $$ symbol. The play symbols, located in ''GRID 2,'' are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''QUICK CA$H'' area, are: Piggy Bank (NOBONUS) symbol, Chest (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Wallet (NOBONUS) symbol, Crown (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Vault (NOBONUS) symbol, Trophy (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Change Purse (NOBONUS) symbol, Bank (TRYAGAIN) symbol and a $20 Bill (WIN20) symbol.
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game, are: $3, $5, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $300, $1,000, $3,000 and $50,000. The prize that can be won in the ''QUICK CA$H'' area is $20. A player can win up to three times on a ticket. Top Dollar Cro$$word contains a feature that can multiply certain prizes. For a complete list of prizes, and how those prizes can be won, see section 7 (relating to Number and description of prizes and approximate odds).
5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 11,400,000 tickets will be printed for the Top Dollar Cro$$word 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 $50,000.
(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, and upon which a $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6,000.
(c) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.
(d) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a $$ symbol appears in any of one the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2,000.
(e) 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.
(f) 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 $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $600.
(g) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(i) 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.
(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 $100.
(k) 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 $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(l) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.
(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 $50.
(n) 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.
(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 $30.
(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 upon which a $$ symbol appears in any one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(r) Holders of tickets upon which a $20 Bill (WIN20) symbol appears in the ''QUICK CA$H'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(s) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a $$ symbol appears in either one of the matching words, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.
(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, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.
(v) 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 $3.
7. Number and description of prizes and approximate odds: The following table sets forth the approximate number of winners, amounts of prizes and approximate odds of winning:
GRID 1
Win With: | GRID 2
Win With: | QUICK CA$H
Win With: | Win: | Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: | Approximate
No. Of
Winners Per
11,400,000
Tickets: |
|---|
| 2 WORDS | | | $3 | 8.33 | 1,368,000 |
| 2 WORDS | | $5 | 16.13 | 706,800 |
| 2 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $6 | 100 | 114,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | $10 | 100 | 114,000 |
| | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $20 | 125 | 91,200 |
| 3 WORDS | | $20 | 500 | 22,800 |
| 3 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $20 | 100 | 114,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $30 | 100 | 114,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | $30 | 1,000 | 11,400 |
| 4 WORDS | | | $30 | 1,000 | 11,400 |
| 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $50 | 1,500 | 7,600 |
| 4 WORDS | | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $50 | 1,500 | 7,600 |
| 4 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | $50 | 4,000 | 2,850 |
| 4 WORDS | | $50 | 4,000 | 2,850 |
| 5 WORDS | | | $50 | 6,000 | 1,900 |
| 3 WORDS | 4 WORDS | | $60 | 12,000 | 950 |
| 3 WORDS w/ $$ | 3 WORDS | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $60 | 2,000 | 5,700 |
| 4 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $60 | 1,714 | 6,650 |
| 4 WORDS | 4 WORDS | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $100 | 4,000 | 2,850 |
| 4 WORDS w/ $$ | 3 WORDS | $20 w/ $20 BILL | $100 | 4,000 | 2,850 |
| 5 WORDS | 4 WORDS | | $100 | 12,000 | 950 |
| 5 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $100 | 4,000 | 2,850 |
| 6 WORDS | | | $100 | 12,000 | 950 |
| 5 WORDS w/ $$ | 4 WORDS | | $150 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 6 WORDS | 4 WORDS | | $150 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 5 WORDS | | $200 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 6 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $200 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 7 WORDS | | | $300 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 7 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $600 | 24,000 | 475 |
| 8 WORDS | | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 95 |
| 8 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $2,000 | 1,140,000 | 10 |
| 9 WORDS | | | $3,000 | 1,140,000 | 10 |
| 9 WORDS w/ $$ | | | $6,000 | 1,140,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | $50,000 | 1,140,000 | 10 |
Scratch the YOUR LETTERS to reveal 18 letters. Scratch each matching letter every time it is found in either Crossword GRID. Each letter's square, when scratched gently, will turn white.
When you have matched the letters of two (2) or more entire words in either Crossword GRID, win the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that Crossword GRID. Only the highest PRIZE won in each Crossword GRID will be paid.
Each Crossword GRID is played separately.
Scratch each ''$$'' symbol that appears in Crossword GRID 1. Each ''$$'' symbol is a FREE spot. When a ''$$'' symbol appears in any winning combination of words, DOUBLE the corresponding PRIZE found in the Crossword GRID 1 PRIZE KEY.
QUICK CA$H: Reveal ''$20 Bill'' (WIN20) symbol, win $20 instantly! QUICK CA$H 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 Top Dollar Cro$$word instant lottery game tickets.
9. Retailer bonus: The Lottery may offer a retailer bonus in connection with the sale of Pennsylvania instant lottery game tickets. If a retailer bonus is offered, a Lottery retailer shall be eligible for a bonus as described in this section. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $100,000 and not exceeding $500,000 shall be paid a bonus of $500. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $500,001 and not exceeding $1,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $5,000. Lottery retailers who sell a winning ticket that entitles the ticket holder to a prize, either payable in a single installment or having a guaranteed minimum payout, of at least $1,000,001 and not exceeding $10,000,000 shall be paid a bonus of $10,000. A Lottery retailer is entitled only to the largest bonus for which they qualify on a winning ticket. A bonus will be initiated for payment after the instant ticket is claimed and validated. A bonus will not be awarded to a Lottery retailer that sells a non-winning Pennsylvania Lottery instant ticket used to enter a Pennsylvania Lottery second-chance drawing or promotion that is subsequently selected to win a prize.
10. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Top Dollar Cro$$word, prize money from winning Top Dollar Cro$$word instant lottery game tickets will be retained by the Secretary for payment to the persons entitled thereto. If no claim is made within 1 year of the announced close of the Top Dollar Cro$$word 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 Top Dollar Cro$$word or through normal communications methods.
C. DANIEL HASSELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-2165. Filed for public inspection December 23, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]
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