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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-2340

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania NHL® Philadelphia Flyers®/Pittsburgh Penguins® Instant Lottery Game

[39 Pa.B. 7160]
[Saturday, December 19, 2009]

 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 NHL® Philadelphia Flyers®/Pittsburgh Penguins®. The team logo appearing on the tickets will be either Philadelphia Flyers® or Pittsburgh Penguins® on an alternating consecutive basis. There is no difference in game play method. For readability, this notice will use a generic title, Pennsylvania NHL® instant lottery game, to represent the two different game scenes.

 2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania NHL® instant lottery game ticket is $2.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania NHL® instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area consisting of ''GAME 1,'' ''GAME 2,'' ''GAME 3,'' ''GAME 4,'' ''GAME 5,'' ''GAME 6,'' ''GAME 7,'' ''GAME 8,'' ''GAME 9'' and ''GAME 10.'' Each ''GAME'' is played separately. Each ''GAME'' features a ''HOME TEAM'' area and an ''AWAY TEAM'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''HOME TEAM'' area are: 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), Hockey Puck symbol (PUCK) and a Hockey Stick symbol (STICK). The play symbols and their captions located in the ''AWAY TEAM'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN) and 8 (EIGHT).

 4. Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''PRIZE'' area of each ''GAME'' are: $1.00 (ONE DOL), $2.00 (TWO DOL), $4.00 (FOR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $20,000 (TWY THO).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $1, $2, $4, $5, $10, $20, $40, $50, $100, $400, $1,000 and $20,000. The player can win up to 10 times on a ticket.

 6. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 6,000,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania NHL® instant lottery game.

 7. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $20,000 (TWY THO) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (e) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (f) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (g) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (h) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (i) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (j) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (k) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (l) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (m) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (n) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (o) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (p) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (q) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (r) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (s) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (t) olders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (u) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Puck (PUCK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (v) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (w) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (x) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

 (y) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

 (z) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 (aa) Holders of tickets with a Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that Hockey Stick (STICK) play symbol in the same ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 (bb) Holders of tickets where the ''HOME TEAM'' play symbol in any ''GAME'' is greater than the ''AWAY TEAM'' play symbol in that same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appears in the ''PRIZE'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1.

 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:

If The Home Team Beats the Away Team, Win Prize To The Right Of That Game. Win With Prize(s) Of: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
6,000,000 Tickets
$1 × 2 $2 25 240,000
$2 w/HOCKEY STICK $2 30 200,000
$2 $2 25 240,000
$1 × 4 $4 75 80,000
$2 × 2 $4 75 80,000
$4 w/HOCKEY STICK $4 75 80,000
$4 $4 75 80,000
$1 × 5 $5 150 40,000
$5 w/HOCKEY STICK $5 150 40,000
$5 $5 75 80,000
$1 w/HOCKEY PUCK $10 375 16,000
$1 × 10 $10 375 16,000
$2 × 5 $10 500 12,000
$5 × 2 $10 500 12,000
$10 w/HOCKEY STICK $10 500 12,000
$10 $10 500 12,000
$2 w/HOCKEY PUCK $20 750 8,000
$2 × 10 $20 750 8,000
$4 × 5 $20 1,500 4,000
$5 × 4 $20 750 8,000
$10 × 2 $20 750 8,000
$20 w/HOCKEY STICK $20 1,500 4,000
$20 $20 750 8,000
$4 w/HOCKEY PUCK $40 2,400 2,500
$4 × 10 $40 2,400 2,500
$5 × 8 $40 2,400 2,500
$10 × 4 $40 2,400 2,500
$20 × 2 $40 2,400 2,500
$40 w/HOCKEY STICK $40 2,667 2,250
$40 $40 2,400 2,500
$5 w/HOCKEY PUCK $50 3,000 2,000
($4 × 5) + ($5 × 4) + $10 $50 3,000 2,000
($10 × 3) + $20 $50 3,000 2,000
$50 w/HOCKEY STICK $50 3,000 2,000
$50 $50 3,000 2,000
$10 w/HOCKEY PUCK $100 8,000 750
($2 × 5) + ($20 × 4) + $10 $100 8,000 750
$20 × 5 $100 8,000 750
$50 × 2 $100 8,000 750
$100 w/HOCKEY STICK $100 8,000 750
$100 $100 8,000 750
$40 w/HOCKEY PUCK $400 40,000 150
$40 × 10 $400 40,000 150
$100 × 4 $400 60,000 100
$400 w/HOCKEY STICK $400 60,000 100
$400 $400 60,000 100
$100 w/HOCKEY PUCK $1,000 600,000 10
$100 × 10 $1,000 600,000 10
($400 × 2) + ($50 × 4) $1,000 600,000 10
$1,000 $1,000 600,000 10
$20,000 $20,000 600,000 10
HOCKEY STICK (STICK) = Win prize shown for that game.
HOCKEY PUCK (PUCK) = Win 10 times the prize shown for that game.

 Losing Pennsylvania NHL® Philadelphia Flyers®/Pittsburgh Penguins® instant lottery tickets may be entered in promotional drawings via the Lottery's web site (http://www.palottery.com) for a chance to win bonus prizes as determined by the Secretary and announced on the Lottery's website. These prizes are not part of the Prize Structure and are provided to the Pennsylvania Lottery at no charge.

 Entries submitted via the Lottery's web site must be submitted from a computer within Pennsylvania.

 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 Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania NHL® instant lottery game tickets. The conduct of the game will be governed by 61 Pa. Code § 819.222 (relating to retailer bonuses and incentive).

 10. Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania NHL®, prize money from winning Pennsylvania NHL® 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 Pennsylvania NHL® 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 Pennsylvania NHL® or through normal communications methods.

STEPHEN H. STETLER, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-2340. Filed for public inspection December 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]


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