NOTICES
DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania $300,000 Bonus Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1312
[47 Pa.B. 7130]
[Saturday, November 18, 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 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 $300,000 Bonus Crossword (hereinafter ''$300,000 Bonus Crossword''). The game number is PA-1312.
2. Price: The price of a $300,000 Bonus Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $10.
3. Play Symbols: Each $300,000 Bonus Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, two crossword puzzle play grids known as ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' respectively, a ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, a ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area and a ''2X BONUS'' area. The ''2X BONUS'' area is played in conjunction with ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' but cannot be used to multiply prizes in either the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area or the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area. The ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' and the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' play areas are played separately. The play symbols located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols located in ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2'' are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols located in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area and the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''2X BONUS'' area are: NO BONUS (TRY AGAIN) symbol, TRY AGAIN (NO BONUS) symbol, NO BONUS (TRY AGAIN) symbol, TRY AGAIN (NO BONUS) symbol and a 2X (2TIMES) symbol.
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 1'' are: $10, $20, $40, $100, $200, $400, $1,000, $10,000 and $30,000. The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 2'' are: $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $10,000, $30,000 and $300,000. The prize that can be won in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area is $50. The prize that can be won in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area is $100. A player can win up to 4 times on a ticket.
5. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 8,400,000 tickets will be printed for the $300,000 Bonus 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 $300,000.
(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 $30,000.
(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 $30,000.
(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 $10,000.
(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 $10,000.
(f) 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 $1,000.
(g) 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 $1,000.
(h) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which the player completely matches six 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.
(i) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which 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 $800.
(j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six 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.
(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 $400.
(l) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which the player completely matches six 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.
(m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six 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.
(n) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which the player completely matches five 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 $200.
(o) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five 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.
(p) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which 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 $100.
(q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches one entire eight-letter word in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(r) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which 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 $80.
(s) 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 $50.
(t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches one entire four-letter word in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(u) 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 $40.
(v) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which 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 $40.
(w) 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 $20.
(x) Holders of tickets on which a 2X (2TIMES) symbol appears in the ''2X BONUS'' area, and on which 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 $20.
(y) 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 $10.
7. Game Play Instructions for the $300,000 Bonus 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,'' ''GRID 2,'' the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area and the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area.
(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) The player shall also scratch the ''2X BONUS'' area. When a player reveals a 2X (2TIMES) symbol in the ''2X BONUS'' box, the player shall double any prize won in either crossword ''GRID.'' Words in either the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area or the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area are not multiplied using the ''2X BONUS'' box.
(d) 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).
(e) When a player reveals at least one entire four-letter word in the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area, or at least one entire eight-letter word in the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area, the player is entitled to win a prize as described in Section 6.
(f) For purposes of this game, a word in either crossword ''GRID'' 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.
(g) Every single letter square of a word must be matched and letters combined to form a word. The word must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2,'' the ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' area or the ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' area. There will only be one word in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters.
(h) Every single letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area and must be included to form a word.
(i) The possible complete words for each ticket in the game are shown on the ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2,'' ''$50 BONUS WORDS'' and ''$100 BONUS WORDS'' play areas. The player must match all of the letters in a possible complete word in order to complete the word.
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:$50 BONUS WORDS Win With: $100 BONUS WORDS Win With: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
8,400,000 Tickets:2 WORDS $10 13.33 630,000 2 WORDS $10 13.33 630,000 2 WORDS 2 WORDS $20 15 560,000 3 WORDS $20 60 140,000 3 WORDS $20 60 140,000 3 WORDS 3 WORDS $40 300 28,000 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $40 300 28,000 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $40 300 28,000 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $40 300 28,000 4 WORDS $40 300 28,000 4 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 600 14,000 $50 $50 60 140,000 4 WORDS $50 600 14,000 2 WORDS $50 $60 6,000 1,400 2 WORDS $50 $60 6,000 1,400 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $60 6,000 1,400 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $60 12,000 700 2 WORDS 4 WORDS $60 12,000 700 4 WORDS 3 WORDS $60 12,000 700 2 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 $80 24,000 350 3 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 $80 24,000 350 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 3 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $80 12,000 700 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $80 24,000 350 $100 $100 600 14,000 4 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 $100 1,200 7,000 4 WORDS $50 $100 1,200 7,000 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $100 400 21,000 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $100 1,200 7,000 5 WORDS $100 1,200 7,000 5 WORDS $100 1,200 7,000 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $50 $150 12,000 700 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $50 $150 12,000 700 4 WORDS $50 × 2 $150 12,000 700 5 WORDS $50 $150 12,000 700 4 WORDS $100 $150 12,000 700 4 WORDS $50 $100 $200 12,000 700 4 WORDS 2 WORDS $50 $100 $200 6,000 1,400 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $50 × 2 $200 12,000 700 4 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 2 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $100 $200 24,000 350 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $200 24,000 350 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $200 10,000 840 6 WORDS $200 24,000 350 6 WORDS 5 WORDS $100 $400 12,000 700 5 WORDS 5 WORDS $100 × 2 $400 4,800 1,750 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $400 12,000 700 6 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $400 15,000 560 7 WORDS $400 20,000 420 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $100 $500 12,000 700 6 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $100 $500 8,000 1,050 7 WORDS $100 $500 8,000 1,050 6 WORDS $500 24,000 350 7 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS 5 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $1,000 12,000 700 6 WORDS w/ 2X BONUS $1,000 12,000 700 7 WORDS $1,000 24,000 350 8 WORDS $1,000 40,000 210 8 WORDS $10,000 840,000 10 9 WORDS $10,000 840,000 10 9 WORDS $30,000 840,000 10 10 WORDS $30,000 840,000 10 10 WORDS $300,000 840,000 10 Scratch ''YOUR LETTERS'' to reveal 18 letters. Rub each matching letter every time it is found on either crossword GRID. Each letter's square, when rubbed gently, will turn white. When you have matched the letters of two (2) or more entire words on either crossword GRID, win the corresponding prize shown in the prize key for that GRID. Only the highest prize won in each crossword GRID will be paid. Each crossword GRID is played separately. 2X BONUS: Reveal a ''2X'' (2TIMES) symbol in the 2X BONUS box, double any prize won in either crossword GRID. Bonus words are not multiplied. $50 BONUS: Using the ''YOUR LETTERS,'' match one entire four-letter word to win $50. Bonus words are not multiplied. $100 BONUS: Using the ''YOUR LETTERS,'' match one entire eight-letter word to win $100. Bonus words are not multiplied.
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 $300,000 Bonus 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 $300,000 Bonus Crossword, prize money from winning $300,000 Bonus Crossword 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 $300,000 Bonus 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 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 $300,000 Bonus Crossword or through normal communications methods.
C. DANIEL HASSELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1892. Filed for public inspection November 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]
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