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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-941

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Ca$htastic Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1348

[48 Pa.B. 3650]
[Saturday, June 16, 2018]

 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 Ca$htastic Crossword (hereinafter ''Ca$htastic Crossword''). The game number is PA-1348.

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

 3. Play Symbols: Each Ca$htastic 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. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''BONUS'' area are: Bracelet (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Stack of Coins (NO BONUS) symbol, Star (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Diamond (NO BONUS) symbol, Gold Bar (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Emerald (NO BONUS) symbol, Stack of Cash (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Briefcase (NO BONUS) symbol, Keys (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Coin Bag (NO BONUS) symbol, $5 Bill (WIN5) symbol, $10 Bill (WIN10) symbol, $20 Bill (WIN20) symbol and a $50 Bill (WIN50) 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: $5, $10, $20 and $50. 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 Ca$htastic 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,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (g) 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.

 (h) 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.

 (i) 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.

 (j) 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.

 (k) Holders of tickets with a $50 Bill (WIN50) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (l) 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.

 (m) 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.

 (n) 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.

 (o) Holders of tickets with a $20 Bill (WIN20) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (p) 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.

 (q) Holders of tickets with a $10 Bill (WIN10) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) 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.

 (s) Holders of tickets with a $5 Bill (WIN5) symbol in the ''BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 7. Game Play Instructions for the Ca$htastic 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.

 (d) A prize will only be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).

 (e) 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.

 (f) 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.

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

 (h) 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.

 (i) After the player has scratched ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2,'' the player shall scratch the ''BONUS'' area. If the player reveals a $5 Bill (WIN5) symbol, a $10 Bill (WIN10) symbol, a $20 Bill (WIN20) symbol, or a $50 Bill (WIN50) 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:
$5 w/ $5 BILL $5 20 780,000
2 WORDS $5 30 520,000
2 WORDS $5 30 520,000
$10 w/ $10 BILL $10 60 260,000
2 WORDS 2 WORDS $10 60 260,000
3 WORDS $10 60 260,000
3 WORDS $10 60 260,000
$20 w/ $20 BILL $20 300 52,000
3 WORDS $10 w/ $10 BILL $20 100 156,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 120 130,000
4 WORDS $20 120 130,000
2 WORDS $20 w/ $20 BILL $25 300 52,000
2 WORDS 3 WORDS $10 w/ $10 BILL $25 300 52,000
4 WORDS 2 WORDS $25 600 26,000
3 WORDS 2 WORDS $10 w/ $10 BILL $25 300 52,000
4 WORDS $25 600 26,000
4 WORDS 3 WORDS $10 w/ $10 BILL $40 300 52,000
3 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 w/ $20 BILL $40 300 52,000
5 WORDS $40 300 52,000
$50 w/ $50 BILL $50 600 26,000
4 WORDS 3 WORDS $20 w/ $20 BILL $50 300 52,000
5 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 600 26,000
2 WORDS 4 WORDS $20 w/ $20 BILL $50 600 26,000
5 WORDS $50 600 26,000
($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $100 2,000 7,800
5 WORDS 3 WORDS $50 w/ $50 BILL $100 2,000 7,800
5 WORDS $50 w/ $50 BILL $100 2,182 7,150
6 WORDS $100 2,400 6,500
6 WORDS $100 2,400 6,500
6 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $200 17,143 910
6 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $200 17,143 910
6 WORDS 6 WORDS $200 17,143 910
7 WORDS $200 17,143 910
6 WORDS 5 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 5 $400 24,000 650
7 WORDS 6 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $400 24,000 650
8 WORDS $400 24,000 650
8 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $500 60,000 260
8 WORDS 6 WORDS $500 40,000 390
7 WORDS $500 24,000 650
8 WORDS 7 WORDS ($50 w/ $50 BILL) × 2 $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 ''$5 BILL'' (WIN5) symbol, win $5 instantly. Reveal a ''$10 BILL'' (WIN10) symbol, win $10 instantly. Reveal a ''$20 BILL'' (WIN20) symbol, win $20 instantly. Reveal a ''$50 BILL'' (WIN50) symbol, win $50 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 Ca$htastic 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 Ca$htastic Crossword, prize money from winning Ca$htastic 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 Ca$htastic 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 Ca$htastic Crossword or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-941. Filed for public inspection June 15, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]


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