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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-552

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Flamingo Bingo Instant Lottery Game 1457

[50 Pa.B. 2147]
[Saturday, April 18, 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 Flamingo Bingo (hereafter ''Flamingo Bingo''). The game number is PA-1457.

 2. Price: The price of a Flamingo Bingo instant lottery game ticket is $3.

 3. Play symbols:

 (a) Each Flamingo Bingo instant lottery game ticket will contain six BINGO CARD play areas designated as ''CARD 1,'' ''CARD 2,'' ''CARD 3,'' ''CARD 4,'' ''CARD 5,'' and ''CARD 6.'' A player may win more than one time on a ticket, but a player may only win one prize on each ''CARD.'' Each ''CARD'' will consist of 25 spaces on a 5 by 5 grid. The 77 play symbols located in the six play areas are: the numbers 1 through 75, a ''FREE'' symbol and a ''Flamingo'' symbol. The ''FREE'' symbol is a free space. The ''Flamingo'' symbol is also a free space and when the ''Flamingo'' symbol appears in any winning pattern, the prize won for that win will be tripled.

 (b) Each ticket will contai0n a ''CALLER'S CARD'' area. The ''CALLER'S CARD'' area will consist of 30 spaces. The play symbols that may be located in each space on the grid are: the letter B with a number 1 through 15; the letter I with a number 16 through 30; the letter N with a number 31 through 45; the letter G with a number 46 through 60, and the letter O with a number 61 through 75.

 4. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $3, $5, $6, $10, $15, $20, $30, $50, $60, $90, $100, $150, $300, $1,000, $3,000 and $50,000. Flamingo Bingo contains a feature that can multiply the prize won. For a complete list of prizes that can be won in this game, including multiplied prizes, see section 8 (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 Flamingo Bingo instant lottery game.

 6. Winning Patterns: The patterns described below, when matched on any ''CARD,'' shall determine whether a player wins a prize as further detailed in section 7.

 (i) LINE: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in a five-space horizontal or vertical line, or a four-space diagonal line through the ''FREE'' space. Diagonal LINE matches are exactly as follows:

and

 Example of horizontal and vertical LINE matches include, but are not limited to:

and

 (ii) 4 CORNERS: Match the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers in each of the four corners of any ''CARD'' as follows:


 (iii) DIAMOND: Match four of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form a diamond which includes the space appearing in the top horizontal row in the ''N'' column; the spaces appearing in the third horizontal row from the top in the ''B'' and ''O'' columns; and the space appearing in the fifth horizontal row from the top in the ''N'' column on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:


 (iv) X: Match eight of the ''CALLER'S CARD'' numbers to form an X pattern extending through the ''FREE'' space and through to each of the four corner spaces, on any ''CARD,'' exactly as follows:


 7. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3,000.

 (d) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (e) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

 (f) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $300.

 (g) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 6,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $180.

 (h) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $150.

 (i) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (j) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in an X pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (k) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

 (l) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

 (m) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $90.

 (n) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 6,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

 (o) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $60.

 (p) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (q) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 5,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (r) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (s) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (t) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 4,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (u) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (v) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 3,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $18.

 (w) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a DIAMOND pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (x) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 2,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $15.

 (y) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 4,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (z) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a 4 CORNERS pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (aa) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' with a ''Flamingo'' play symbol appearing in that LINE pattern, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $9.

 (bb) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 3,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $6.

 (cc) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 2,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (dd) Holders of tickets matching the ''CALLER'S CARD'' play symbols in a LINE pattern on ''CARD 1,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $3.

 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:


Scratch The Caller's Card Area. Then Scratch Only The Numbers On Bingo Cards 1—6 That Match Those Revealed In The Caller's Card Area. The Center Spot On Each Bingo Card Is A Free Space. When Each Matched Number On A Bingo Card Is Scratched, The Square Will Turn White. When All Numbers Are Completely Matched In A Horizontal, Vertical Or Diagonal Line, 4 Corners, Diamond Or An X Pattern On Any Individual Bingo Card, Win Prize Shown For The Matched Pattern In The Appropriate Legend Next To That Bingo Card.
Win With:
Win: Approximate Odds
Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
of Winners Per
9,600,000 Tickets:
LINE CARD 1 $3 11.76 816,000
LINE CARD 2 $5 18.18 528,000
LINE CARD 3 $6 25 384,000
4 CORNERS CARD 1 $10 100 96,000
LINE CARD 4 $10 66.67 144,000
(LINE CARD 2) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $15 1,000 9,600
(LINE CARD 3) + ((LINE CARD 1) w/ FLAMINGO) $15 1,000 9,600
(LINE CARD 2) w/ FLAMINGO $15 90.91 105,600
DIAMOND CARD 1 $15 1,000 9,600
(LINE CARD 4) + (LINE CARD 2) +
(LINE CARD 1)
$18 500 19,200
(LINE CARD 3) w/ FLAMINGO $18 333.33 28,800
(LINE CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $20 1,000 9,600
(LINE CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $20 1,000 9,600
4 CORNERS CARD 2 $20 1,000 9,600
(LINE CARD 4) + (LINE CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $30 3,000 3,200
(LINE CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) $30 3,000 3,200
(LINE CARD 4) w/ FLAMINGO $30 206.9 46,400
DIAMOND CARD 2 $30 2,400 4,000
4 CORNERS CARD 3 $30 2,400 4,000
LINE CARD 5 $30 3,000 3,200
((LINE CARD 4) w/ FLAMINGO) + (LINE CARD 2) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $50 2,000 4,800
(LINE CARD 5) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) $50 6,000 1,600
DIAMOND CARD 3 $50 6,000 1,600
((LINE CARD 4) w/ FLAMINGO) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) $60 1,200 8,000
(LINE CARD 5) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) $60 2,400 4,000
4 CORNERS CARD 4 $60 4,000 2,400
LINE CARD 6 $60 6,000 1,600
(4 CORNERS CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $90 6,000 1,600
(4 CORNERS CARD 4) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) $90 6,000 1,600
(4 CORNERS CARD 4) + (4 CORNERS CARD 3) $90 6,000 1,600
(LINE CARD 6) + ((LINE CARD 2) w/ FLAMINGO) + (DIAMOND CARD 1) $90 6,000 1,600
(LINE CARD 6) + ((LINE CARD 4) w/ FLAMINGO) $90 6,000 1,600
(LINE CARD 5) w/ FLAMINGO $90 2,000 4,800
DIAMOND CARD 4 $90 24,000 400
4 CORNERS CARD 5 $90 24,000 400
((LINE CARD 5) w/ FLAMINGO) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $100 12,000 800
(4 CORNERS CARD 5) + (4 CORNERS CARD 1) $100 60,000 160
(LINE CARD 6) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$100 60,000 160
X CARD 1 $100 60,000 160
DIAMOND CARD 5 $100 60,000 160
(DIAMOND CARD 3) + (X CARD 1) $150 30,000 320
((LINE CARD 5) w/ FLAMINGO) + ((LINE CARD 4) w/ FLAMINGO) + (4 CORNERS CARD 2) +
(4 CORNERS CARD 1)
$150 30,000 320
X CARD 2 $150 30,000 320
(DIAMOND CARD 3) + (X CARD 2) + (X CARD 1) $300 60,000 160
((LINE CARD 6) w/ FLAMINGO) + ((LINE CARD 5) w/ FLAMINGO) + (DIAMOND CARD 2) $300 30,000 320
4 CORNERS CARD 6 $300 60,000 160
X CARD 3 $300 120,000 80
X CARD 4 $1,000 120,000 80
X CARD 5 $3,000 320,000 30
DIAMOND CARD 6 $3,000 320,00 30
X CARD 6 $50,000 960,000 10

 ''FLAMINGO'' SYMBOL: Scratch each ''FLAMINGO'' symbol that appears in BINGO CARDS 1—6. Each ''FLAMINGO'' symbol is a FREE space. When a ''FLAMINGO'' symbol appears in any winning pattern, TRIPLE the prize shown for that win!


 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 Flamingo Bingo 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 Flamingo Bingo, prize money from winning Flamingo Bingo 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 Flamingo Bingo 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 Flamingo Bingo or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-552. Filed for public inspection April 17, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]



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