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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-834

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Spicy Hot Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1282

[47 Pa.B. 2849]
[Saturday, May 13, 2017]

 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 Acting 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 Spicy Hot Crossword (hereinafter ''Spicy Hot Crossword''). The game number is PA-1282.

 2. Price: The price of a Spicy Hot Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $5.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Spicy Hot Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area and two crossword puzzle play grids known as ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' respectively, and a ''BONUS'' area. ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' are played separately. The ''BONUS'' area is also played separately.

 (a) 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 Flame symbol. The player shall scratch each Flame symbol that appears in ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.'' Each Flame symbol is a Free Spot. When a Flame symbol appears in any winning combination of words, the player shall win double the corresponding prize found in the prize key.

 (b) ''BONUS'' Area. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS'' area and printed in black ink are: Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Stack of Coins (NO BONUS) symbol, Piggy Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Wallet (NO BONUS) symbol, Gold Bar (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Safe (NO BONUS) symbol, Stack of Cash (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Book (NO BONUS) symbol, Glasses (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Newspaper (NO BONUS) symbol, and a Black Pepper (WIN10) symbol. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS'' area and printed in green ink are: Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Stack of Coins (NO BONUS) symbol, Piggy Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Wallet (NO BONUS) symbol, Gold Bar (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Safe (NO BONUS) symbol, Stack of Cash (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Book (NO BONUS) symbol, Glasses (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Newspaper (NO BONUS) symbol, and a Green Pepper (WIN50) symbol. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS'' area and printed in red ink are: Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Stack of Coins (NO BONUS) symbol, Piggy Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Wallet (NO BONUS) symbol, Gold Bar (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Safe (NO BONUS) symbol, Stack of Cash (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Book (NO BONUS) symbol, Glasses (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Newspaper (NO BONUS) symbol, and a Red Pepper (WIN100) symbol.

 4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 1'' are: $5, $10, $20, $40, $100, $200, $400, $1,000 and $10,000. The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 2'' are: $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $10,000 and $100,000. The prizes that can be won in the ''BONUS'' area are: $10, $50 and $100. A player can win up to 7 times on a ticket.

 5. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 15,600,000 tickets will be printed for the Spicy Hot Crossword instant lottery game.

 6. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten 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 $100,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten 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.

 (c) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine 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 $10,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine 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.

 (e) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight 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.

 (f) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven words in ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, 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 eight words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $800.

 (h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven 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.

 (i) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight 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.

 (j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (k) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven 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.

 (l) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (n) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five words in ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (o) Holders of tickets with a Red Pepper (WIN100) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, with the symbol and caption printed in red ink, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (p) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $80.

 (q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five 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.

 (r) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (s) Holders of tickets with a Green Pepper (WIN50) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, with the symbol and caption printed in green ink, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five 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 $40.

 (u) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four words in ''GRID 1,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (v) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four 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 $25.

 (w) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four 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.

 (x) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (y) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (z) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' in which the winning combination contains a Flame symbol, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (aa) Holders of tickets with a Black Pepper (WIN10) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, with the symbol and caption printed in black ink, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (bb) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 7. Game Play Instructions for the Spicy Hot Crossword Game are:

 (a) The player shall scratch the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area to reveal 18 letters. For each of the 18 letters revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, the player shall rub the same letter each time it is found in ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.''

 (b) When a player reveals two or more entire words in ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2'' the player is entitled to win a prize as described in Section 6.

 (c) Only the highest prize won in each ''GRID'' will be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).

 (d) For purposes of this game, a word must contain at least three letters and cannot be formed by linking letters diagonally or by reading the letters from the bottom to the top.

 (e) Every single letter square of a word must be matched and letters combined to form a word must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.'' There will only be one word in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters.

 (f) Every single letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area and must be included to form a word.

 (g) The possible complete words for each ticket in the game are shown on the ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' play areas. The player must match all of the letters in a possible complete word in order to complete the word.

 (h) After the player has scratched ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' the player shall scratch the ''BONUS'' area. If the player reveals a Black Pepper (WIN10) symbol, a Green Pepper (WIN50) symbol, or a Red Pepper (WIN100) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, the player is entitled to win a prize as described in Section 6.

 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:


GRID 1
Win With:
GRID 2
Win With:
BONUS
Win With:
Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
15,600,000
Tickets:
2 WORDS $5 15 1,040,000
2 WORDS $5 15 1,040,000
$10 w/BLACK PEPPER $10 120 130,000
2 WORDS 2 WORDS $10 40 390,000
2 WORDS w/ FLAME $10 120 130,000
2 WORDS w/ FLAME $10 120 130,000
3 WORDS $10 66.67 234,000
3 WORDS $10 120 130,000
3 WORDS $10 w/ BLACK PEPPER $20 300 52,000
3 WORDS $10 w/ BLACK PEPPER $20 60 260,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 300 52,000
3 WORDS w/ FLAME $20 300 52,000
3 WORDS w/ FLAME $20 300 52,000
4 WORDS $20 300 52,000
2 WORDS ($10 w/ BLACK PEPPER) × 2 $25 600 26,000
2 WORDS 3 WORDS $10 w/ BLACK PEPPER $25 600 26,000
4 WORDS 2 WORDS $25 300 52,000
2 WORDS 3 WORDS w/ FLAME $25 600 26,000
4 WORDS $25 600 26,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS ($10 w/ BLACK PEPPER) × 2 $40 600 26,000
3 WORDS w/ FLAME 3 WORDS w/ FLAME $40 600 26,000
4 WORDS w/ FLAME $40 600 26,000
5 WORDS $40 600 26,000
$50 w/ GREEN PEPPER $50 600 26,000
5 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 600 26,000
4 WORDS 3 WORDS w/ FLAME $10 w/ BLACK PEPPER $50 600 26,000
5 WORDS $50 600 26,000
$100 w/ RED PEPPER $100 6,000 2,600
5 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 w/ GREEN PEPPER $100 1,333 11,700
5 WORDS $50 w/ GREEN PEPPER $100 1,333 11,700
4 WORDS w/ FLAME $50 w/ GREEN PEPPER $100 2,000 7,800
5 WORDS w/ FLAME 3 WORDS $10 w/ BLACK PEPPER $100 3,000 5,200
5 WORDS w/ FLAME $100 2,400 6,500
6 WORDS $100 2,400 6,500
6 WORDS $100 3,000 5,200
6 WORDS $100 w/ RED PEPPER $200 24,000 650
6 WORDS $100 w/ RED PEPPER $200 40,000 390
6 WORDS 6 WORDS $200 40,000 390
5 WORDS w/ FLAME ($50 w/ GREEN PEPPER) × 2 $200 60,000 260
6 WORDS w/ FLAME $200 60,000 260
6 WORDS w/ FLAME $200 60,000 260
7 WORDS $200 60,000 260
6 WORDS 5 WORDS ($50 w/ GREEN PEPPER) × 5 $400 24,000 650
7 WORDS 6 WORDS $100 w/ RED PEPPER $400 60,000 260
7 WORDS 5 WORDS w/ FLAME $100 w/ RED PEPPER $400 60,000 260
6 WORDS w/ FLAME 6 WORDS w/ FLAME $400 60,000 260
7 WORDS w/ FLAME $400 60,000 260
8 WORDS $400 60,000 260
7 WORDS ($100 w/ RED PEPPER) × 3 $500 40,000 390
7 WORDS 6 WORDS w/ FLAME $100 w/ RED PEPPER $500 40,000 390
7 WORDS w/ FLAME ($50 w/ GREEN PEPPER) × 2 $500 40,000 390
7 WORDS $500 40,000 390
8 WORDS 6 WORDS ($100 w/ RED PEPPER) × 5 $1,000 120,000 130
7 WORDS ($100 w/ RED PEPPER) × 5 $1,000 120,000 130
8 WORDS 7 WORDS $100 w/ RED PEPPER $1,000 120,000 130
8 WORDS w/ FLAME ($100 w/ RED PEPPER) × 2 $1,000 120,000 130
7 WORDS w/ FLAME $1,000 120,000 130
8 WORDS $1,000 120,000 130
9 WORDS $1,000 120,000 130
9 WORDS $10,000 1,560,000 10
10 WORDS $10,000 1,560,000 10
10 WORDS $100,000 1,560,000 10
BONUS: Reveal a BLACK ''PEPPER'' (WIN10) symbol, win $10 instantly. Reveal a GREEN ''PEPPER'' (WIN 50) symbol, win $50 instantly. Reveal a RED ''PEPPER'' (WIN100) symbol, win $100 instantly. BONUS is 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 Spicy Hot Crossword 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 he qualifies 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 Spicy Hot Crossword, prize money from winning Spicy Hot Crossword instant lottery game tickets will be retained by the Acting Secretary for payment to the persons entitled thereto. If no claim is made within 1 year of the announced close of the Spicy Hot Crossword 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 Acting 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 Spicy Hot Crossword or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-834. Filed for public inspection May 12, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]


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