NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania GAME OF THRONESTM Instant Lottery Game 1706
[54 Pa.B. 5927]
[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 GAME OF THRONESTM (''GAME OF THRONESTM''). The game number is PA-1706.
2. Price: The price of a GAME OF THRONESTM instant lottery game ticket is $10.
3. Play symbols: Each GAME OF THRONESTM instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area. 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) and 30 (THIRT). 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), Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, 20X (20TIMES) symbol and an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol.
4. Prize symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: $10.00 (TEN DOL), $15.00 (FIFTEEN), $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN), $300 (THR HUN), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $5,000 (FIV THO) and $500,000 (FIVHUNTHO).
5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $10, $15, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $300, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $500,000. For a complete description of how these prizes can be won, see section 9 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to 15 times on a ticket.
6. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 14,400,000 tickets will be printed for the GAME OF THRONESTM instant lottery game.
7. Second-Chance Drawing: The Pennsylvania Lottery (''Lottery'') will conduct a GAME OF THRONESTM Second- Chance Drawing (''Drawing'') for which non-winning GAME OF THRONESTM lottery game tickets may be eligible as provided for in section 10 (relating to second-chance drawing).
8. 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 $500,000 (FIVHUNTHO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500,000.
(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 $5,000 (FIV THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(c) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(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 $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.
(e) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(f) 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.
(g) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in three of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(h) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in five 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 $1,000.
(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 $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(j) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(k) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in nine of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(l) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(m) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in 12 of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) 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 $500.
(n) 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.
(o) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $300 (THR HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(p) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(q) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in three of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(r) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in all fifteen of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(s) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in two of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in one of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.
(t) 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 $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(u) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(v) Holders of tickets upon which a 20X (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under that 20X (20TIMES) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(w) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(x) Holders of tickets upon which an Iron Throne (WINALL) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(y) 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.
(z) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(aa) 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.
(bb) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(cc) 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.
(dd) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(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 $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(ff) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(gg) 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 $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(hh) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(ii) 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 $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(jj) Holders of tickets upon which a Dragon (DRAGON) symbol appears in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Dragon (DRAGON) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
9. 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: | Win: | Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: | Approximate No. Of
Winners Per
14,400,000 Tickets: |
|---|
| $10 w/ DRAGON | $10 | 11.54 | 1,248,000 |
| $10 | $10 | 24 | 600,000 |
| $15 w/ DRAGON | $15 | 30 | 480,000 |
| $15 | $15 | 75 | 192,000 |
| $10 × 2 | $20 | 600 | 24,000 |
| ($10 w/ DRAGON) + $10 | $20 | 150 | 96,000 |
| $20 w/ DRAGON | $20 | 60 | 240,000 |
| $20 | $20 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $10 × 3 | $30 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $15 × 2 | $30 | 600 | 24,000 |
| (($10 w/ DRAGON) × 2) + $10 | $30 | 60 | 240,000 |
| $30 w/ DRAGON | $30 | 60 | 240,000 |
| $30 | $30 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $10 × 5 | $50 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $30 + $20 | $50 | 600 | 24,000 |
| (($10 w/ DRAGON) × 2) + ($15 × 2) | $50 | 300 | 48,000 |
| ($20 w/ DRAGON) + ($10 w/ DRAGON) + ($10 × 2) | $50 | 300 | 48,000 |
| $50 w/ DRAGON | $50 | 200 | 72,000 |
| $50 | $50 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $10 × 10 | $100 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $50 × 2 | $100 | 600 | 24,000 |
| ($50 w/ DRAGON) + ($15 w/ DRAGON) + ($10 × 2) + $15 | $100 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $100 w/ DRAGON | $100 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $100 | $100 | 600 | 24,000 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($15 × 10) + ($10 × 5)) | $200 | 600 | 24,000 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($20 × 5) + ($10 × 10)) | $200 | 600 | 24,000 |
| $100 × 2 | $200 | 12,000 | 1,200 |
| (($50 w/ DRAGON) × 2) + ($10 × 10) | $200 | 12,000 | 1,200 |
| $10 w/ 20X | $200 | 480 | 30,000 |
| $200 w/ DRAGON | $200 | 12,000 | 1,200 |
| $200 | $200 | 12,000 | 1,200 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($15 × 2) + ($10 × 10) + $100 + $50 + $20) | $300 | 10,000 | 1,440 |
| IRON THRONE w/ ($20 × 15) | $300 | 9,231 | 1,560 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($50 × 3) + ($10 × 10) + $30 + $20) | $300 | 9,231 | 1,560 |
| $50 × 6 | $300 | 120,000 | 120 |
| ($10 w/ 20X) + (($10 w/ DRAGON) × 5) + $50 | $300 | 24,000 | 600 |
| $15 w/ 20X | $300 | 24,000 | 600 |
| $300 w/ DRAGON | $300 | 24,000 | 600 |
| $300 | $300 | 120,000 | 120 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($30 × 12) + ($20 × 2) + $100) | $500 | 6,000 | 2,400 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($50 × 5) + ($30 × 5) + ($20 × 5)) | $500 | 6,000 | 2,400 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($100 × 2) + ($50 × 2) + ($20 × 9) + ($10 × 2)) | $500 | 6,000 | 2,400 |
| $100 × 5 | $500 | 120,000 | 120 |
| ($15 w/ 20X) + ($10 w/ 20X) | $500 | 120,000 | 120 |
| $500 w/ DRAGON | $500 | 120,000 | 120 |
| $500 | $500 | 120,000 | 120 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($100 × 5) + ($50 × 10)) | $1,000 | 24,000 | 600 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($200 × 3) + ($100 × 2) + ($20 × 10)) | $1,000 | 24,000 | 600 |
| $500 × 2 | $1,000 | 120,000 | 120 |
| $50 w/ 20X | $1,000 | 120,000 | 120 |
| $1,000 w/ DRAGON | $1,000 | 120,000 | 120 |
| $1,000 | $1,000 | 120,000 | 120 |
| IRON THRONE w/ (($500 × 5) + ($300 × 5) + ($200 × 5)) | $5,000 | 1,440,000 | 10 |
| $5,000 | $5,000 | 2,880,000 | 5 |
| $500,000 | $500,000 | 1,440,000 | 10 |
Reveal a ''Dragon'' (DRAGON) symbol to win prize shown under that symbol automatically.
Reveal a ''20X'' (20TIMES) symbol to win 20 TIMES the prize shown under that symbol.
Reveal an ''Iron Throne'' (WINALL) symbol to win ALL 15 PRIZES shown!
Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.
10. Second-Chance Drawing: The GAME OF THRONESTM Second-Chance Drawing from the Pennsylvania Lottery for qualifying instant and Fast Play tickets.
(a) Qualifying Tickets: Non-winning PA-1706 GAME OF THRONESTM ($10) instant tickets and PA-5253 GAME OF THRONESTM ($10) Fast Play tickets (''Qualifying Tickets'') are eligible for entry in the Drawing.
(b) Participation and entry:
(1) Entrants must have a registered lottery account in order to participate in the Drawing. To create a lottery account, visit https://www.PAiLottery.com. Creating a lottery account is free.
(2) A registered lottery account holder is subject to the iLottery regulations and specifically agrees to be bound by the iLottery terms and conditions located at https://www.pailottery.com/signup/terms-and-conditions/, as well as any related policies.
(3) To establish a lottery account, players must provide the following information:
(i) The player's name as it appears on a valid government-issued identification or tax documents;
(ii) The player's date of birth;
(iii) The entire or last four digits of the player's Social Security Number, or comparable equivalent;
(iv) The player's address;
(v) The player's telephone number;
(vi) The player's email address;
(vii) Any other information established by the Lottery to be necessary to verify the age and identity of the player.
(4) An individual may be required to provide additional information or documentation, as set forth in the iLottery terms and conditions, to establish a lottery account or register for iLottery. The information may be used for iLottery registration or to confirm information provided by that individual during the registration process.
(5) To enter the Drawing, entrants must submit the identifying information from at least one Qualifying Ticket via the Drawing's promotional web site, available at https://www.palottery.com, or the Lottery's official mobile application during the entry period. The identifying information from a Qualifying Ticket may be submitted only once in the Drawing. Entries will automatically be awarded at the time of successful submission of a Qualifying Ticket. No other method of submission will be accepted, and entries submitted using any other method, including entries mailed or hand-delivered to the Lottery, are not valid and will be disqualified.
(6) Each entry must be complete and the information supplied by the entrant must be accurate. Incomplete entries cannot be accepted.
(7) Only one claimant per entry is allowed.
(8) Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
(9) Players may submit the identifying information from an unlimited number of Qualifying Tickets in the Drawing.
(10) Once an entry has been submitted it cannot be withdrawn or changed.
(c) Drawing description:
(1) The Lottery will conduct one GAME OF THRONESTM Second-Chance Drawing from among all qualifying Instant and Fast Play Lottery game tickets. All time references are Eastern Prevailing Time.
(2) The entry period for qualifying Fast Play tickets will begin after 4:59:59 a.m. September 3, 2024, and will end at 11:59:59 p.m. January 23, 2025. The entry period for qualifying instant tickets will begin after 11:59:59 p.m. September 15, 2024, and will end at 11:59:59 p.m. January 23, 2025. All entries received during the entry periods will be entered in the Drawing tentatively scheduled to be held between January 24, 2025 and February 7, 2025.
(3) The entry periods for the Drawing will be posted to the Lottery's publicly accessible web site at https://www.palottery.com.
(4) The number of entries an entrant will receive for the Drawing is determined by the purchase price of the Qualifying Ticket entered. The purchase price and corresponding number of entries for the Qualifying Ticket is as follows: PA-1706 GAME OF THRONESTM ($10) = ten entries and PA-5253 GAME OF THRONESTM ($10) = ten entries.
(5) Players may review prizes won and their entries for the Drawing via the Drawing's promotional web site.
(d) Prizes available to be won, determination of winners, and odds of winning:
(1) The prize entitlements described below are subject to all restrictions and limitations mentioned anywhere in these rules.
(2) The Lottery will conduct one Drawing from among all the entries received during the entry period as described in section 10(c)(2).
(3) The first through the forty-fourth entries selected in the Drawing will be winning entries and the entrants who submitted those winning entries shall each be entitled to a prize of one THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Trip Prize Package, as described in section 10(e) (relating to THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE trip prize package description) of these rules.
(4) The number of winning entries to be selected for the Drawing will be posted to the Lottery's publicly accessible web site.
(5) The odds of winning in the Drawing depend upon the number of entries received for the Drawing.
(6) A computer-generated randomizer will be used to select the Drawing winners.
(e) THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Trip Prize Package Description:
(1) Each THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Trip Prize Package (''Trip Prize Package'') shall consist of a five-day, four-night trip for the Trip Prize Package Winner (''Prize Winner'') and up to one guest to Napa Valley, California and subsequently to San Francisco, California during the Fall of 2025.
(2) The specific date and location of the Trip Prize Package events are subject to change and will be confirmed during the fulfillment process. Each Trip Prize Package shall include:
(i) Round trip airfare, if required, for up to two coach class tickets on a major airline, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, from a United States international airport to a San Francisco-area international airport in San Francisco, California (inclusive of all security fees, taxes and surcharges). It is the responsibility of the Prize Winner to comply with the REAL ID Act to the extent that the Act is applicable to the Prize Winner's air travel.
(ii) Ground transfers between the San Francisco-area International Airport and the assigned destination hotel and, if necessary, between the hotel and Scientific Games, LLC (''SG'') hosted events.
(iii) One double occupancy room accommodation (room and room tax only), at a three star or better hotel room in Napa Valley, California, for three nights and one double occupancy room accommodation (room and room tax only), at a three star or better hotel room in San Francisco, California, for one night.
(iv) Admission to the Welcome Reception, the Napa Wine Train and a selected variety of curated tours and activities in and around California's Napa Valley for the Prize Winner and guest.
(v) $1,000 spending money for the Prize Winner, provided in the form of a check mailed to the winner after successful completion and validation of the prize claim process as described in section 10(h) (relating to prize claim procedure), below.
(vi) State income tax withholding in the amount of $145.51 and federal income tax withholding of $3,594.24 (excluding any additional prizes won during THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Event).
(f) THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Event Description: Each THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Event (''Event'') shall consist of:
(1) Each Prize Winner shall receive the chance to participate in the Event.
(2) The Event shall afford each Prize Winner or Proxy one chance to participate as a Contestant together with Contestants from other participating lotteries for the chance to win a shared cash prize ranging from $25,000 to $7,000,000, as described below.
(3) The Event shall consist of:
(i) Admission to the Event venue for the Prize Winner (''Contestant'') and one guest. Each Contestant shall be randomly assigned to one of seven Houses (each a ''House'' or plural, the ''Houses'') along with other Contestants. The number of Contestants in a House (a ''House Member'' or plural, ''House Members'') will be determined based on lottery participation.
(ii) Participation in a House Ruler Selection one to three (3) rounds (each a ''Round'' or plural, ''Rounds'') of the Event, as described below.
(A) PRE-EVENT HOUSE RULER SELECTION: Prior to the start of Round #1, one (1) House Member from each of the seven Houses will be randomly selected, using a ball machine, as the House Ruler (the ''House Ruler'' or plural, ''House Rulers'') to represent their House in the Event going forward.
(B) ROUND #1 JOUSTING TOURNAMENT: During Round #1 each House will be randomly assigned a jouster (each a ''Jouster'' or plural, ''Jousters'') for the chance to win a cash prize that will be split evenly among all House Members of each House. The JOUSTING TOURNAMENT will include three (3) matches (each a ''Match'' or plural, ''Matches''), with the match pairings and outcomes randomly determined prior to the event, as follows:
(1) Match #1 Quarterfinal: At the beginning of Match #1, one of the seven Houses will randomly be assigned a tournament bye (''House Bye'') and will not be paired with another House for Match #1, automatically advancing to Match #2. The remaining six Houses will each participate in Match #1, where three Houses will be eliminated. Each eliminated House will win a prize of $25,000 that will be split evenly among all House Members in that House, and the eliminated Houses' Event participation will end. The three remaining Houses along with the House Bye will advance to Match #2 of Round #1.
(2) Match #2 Semifinal: The remaining four Houses will each participate in Match #2, where two Houses will be eliminated. Each eliminated House will win a prize of $100,000 that will be split evenly among all House Members in that House, and the eliminated Houses' Event participation will end. The two remaining Houses will advance to Match #3 of Round #1.
(3) Match #3 Final: The two remaining Houses will each participate in Match #3, where one House will be eliminated. The eliminated House will win a prize of $250,000 that will be evenly split among all House Members in that House and the eliminated House's Event participation will end. The winning House will win a prize of $1,000,000 that will be evenly split among all House Members in that House, and the winning House's Ruler will become the House Finalist in Round #3.
(C) ROUND #2 DRAGON EGGS BONUS. Each of the seven House Rulers will have the opportunity to win an individual prize ranging from $7,000 to $77,000 that will not be shared among the respective Houses. At the start of Round #2, the Event Host will call each House Ruler, in a randomly selected order, to select one of 15 numbered Dragon Eggs (each a ''Dragon Egg'' or plural, ''Dragon Eggs''). Each Dragon Egg will contain an envelope that, when opened, will reveal a prize amount. After a House Ruler selects a Dragon Egg, that House Ruler's Event participation will end, with the exception of the House Ruler Finalist determined in Match #1.
(D) ROUND #3 THE SPOILS OF WAR. The House Ruler Finalist will have a chance to spin a wheel up to three times for the chance to win an additional prize of up to $6,000,000 that will be evenly split among all House Members in that House.
(g) Prize Package restrictions:
(1) There is no cash option for the Trip Prize Package.
(2) The Lottery is not responsible for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with the Trip Prize Package. A Prize Winner and guest participate solely at their own risk and responsibility.
(3) Lottery is not responsible for Trip Prize Package fulfillment. Lottery disclaims any responsibility for any and every occurrence with respect to fulfillment or enjoyment of the Trip Prize Package.
(4) All Prize Winners must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the scheduled Trip Prize Package in order to participate in the Event. If the Prize Winner is not 18 years of age or older at the time of the scheduled Trip Prize Package, they may designate a Proxy to participate in the Event. The designated Proxy must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the scheduled Trip Prize Package. If a Prize Winner is under the age of 21, any guest must be at least the age of majority in the guest's state of residence in order to check in to the hotel as described in section 10(e) (relating to prize package description) above. If the Trip Prize winner's guest is a minor, the Trip Prize winner must either be the parent or legal guardian of such guest, or must present a notarized, written consent from the minor's parent or legal guardian for the minor guest to accompany the Trip Prize winner on the Trip Prize. Trip Prize Winners are solely responsible for the actions of accompanying guests.
(5) By accepting the Trip Prize Package, Prize Winner and guest agree a background investigation, derived from public information, prior to the Trip Prize departure date.
(6) By accepting the Trip Prize Package, Prize Winner and guest agree to follow all health and safety protocols, including always wearing a facemask and following social distancing guidelines, as instructed by the event's staff and volunteers and all federal, state, and local guidelines relating to COVID-19 or any pandemic.
(7) All expenses involved with or related to the Trip Prize Package not specifically included in the Trip Prize Package Description, as described in section 10(e), above, including, without limitation, ground transportation, transfers, additional hotel amenities (i.e., spa services, internet access, phone calls, laundry services, room service, fees and gratuities), airline change fees, airline premium seat fees, airline baggage fees both checked and carry on, travel insurance and personal expenses such as laundry, valet service, photos, souvenirs, and other incidentals), are the responsibility of Prize Winner and guest.
(8) Prize Winners will be required to submit a valid major credit card to the hotel to cover all expenses not specifically awarded as part of the Trip Prize Package.
(9) Travel and hotel accommodations are subject to availability.
(10) The date and location of any events included within the Trip Prize Package may be subject to change. The Lottery is not responsible if any event is delayed, postponed, or cancelled for any reason, in whole or in part, and in such event, the Lottery's only obligation is to award the other elements of the Trip Prize Package. No compensation will be paid in lieu of any cancelled event or any other element of the Trip Prize Package.
(11) Prize Winners and guests must comply with all of the rules and regulations of the venues where the events are held and all applicable federal, state, and local government and/or agency laws, rules, orders, and regulations as well as any rules, regulations, and safety guidelines. Prize Winners acknowledge that if winners or guests behave in a disorderly or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person at any event, winners and/or guests may be removed from the venue or denied entry as determined by SG or its designee(s) in their sole and absolute discretion.
(12) Prize Winners who do not elect to take a guest, or whose guest, for any reason, does not actually take the trip, are still subject to the full amount of any taxes due on the total value of the Trip Prize Package.
(13) By accepting any ticketed portion of the Trip Prize Package, Prize Winners agree to abide by any terms, conditions, and restrictions provided. Lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, vouchers, certificates, or pre-paid gift cards will not be replaced.
(14) In the event that a Prize Winner misses their flight, reasonable efforts will be used to reschedule the flight at the Prize Winner's expense. If the flight is not able to be rescheduled in a reasonable time for the Prize Winner's participation in the elements of the Trip Prize Package, the Lottery or SG will appoint a Proxy to participate in the Event for the Prize Winner, and the Prize Winner shall receive any prizes won by the Proxy.
(15) If a Trip Prize Package winner chooses not to travel or becomes ineligible for any reason, provided travel has not yet been booked, that winner may appoint a Proxy during the fulfillment process and the Prize Winner shall receive any prize won by the Proxy.
(16) If, after claiming the Trip Prize Package, the Prize Winner fails to check in to the participating hotel when arriving in Napa Valley, California or San Francisco, California, SG will use reasonable efforts to hold the participating hotel reservation. It is the Prize Winner's responsibility to communicate with SG in the event of a delay in hotel registration and/or required Event registration. If Prize Winner has communicated any delay to SG, SG and the participating hotel will hold the hotel room on behalf of the Prize Winner. If the Prize Winner does not communicate any delays to SG, the participating hotel room reservation will be cancelled and the balance of the trip portion of the Trip Prize Package shall be forfeited, including but not limited to participating hotel room, airport ground transportation, Event participation and any and all other non-contracted portions of the prize provided to the winner on SG's behalf, with the exception of the $1,000 spending money and return airfare, less any required tax withholdings. In the event that a Prize Winner's participation is forfeited, a Proxy will be appointed and the Prize Winner will receive any prize won by the Proxy.
(17) If, after claiming the Trip Prize Package, the Prize Winner fails to arrive for scheduled Event participation, the Prize Winner will forfeit the right to personally participate in the Event and a Proxy will be appointed. The Prize Winner will receive any prize won by the Proxy.
(18) In the event that the Prize Winner does not designate a Proxy and a Proxy becomes necessary to participate in the Event, for any reason, SG or the Lottery will appoint a Proxy. The Prize Winner acknowledges that the appointed Proxy will have to make decisions on behalf of the Prize Winner and therefore that the Prize Winner delegates the power, authority, or discretion to the appointed Proxy to make such decisions on the Prize Winner's behalf. In such event, SG assumes all liability which, in any way, may be associated with the appointment. There shall be no charge for the appointment of a Proxy. The Prize Winner will receive any prize won by the Proxy.
(19) If a Prize Winner or designated Proxy fails to book the trip forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the departure date, that Trip Prize Package shall be forfeited, as described in section 10(g)(20).
(20) The forfeiture of any Trip Prize Package includes forfeiture of attendance at any of the events or activities included in the Trip Prize as described in section 10(e), above. In the event that a Trip Prize Winner must forfeit a Trip Prize Package, an alternate winner will be selected according to Lottery procedure.
(21) Except as set forth above, no prize element substitution, cash substitution, assignment, or transfer of the Trip Prize Package or any elements thereof is permitted. Any unused elements of the Trip Prize Package will be forfeited, will not be redeemable for cash, and may not reduce the prize value awarded for tax purposes.
(22) The total amount of any cash prize won, less required income tax withholding, will be mailed to each Prize Winner within 30 business days after the Prize Winner's departure from California. SG shall withhold from such cash prizes the minimum required federal tax withholdings and any applicable state tax withholdings and shall deposit said withholdings on behalf of the Prize Winner to the appropriate agencies. The Prize Winner will receive an IRS Tax Form W-2G, and may be responsible for additional state or federal taxes.
(23) In the event that a Trip Prize Package is not claimed or is refused by the Prize Winner, the Lottery will select an alternate winner according to Lottery procedure, provided that such prize is still available and time requirements have not elapsed.
(24) During Round #1, Match #1 and Match #3 of the Event, all House Members in a House shall be awarded an equal prize amount (a ''Prize Split'') if a shared prize is won. In the event that a House contains more than 16 House Members, each House Member shall receive one sixteenth of the prize won, regardless of the number of House Members in that House, if the number of House Members is greater than 16.
(h) Prize claim procedures:
(1) Winners of any prize awarded in the Drawing will be contacted by email by the Lottery to initiate the prize claim procedure.
(2) Winners will have fourteen (14) calendar days from the date they are notified by the Lottery, pursuant to this section, to claim their prizes. In order to claim their prizes, winners must respond to the Lottery's email regarding prize claim procedure and must submit a properly completed prize claim form within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date they are notified by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Failure to comply with the prize claim requirements as set forth herein, for any reason, shall result in the winner forfeiting their right to receive the prize. Another alternate winner will be awarded the respective prize, according to Lottery procedure.
(3) By entering into the Drawing, players agree to be bound by these rules and the prize claim requirements set forth herein, and expressly waive any claim against the Lottery for a prize not awarded in conformance with these rules.
(i) Delinquent Support Offset:
(1) If the Department of Human Services, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 4308, the Department of Revenue or the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, pursuant to 72 P.S. § 215, determines that a prize winner is a delinquent support obligor as provided in 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 4308 or 72 P.S. § 215, and if the amount of any arrearages shall be $1,000, or less, the amount of any arrearages shall be deducted from the spending money portion of the Trip Prize Package. After the delinquent support obligation is met, the Prize Package winner will receive the remaining portion of the Prize Package spending money, if any, which shall be fulfilled according to Lottery procedure.
(2) If the Department of Human Services, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 4308, the Department of Revenue or the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, pursuant to 72 P.S. § 215, determines that a prize winner is a delinquent support obligor, as provided in 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 4308 or 72 P.S. § 215, and if the amount of any arrearages shall be greater than $1,000, the prize winner shall forfeit the prize and shall be considered to have waived their right to receive the prize, as described in section 10(g)(20)) (relating to prize package restrictions). In this event, the Lottery will select another entry to replace the forfeited entry in accordance with these rules and Lottery procedure.
(j) Drawing restrictions:
(1) To be eligible to participate in the Drawing, entrants must have complied with the requirements of these rules.
(2) The Lottery is not responsible for late, lost or misdirected entries not entered into the Drawing. The Lottery is not responsible for entries that are not entered into the Drawing because of incompatible internet browsers, mobile Lottery application failure or other technical issues. If an entry is selected as a winner and rejected or otherwise disqualified during or following the Drawing, the Lottery will select another entry to replace the rejected or otherwise disqualified entry in accordance with these rules and Lottery procedure.
(3) If any discrepancy exists between these rules and any material describing the Drawing, these rules shall govern.
(4) Employees of the Lottery, 9Rooftops Marketing, LLC (formerly known as MARC USA, LLC), Scientific Games, LLC and MDI Entertainment, LLC (collectively ''SG''), and their subcontractors, or a spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of any such person are not eligible to participate in the Drawing. Offer void where prohibited or restricted.
(5) The Lottery reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the Drawing and change these rules if the Drawing cannot be conducted as planned due to errors in these rules or advertising, unauthorized intervention, tampering, fraud, technical errors, viruses, worms, bugs, or any other cause beyond the control of the Lottery that, in the Lottery's sole judgment, could corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Drawing.
(6) All entries shall be subject to verification by the Lottery.
(7) The Lottery reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify an entrant found to be tampering with the operation of the Drawing or to be acting in violation of these rules or applicable law.
(8) The Drawing is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applicable laws and regulations apply.
(9) A prize awarded in the Drawing to a person who dies before receiving the prize shall be paid according to 61 Pa. Code § 811.16 (relating to prizes payable after death of a prize winner).
(10) A winner is responsible for all taxes arising from or in connection with any prize won.
(11) A player may only win the prize for which the player is first selected in the Drawing. Subsequent entries, from the same individual, selected in the Drawing will be disqualified and a replacement entry will be selected.
(12) Prizes are not transferrable.
(13) Other restrictions may apply.
11. Retailer incentive awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell GAME OF THRONESTM instant lottery game tickets.
12. 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.
13. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of GAME OF THRONESTM, prize money from winning GAME OF THRONESTM 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 GAME OF THRONESTM 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.
14. 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.
15. 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 GAME OF THRONESTM or through normal communications methods.
PATRICK BROWNE,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1307. Filed for public inspection September 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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