NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Pennsylvania Red Hot 5s Instant Lottery Game 1683
[54 Pa.B. 1451]
[Saturday, March 16, 2024]
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 Red Hot 5s (''Red Hot 5s''). The game number is PA-1683.
2. Price: The price of a Red Hot 5s instant lottery game ticket is $10.
3. Play symbols: Each Red Hot 5s instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area and a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, which includes 15 number symbols, three of which are designated as ''5X SPOTS,'' and one ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area. The ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area is played separately. The number symbols and their captions located in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN) and 30 (THIRT). The play symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRT) and a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol. The play symbols and prize amounts and their captions located in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area are: TRYAGAIN (NOBONUS) symbol, NOBONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol, TRYAGAIN (NOBONUS) symbol, NOBONUS (TRYAGAIN) symbol, $10 (TEN DOL), $15 (FIFTEEN), $20 (TWENTY), $30 (THIRTY), $50 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN) $150 (ONEHUNFTY), $200 (TWH HUN) and $500 (FIV HUN).
4. Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions, located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, are: $10.00 (TEN DOL), $15.00 (FIFTEEN), $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $150 (ONEHUNFTY), $200 (TWO HUN), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $5,000 (FIV THO) and $500,000 (FIVHUNTHO).
5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $10, $15, $20, $30, $50, $100, $150, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $500,000. For a complete description of how these prizes can be won, see section 8 (relating to number and description of prizes and approximate odds). A player can win up to 16 times on a ticket.
6. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 10,800,000 tickets will be printed for the Red Hot 5s instant lottery game.
7. Determination of prize winners:
(a) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $500,000 (FIVHUNTHO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500,000.
(b) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $5,000 (FIV THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(c) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.
(d) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(e) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(f) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.
(g) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(h) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(i) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(j) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.
(k) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(l) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(m) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.
(n) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $150 (ONEHUNFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(o) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $150 (ONEHUNFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(p) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(q) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $150 (ONEHUNFTY) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.
(r) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(s) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(t) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(u) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.
(v) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(w) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(x) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols in a ''5X'' SPOT'' match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(y) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $50 (FIFTY) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.
(z) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(aa) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(bb) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $30 (THIRTY) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.
(cc) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(dd) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(ee) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $20 (TWENTY) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.
(ff) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(gg) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $15.00 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(hh) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $15 (FIFTEEN) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.
(ii) Holders of tickets upon which any of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbols match any of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' number symbols and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' number symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(jj) Holders of tickets upon which a RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol appears in the play area and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area under that RED HOT (WINPRZ) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
(kk) Holders of tickets upon which a prize amount of $10 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''BLAZIN' BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.
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:
When Any Of YOUR NUMBERS Match
Any WINNING NUMBER, Win PRIZE
Shown Under The Matching Number.
Win With: | BLAZIN'
BONUS: | Win: | Approximate
Chances Of
Winning Are 1
In: | Approximate No. Of Winners Per
10,800,000 Tickets: |
|---|
| $10 | $10 | 25 | 432,000 |
| $10 w/ RED HOT | | $10 | 17.14 | 630,000 |
| $10 | | $10 | 150 | 72,000 |
| $15 | $15 | 75 | 144,000 |
| $15 w/ RED HOT | | $15 | 40 | 270,000 |
| $15 | | $15 | 120 | 90,000 |
| $10 × 2 | | $20 | 120 | 90,000 |
| $10 | $10 | $20 | 28.57 | 378,000 |
| $20 | $20 | 60 | 180,000 |
| $20 w/ RED HOT | | $20 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $20 | | $20 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $10 × 3 | | $30 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $15 × 2 | | $30 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $15 | $15 | $30 | 300 | 36,000 |
| ($10 w/ RED HOT) × 2 | $10 | $30 | 200 | 54,000 |
| $30 w/ RED HOT | | $30 | 60 | 180,000 |
| $30 | | $30 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $10 × 5 | | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| (($10 w/ RED HOT) × 2) + ($10 × 2) | $10 | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| ($20 w/ RED HOT) + ($10 w/ RED HOT) | $20 | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $50 | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $10 w/ 5X SPOT | | $50 | 200 | 54,000 |
| $50 w/ RED HOT | | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $50 | | $50 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $20 × 5 | | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| ($10 w/ 5X SPOT) + ($10 w/ RED HOT) + $10 | $30 | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $100 | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $20 w/ 5× SPOT | | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $100 w/ RED HOT | | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $100 | | $100 | 600 | 18,000 |
| $50 × 3 | | $150 | 4,000 | 2,700 |
| ($10 w/ 5X SPOT) × 3 | | $150 | 800 | 13,500 |
| $20 w/ 5X SPOT | $50 | $150 | 2,400 | 4,500 |
| $150 | $150 | 12,000 | 900 |
| $30 w/ 5X SPOT | | $150 | 2,400 | 4,500 |
| $150 w/ RED HOT | | $150 | 6,000 | 1,800 |
| $150 | | $150 | 12,000 | 900 |
| $50 × 4 | | $200 | 12,000 | 900 |
| $100 × 2 | | $200 | 12,000 | 900 |
| ($10 w/ 5X SPOT) + (($10 w/ RED HOT) × 10) + ($20 × 2) | $10 | $200 | 6,000 | 1,800 |
| (($10 w/ 5X SPOT) × 3) + ($10 × 3) | $20 | $200 | 6,000 | 1,800 |
| $30 w/ 5X SPOT | $50 | $200 | 6,000 | 1,800 |
| $200 | $200 | 12,000 | 900 |
| $200 w/ RED HOT | | $200 | 24,000 | 450 |
| $200 | | $200 | 24,000 | 450 |
| $100 × 5 | | $500 | 24,000 | 450 |
| (($30 w/ 5X SPOT) × 3) + (($10 w/ RED HOT) × 3) | $20 | $500 | 3,000 | 3,600 |
| ($50 w/ 5X SPOT) + (($10 w/ 5X SPOT) × 2) + ($10 × 12) | $30 | $500 | 3,000 | 3,600 |
| $500 | $500 | 24,000 | 450 |
| $100 w/ 5X SPOT | | $500 | 3,000 | 3,600 |
| $500 w/ RED HOT | | $500 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $500 | | $500 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $100 × 10 | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 90 |
| (($20 w/ 5X SPOT) × 3) + (($30 w/ RED HOT) × 5) + $50 | $500 | $1,000 | 40,000 | 270 |
(($30 w/ 5X SPOT) × 3) + ($150 × 2) +
($10 × 5) | $200 | $1,000 | 30,000 | 360 |
| ($100 w/ 5X SPOT) × 2 | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $200 w/ 5X SPOT | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $1,000 w/ RED HOT | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $1,000 | | $1,000 | 120,000 | 90 |
| $1,000 w/ 5X SPOT | | $5,000 | 1,080,000 | 10 |
| $5,000 | | $5,000 | 1,080,000 | 10 |
| $500,000 | | $500,000 | 1,080,000 | 10 |
When a matching number is in a 5X SPOT, win 5 TIMES the PRIZE shown under the matching number.
Reveal a ''RED HOT'' (WINPRZ) symbol, win PRIZE shown under that symbol automatically.
BLAZIN' BONUS: Reveal a cash prize amount, win that amount! BLAZIN' 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 Red Hot 5s 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 Red Hot 5s, prize money from winning Red Hot 5s 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 Red Hot 5s 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 Red Hot 5s or through normal communications methods.
PATRICK BROWNE,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-364. Filed for public inspection March 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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