NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania Super Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1477
[50 Pa.B. 4718]
[Saturday, September 12, 2020]
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 Super Crossword (hereinafter ''Super Crossword''). The game number is PA-1477.
2. Price: The price of a Super Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $5.
3. Play symbols: Each Super Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, two crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1,'' and ''GRID 2'' respectively, and a ''SUPER WORD'' area. The ''SUPER WORD'' area is played in conjunction with ''GRID 1'' and ''GRID 2.'' The play symbols, located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2,'' and the ''SUPER WORD'' area, are: the letters A through and including Z.
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 1'' are: $5, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $1,000 and $10,000. The prizes that can be won in ''GRID 2'' are: $5, $15, $25, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $250,000. Super Crossword contains a ''SUPER WORD'' feature that can add $25 to any prize won on either ''GRID 1'' or ''GRID 2.'' For a complete list of all prizes that can be won in this game, see section 8 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds of winning). A player can win up to three times on a ticket.
5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 15,600,000 tickets will be printed for the Super Crossword instant lottery game.
6. Determination of prize winners:
(a) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten entire 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 $250,000.
(b) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten entire 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 entire 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 $5,000.
(d) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine entire 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 entire 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 entire 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 entire 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.
(h) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $125.
(i) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $125.
(j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire 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 $100.
(k) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire 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.
(l) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $75.
(m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $75.
(n) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire 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 $50.
(o) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire 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.
(p) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(q) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $45.
(r) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.
(s) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $35.
(t) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire 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.
(u) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(v) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire words in ''GRID 2,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and where the player completely matches the ''SUPER WORD,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(w) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire 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.
(x) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire 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.
(y) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire 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 $15.
(z) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire 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.
(aa) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire 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 $5.
(bb) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches two entire 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 $5.
7. Game play instructions for the Super 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'' and the ''SUPER WORD'' area. Each letter's square, when rubbed gently, will turn white.
(b) When a player matches the letters to reveal 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) When a player matches the letters to reveal the entire ''SUPER WORD,'' the player is entitled to add $25 to any prize won on either ''GRID.''
(d) Each Crossword ''GRID'' is played separately.
(e) Only the highest prize won in each Crossword ''GRID'' will be paid if the ticket meets the criteria established in 61 Pa. Code § 819.213 (relating to ticket validation and requirements).
(f) For purposes of this game, a word in each 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,'' or ''GRID 2.'' 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 crossword puzzle play grids and the ''SUPER WORD'' area. 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: | Win: | Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: | Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
15,600,000 Tickets:
|
|---|
| 2 WORDS | $5 | 20 | 780,000 |
| 2 WORDS | | $5 | 15 | 1,040,000 |
| 2 WORDS | 2 WORDS | $10 | 60 | 260,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | $10 | 40 | 390,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 2 WORDS | $15 | 100 | 156,000 |
| 3 WORDS | $15 | 150 | 104,000 |
| 2 WORDS | 3 WORDS | $20 | 120 | 130,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | $20 | 60 | 260,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | $25 | 100 | 156,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 2 WORDS | $25 | 75 | 208,000 |
| 4 WORDS | $25 | 300 | 52,000 |
| 2 WORDS | 4 WORDS | $30 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 2 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $30 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 2 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | | $30 | 300 | 52,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | $30 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 4 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $50 | 300 | 52,000 |
| 5 WORDS | $50 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 6 WORDS | | $50 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 5 WORDS | $60 | 3,000 | 5,200 |
| 2 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | 2 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $60 | 600 | 26,000 |
| 6 WORDS | 4 WORDS | $75 | 12,000 | 1,300 |
| 3 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | 3 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $75 | 3,000 | 5,200 |
| 4 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | 2 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $75 | 2,400 | 6,500 |
| 5 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $75 | 2,400 | 6,500 |
| 6 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | | $75 | 2,400 | 6,500 |
| 6 WORDS | 5 WORDS | $100 | 6,000 | 2,600 |
| 6 WORDS | $100 | 6,000 | 2,600 |
| 7 WORDS | | $100 | 6,000 | 2,600 |
| 7 WORDS | 6 WORDS | $200 | 24,000 | 650 |
| 6 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | 6 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $200 | 12,000 | 1,300 |
| 7 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | 5 WORDS + ($25 w/ SUPER WORD) | $200 | 12,000 | 1,300 |
| 8 WORDS | | $200 | 24,000 | 650 |
| 7 WORDS | $500 | 24,000 | 650 |
| 8 WORDS | $1,000 | 120,000 | 130 |
| 9 WORDS | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 130 |
| 9 WORDS | $5,000 | 1,560,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | $10,000 | 1,560,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | $250,000 | 1,560,000 | 10 |
Scratch ''YOUR LETTERS'' to reveal 18 letters. Rub each matching letter every time it is found in 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 in either Crossword GRID, win the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that Crossword GRID. Only the highest PRIZE won in either Crossword GRID will be paid.
Each Crossword GRID is played separately.
SUPER WORD: Using YOUR LETTERS, completely match all the letters of the SUPER WORD to add $25 to any PRIZE won on either GRID.
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 Super 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 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.
11. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Super Crossword, prize money from winning Super 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 Super 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 Super Crossword or through normal communications methods.
C. DANIEL HASSELL,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-1254. Filed for public inspection September 11, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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