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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-328

DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Cherry Twist Instant Lottery Game

[38 Pa.B. 1018]
[Saturday, February 23, 2008]

   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 Cherry Twist.

   2.  Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Cherry Twist instant lottery game ticket is $2.

   3.  Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Cherry Twist instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area consisting of ''GAME 1,'' ''GAME 2,'' ''GAME 3,'' ''GAME 4,'' ''GAME 5,'' ''GAME 6,'' ''GAME 7,'' ''GAME 8,'' ''GAME 9'' and ''GAME 10.'' Each ''GAME'' is played separately. Each ''GAME'' features a play area and a ''Prize'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the play area are: Apple symbol (APL), Orange symbol (ORG), Mellon symbol (MEL), Banana symbol (BAN), Star symbol (STA), Lemon symbol (LEM), Bell symbol (BEL), Horse Shoe symbol (SHO), Clover symbol (CLO), Bar symbol (BAR), 7 symbol (SVN), Crown symbol (CRN), Diamond symbol (DMD), Pineapple symbol (PNA), TWIST symbol (TWIST) and a Cherries symbol (CHRY).

   4.  Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''Prize'' area of each ''GAME'' are: $1.00 (ONE DOL), $2.00 (TWO DOL), $4.00 (FOR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20$ (TWENTY), $40$ (FORTY), $50$ (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $21,000 (TWYONETHO).

   5.  Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $1, $2, $4, $5, $10, $20, $40, $50, $100, $400, $500, $1,000 and $21,000. The player can win up to 10 times on a ticket.

   6.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 8,400,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Cherry Twist instant lottery game.

   7.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $21,000 (TWYONETHO) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $21,000.

   (b)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (c)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (d)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (e)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (f)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (g)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

   (h)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

   (i)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

   (j)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (k)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (l)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (m)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (n)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (o)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (p)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

   (q)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

   (r)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

   (s)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (t)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (u)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (v)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (w)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (x)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols is a TWIST symbol (TWIST), and a prize symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appears in each of the ten ''Prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (y)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

   (z)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

   (aa)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

   (bb)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

   (cc)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

   (dd)  Holders of tickets with a Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appearing in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that Cherries (CHRY) play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

   (ee)  Holders of tickets with three like play symbols in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1.00 (ONE DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area to the right of that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1.

   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:

Get 3 Like Symbols In Any Game, Win With Prize(s) Of: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
8,400,000 Tickets
$1 × 2 $2 30 280,000
$2 w/CHERRIES $2 18.75 448,000
$2 $2 75 112,000
$1 × 4 $4 75 112,000
$2 × 2 $4 75 112,000
$4 w/CHERRIES $4 75 112,000
$4 $4 50 168,000
$1 × 5 $5 150 56,000
$5 w/CHERRIES $5 75 112,000
$5 $5 150 56,000
$1 × 10 $10 500 16,800
$1 × 10 w/TWIST $10 150 56,000
$5 × 2 $10 500 16,800
$10 w/CHERRIES $10 750 11,200
$10 $10 750 11,200
$2 × 10 $20 750 11,200
$2 × 10 w/TWIST $20 300 28,000
$10 × 2 $20 1,500 5,600
$20 w/CHERRIES $20 1,500 5,600
$20 $20 1,500 5,600
$4 × 10 $40 2,000 4,200
$4 × 10 w/TWIST $40 1,600 5,250
$10 × 4 $40 2,000 4,200
$20 × 2 $40 2,000 4,200
$40 w/CHERRIES $40 2,000 4,200
$40 $40 2,000 4,200
$5 × 10 $50 4,800 1,750
$5 × 10 w/TWIST $50 2,667 3,150
$10 × 5 $50 4,800 1,750
$50 w/CHERRIES$50 4,800 1,750
$50 $50 4,800 1,750
$10 × 10 $100 6,667 1,260
$10 × 10 w/TWIST $100 4,800 1,750
$50 × 2 $100 8,000 1,050
$100 w/CHERRIES $100 12,000 700
$100 $100 6,000 1,400
$40 × 10 $400 40,000 210
$40 × 10 w/TWIST $400 30,000 280
$400 w/CHERRIES $400 60,000 140
$400 $400 40,000 210
$50 × 10 $500 40,000 210
$50 × 10 w/TWIST $500 30,000 280
$500 w/CHERRIES $500 60,000 140
$500 $500 40,000 210
$100 × 10 $1,000 60,000 140
$100 × 10 w/TWIST $1,000 30,000 280
$1,000 $1,000 60,000 140
$21,000 $21,000 840,000 10
Cherries (CHRY) Symbol = Win prize shown for that game automatically.
TWIST (TWIST) Symbol = Win all 10 prizes shown.

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 Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Cherry Twist instant lottery game tickets. The conduct of the game will be governed by 61 Pa. Code § 819.222 (relating to retailer bonuses and incentive).

   10.  Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Cherry Twist, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Cherry Twist 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 Pennsylvania Cherry Twist 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 Pennsylvania Cherry Twist or through normal communications methods.

THOMAS W. WOLF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-328. Filed for public inspection February 22, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]



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