NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania $3,000,000 Golden Ticket Instant Lottery Game 1705
[54 Pa.B. 5923]
[Saturday, September 14, 2024]
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 $3,000,000 Golden Ticket (''$3,000,000 Golden Ticket''). The game number is PA-1705.
2. Price: The price of a $3,000,000 Golden Ticket instant lottery game ticket is $30.
3. Play symbols: Each $3,000,000 Golden Ticket instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area, featuring a ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, and six ''VIP'' spots. The ''VIP'' spots are each played separately. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRT), 31 (THYONE), 32 (THYTWO), 33 (THYTHR), 34 (THYFOR), 35 (THYFIV), 36 (THYSIX), 37 (THYSVN), 38 (THYEGT), 39 (THYNIN), 40 (FORT) and a POPCORN (ANY50) symbol. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRT), 31 (THYONE), 32 (THYTWO), 33 (THYTHR), 34 (THYFOR), 35 (THYFIV), 36 (THYSIX), 37 (THYSVN), 38 (THYEGT), 39 (THYNIN), 40 (FORT), 20X (20TIMES) symbol and an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol. The play symbols and their captions, located in each of the ''VIP'' SPOTS, are: TRY AGAIN (NOBONUS) symbol, NO BONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol and a GOLDEN (GOLDEN) symbol.
4. Prize symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: $30.00 (THIRTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $300 (THR HUN), $600 (SIX HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $3,000 (THRTHO), $30,000 (THRTYTHO), $300,000 (THRHUNTHO) and $3MILL (THREEMIL).
5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $30, $40, $50, $100, $300, $600, $1,000, $3,000, $30,000, $300,000 and $3,000,000. The prize that can be won in the ''VIP'' spots is $50, and the player can win this prize in each of the six spots. For a complete description of how these prizes can be won, see section 8 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to 31 times on a ticket.
6. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 5,400,000 tickets will be printed for the $3,000,000 Golden Ticket instant lottery game.
7. Determination of prize winners:
(a) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $3MILL (THREEMIL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000,000. The prize shall be paid as a one-time, lump-sum cash payment.
(b) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $300,000 (THRHUNTHO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300,000.
(c) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $30,000 (THRTYTHO) appears in nine of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $3,000 (THRTHO) appears in eight of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $299,700.
(d) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $30,000 (THRTYTHO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.
(e) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, and a prize symbol of $3,000 (THRTHO) appears in six of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in six of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30,000.
(f) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in 20 of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $3,000 (THRTHO) appears in three of the ''prize'' areas , a prize symbol of $600 (SIX HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $29,700.
(g) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20,000.
(h) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6,000.
(i) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $3,000 (THRTHO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.
(j) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.
(k) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in 18 of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in six of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $600 (SIX HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2,700.
(l) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2,000.
(m) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(n) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(o) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in all 25 of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(p) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $800.
(q) Holders of tickets upon which an ALL Ticket (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in all 25 of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $750.
(r) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and 14 (fourteen) $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $700.
(s) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $600 (SIX HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $600.
(t) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $600.
(u) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and seven $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $350.
(v) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(w) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and six $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(x) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and four $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(y) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and three $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(z) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(aa) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and two $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(bb) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(cc) Holders of tickets upon which a Popcorn (ANY50) symbol appears in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and one $50.00 (FIFTY) prize symbols also appear in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(dd) Holders of tickets upon which a GOLDEN (GOLDEN) symbol appears in any of the ''VIP'' spots, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(ee) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.
(ff) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
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:
Match Any Of YOUR NUMBERS
To Any Of The WINNING
NUMBERS To Win Prize Shown
Under That Match.
Win With: | VIP SPOTS: | Win: | Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: | Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
5,400,000 Tickets: |
|---|
| $30 | | $30 | 7.69 | 702,000 |
| $40 | | $40 | 25 | 216,000 |
| $50 w/ GOLDEN | $50 | 30 | 180,000 |
| POPCORN w/ $50 | | $50 | 17.65 | 306,000 |
| $50 | | $50 | 75 | 72,000 |
| $50 × 2 | | $100 | 300 | 18,000 |
| ($30 × 2) + $40 | | $100 | 300 | 18,000 |
| POPCORN w/ $50 | $50 w/ GOLDEN | $100 | 75 | 72,000 |
| ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 2 | $100 | 300 | 18,000 |
| POPCORN w/ ($50 × 2) | | $100 | 150 | 36,000 |
| $100 | | $100 | 300 | 18,000 |
| $30 × 10 | | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| $50 | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 5 | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| (POPCORN w/ ($50 × 2)) + ($30 × 5) | $50 w/ GOLDEN | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| POPCORN w/ ($50 × 3) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 3 | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| POPCORN w/ ($50 × 6) | | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| $300 | | $300 | 3,000 | 1,800 |
| $100 × 6 | | $600 | 12,000 | 450 |
| $300 × 2 | | $600 | 12,000 | 450 |
| $50 × 11 | $50 w/ GOLDEN | $600 | 2,400 | 2,250 |
| (POPCORN w/ ($50 × 2)) + ($100 × 2) + ($40 × 3) + $30 | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 3 | $600 | 1,200 | 4,500 |
| (POPCORN w/ ($50 × 4)) + ($40 × 2) + ($30 × 4) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 4 | $600 | 1,200 | 4,500 |
| POPCORN w/ ($50 × 6) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $600 | 1,200 | 4,500 |
| $30 w/ 20X | | $600 | 363.64 | 14,850 |
| $600 | | $600 | 12,000 | 450 |
| ALL TICKET w/ ($30 × 25) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 5 | $1,000 | 6,000 | 900 |
| ALL TICKET w/ ($40 × 25) | | $1,000 | 6,000 | 900 |
| $100 × 10 | | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| ($300 × 2) + $100 | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| ($30 w/ 20X) + $300 + $50 | $50 w/ GOLDEN | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| ($30 w/ 20X) + (POPCORN w/ ($50 × 7)) | $50 w/ GOLDEN | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| $40 w/ 20X | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 4 | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| $50 w/ 20X | | $1,000 | 12,000 | 450 |
| $1,000 | | $1,000 | 24,000 | 225 |
| ALL TICKET w/ (($100 × 18) + ($50 × 6) + $600) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $3,000 | 6,000 | 900 |
| ALL TICKET w/ (($300 × 5) + ($100 × 10) + ($50 × 10)) | | $3,000 | 12,000 | 450 |
| $300 × 10 | | $3,000 | 120,000 | 45 |
| ($40 w/ 20X) + ($30 w/ 20X) + (POPCORN w/ ($50 × 14)) + $600 | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $3,000 | 120,000 | 45 |
| ($50 w/ 20X) × 3 | | $3,000 | 120,000 | 45 |
| ($100 w/ 20X) + ($50 w/ 20X) | | $3,000 | 120,000 | 45 |
| $3,000 | | $3,000 | 120,000 | 45 |
| ALL TICKET w/ (($1,000 × 20) + ($3,000 × 3) + $600 + $100) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $30,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| ALL TICKET w/ (($3,000 × 6) + ($1,000 × 10) + ($300 × 6) + ($50 × 2) + $100) | | $30,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| ($1,000 w/ 20X) + ($300 w/ 20X) + ($1,000 × 3) + ($300 × 2) + $100 | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $30,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| ($300 w/ 20X) × 5 | | $30,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| $30,000 | | $30,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| ALL TICKET w/ (($30,000 × 9) + ($3,000 × 8) + ($1,000 × 5) + ($300 × 2) + $100) | ($50 w/ GOLDEN) × 6 | $300,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| $300,000 | | $300,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
| $3,000,000 | | $3,000,000 | 1,080,000 | 5 |
Reveal a ''Popcorn'' (ANY50) symbol in the WINNING NUMBERS area to win ANY $50 prize shown in the YOUR NUMBERS area!
Reveal a ''20X'' (20TIMES) symbol to win 20 TIMES the prize shown under that symbol.
Reveal an ''ALL Ticket'' (WINALL) symbol to win ALL 25 prizes shown in the YOUR NUMBERS area.
VIP: Reveal a ''GOLDEN'' (GOLDEN) symbol in any VIP spot to win $50 instantly! VIP spots are played separately.
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 $3,000,000 Golden Ticket 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 $3,000,000 Golden Ticket, prize money from winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket 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 $3,000,000 Golden Ticket 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 $3,000,000 Golden Ticket or through normal communications methods.
PATRICK BROWNE,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1306. Filed for public inspection September 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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