NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania $1 Million Moneybag Crossword Instant Lottery Game 1669
[53 Pa.B. 8007]
[Saturday, December 23, 2023]
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 $1 Million Moneybag Crossword (''$1 Million Moneybag Crossword''). The game number is PA-1669.
2. Price: The price of a $1 Million Moneybag Crossword instant lottery game ticket is $20.
3. Play symbols: Each $1 Million Moneybag Crossword instant lottery game ticket will feature a ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, three crossword puzzle play grids, known as ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3,'' respectively, a ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area and a ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area. Each crossword ''GRID'' is played separately. The ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area is played separately and cannot be multiplied. The play symbols located in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols located in ''GRID 1,'' ''GRID 2'' and ''GRID 3'' are: the letters A through and including Z. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area are: Stack of Cash (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Vault (NOMULT) symbol, Key (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Lock (NOMULT) symbol, Diamond (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Necklace (NOMULT) symbol, Gem (TRYAGAIN) symbol and a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol. The play symbols, prize amounts and their captions located in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area are: Chest (NOBONUS) symbol, Money Clip (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Bank (NOBONUS) symbol, Stack of Coins (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Gold Bar (NOBONUS) symbol, Dollar Bill (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Purse (NOBONUS) symbol, Wallet (TRYAGAIN) symbol, Jewelry Box (NOBONUS) symbol, Piggy Bank (TRYAGAIN) symbol, $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $500 (FIV HUN) and $1,000 (ONE THO).
4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $20, $30, $40, $50, $100, $200, $400, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $100,000 and $1,000,000. The prizes that can be won in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area are: $20, $30, $40, $50, $100, $200, $400, $500 and $1,000. For a complete description of how these prizes can be won, see section 7 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to four times on a ticket.
5. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 9,600,000 tickets will be printed for the $1 Million Moneybag Crossword instant lottery game.
6. Determination of prize winners:
(a) Holders of tickets upon which the player completely matches ten entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000,000. The prize shall be paid as a one-time, lump-sum cash payment.
(b) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches nine entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100,000.
(c) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches ten entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100,000.
(d) 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 $10,000.
(e) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches eight entire words in ''GRID 3,'' 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 six entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.
(g) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 1,'' six entire words in ''GRID 2'' and five entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.
(h) 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 $5,000.
(i) 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.
(j) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 1,'' five entire words in ''GRID 2'' and four entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(k) 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.
(l) 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.
(m) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches seven entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(n) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(o) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire words in ''GRID 1,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(p) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(q) 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 $500.
(r) 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.
(s) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches six entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(t) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(u) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(v) 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 upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(w) 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 upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(x) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, and upon which a Moneybag (20TIMES) symbol appears in the ''20X MULTIPLIER'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.
(y) 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 $200.
(z) 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 $200.
(aa) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches five entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(bb) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(cc) 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 $100.
(dd) 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 $100.
(ee) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(ff) 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 $50.
(gg) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches four entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(hh) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(ii) 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 $40.
(jj) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.
(kk) 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 $30.
(ll) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(mm) 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 $20.
(nn) 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 $20.
(oo) Holders of tickets where the player completely matches three entire words in ''GRID 3,'' using only the letters found in the ''YOUR LETTERS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(pp) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''FAST CASH BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
7. 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: | ''GRID 3''
Win With: | ''20X
MULTIPLIER''
Win With: | ''FAST CASH
BONUS'' Win
With: | Win: | Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: | Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
9,600,000 Tickets: |
|---|
| | | | $20 | $20 | 60 | 160,000 |
| | 3 WORDS | | | $20 | 75 | 128,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | | $20 | 30 | 320,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | | | $20 | 30 | 320,000 |
| | | | $30 | $30 | 30 | 320,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | | | | $30 | 30 | 320,000 |
| 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | | | $40 | 300 | 32,000 |
| | 3 WORDS | | $20 | $40 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | $20 | $40 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | | $20 | $40 | 150 | 64,000 |
| | | | $40 | $40 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | | | $40 | 75 | 128,000 |
| | 3 WORDS | | $30 | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 3 WORDS | | | $30 | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | | | $20 | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 4 WORDS | | 3 WORDS | | | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | | | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| | | | $50 | $50 | 150 | 64,000 |
| | 4 WORDS | | | $50 | 300 | 32,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | | | | $50 | 300 | 32,000 |
| | 4 WORDS | | $50 | $100 | 300 | 32,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 3 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | $30 | $100 | 150 | 64,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | 4 WORDS | | | $100 | 150 | 64,000 |
| | | | $100 | $100 | 300 | 32,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | | | $100 | 300 | 32,000 |
| 6 WORDS | | | | | $100 | 300 | 32,000 |
| 4 WORDS | 3 WORDS | 4 WORDS | | $100 | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| 5 WORDS | 5 WORDS | 3 WORDS | | $30 | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| 6 WORDS | | 4 WORDS | | $50 | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| | | | $200 | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| | 5 WORDS | | | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| 6 WORDS | | | | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| 7 WORDS | | | | | $200 | 3,000 | 3,200 |
| | 3 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $400 | 1,000 | 9,600 |
| 3 WORDS | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $400 | 1,000 | 9,600 |
| 3 WORDS | | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $400 | 1,000 | 9,600 |
| | | | $400 | $400 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| | 3 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | $100 | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| 3 WORDS | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | $100 | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| 3 WORDS | | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | $100 | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| | | | $500 | $500 | 12,000 | 800 |
| | 6 WORDS | | | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| 7 WORDS | | | | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| 8 WORDS | | | | | $500 | 6,000 | 1,600 |
| | 4 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $1,000 | 2,400 | 4,000 |
| 5 WORDS | | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $1,000 | 2,400 | 4,000 |
| 7 WORDS | 6 WORDS | 6 WORDS | | $100 | $1,000 | 4,800 | 2,000 |
| | | | $1,000 | $1,000 | 12,000 | 800 |
| | 7 WORDS | | | $1,000 | 12,000 | 800 |
| 8 WORDS | | | | $1,000 | 12,000 | 800 |
| 9 WORDS | | | | | $1,000 | 12,000 | 800 |
| 6 WORDS | 5 WORDS | 4 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $5,000 | 480,000 | 20 |
| 9 WORDS | | | | $5,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | | | $5,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| 6 WORDS | 6 WORDS | 5 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $10,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| | 6 WORDS | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $10,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| | 8 WORDS | | | $10,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | | $10,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| 10 WORDS | | | 20X w/ MONEYBAG | | $100,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| | 9 WORDS | | | $100,000 | 960,000 | 10 |
| | 10 WORDS | | | $1,000,000 | 1,920,000 | 5 |
Scratch the YOUR LETTERS to reveal 18 letters. Scratch each matching letter every time it is found in any Crossword GRID. Each letter's square, when scratched gently, will turn white.
When you have matched the letters of three (3) or more entire words in any Crossword GRID, win the corresponding PRIZE shown in the PRIZE KEY for that Crossword GRID. Only the highest PRIZE won in each Crossword GRID will be paid.
Each Crossword GRID is played separately.
20X MULTIPLIER: Reveal a ''Moneybag'' (20TIMES) symbol, win 20 TIMES any PRIZE won in any Crossword GRID!
FAST CASH BONUS: Reveal a cash prize amount, win that amount instantly. FAST CASH BONUS is played separately and cannot be multiplied.
Prizes, including top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.
8. Retailer incentive awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Program for retailers who sell $1 Million Moneybag Crossword instant lottery game tickets.
9. 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.
10. Unclaimed prize money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of $1 Million Moneybag Crossword, prize money from winning $1 Million Moneybag 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 $1 Million Moneybag 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.
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 $1 Million Moneybag Crossword or through normal communication methods.
PATRICK BROWNE,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1770. Filed for public inspection December 22, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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