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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-553

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Gold Instant Lottery Game 1458

[50 Pa.B. 2151]
[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 Gold (hereafter ''Gold''). The game number is PA-1458.

 2. Price: The price of a Gold instant lottery game ticket is $2.

 3. Play symbols: Each Gold instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area, a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area and a ''GOLD BONUS'' area. The ''GOLD BONUS'' area is played separately. The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' area, are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTEEN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR) and 25 (TWYFIV). The play symbols and their captions, located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 8 (EIGHT), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTEEN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV) and a Gold Bar (WIN20) play symbol. The prize play symbols and their captions, located in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, are: Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Coins (NO BONUS) symbol, Piggy Bank (TRY AGAIN) symbol, Wallet (NO BONUS) symbol, Crown (TRY AGAIN) symbol, $2.00 (TWO DOL), $4.00 (FOR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN) and $400 (FOR HUN).

 4. Prize symbols: The prize symbols and their captions, located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area, are: $2.00 (TWO DOL), $4.00 (FOR DOL), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $30.00 (THIRTY), $40.00 (FORTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $200 (TWO HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $20,000 (TWY THO).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $2, $4, $5, $10, $20, $30, $40, $100, $200, $400, $1,000 and $20,000. The prizes that can be won in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area are: $2, $4, $5, $10, $20, $30, $40, $100, $200 and $400. A player can win up to 11 times on a ticket.

 6. Approximate number of tickets printed for the game: Approximately 7,200,000 tickets will be printed for the Gold instant lottery game.

 7. Determination of prize winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $20,000 (TWY THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (d) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (e) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (f) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $200 (TWO HUN) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (g) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (h) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (i) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (j) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) symbol in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (k) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (l) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $30.00 (THIRTY) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $30.

 (m) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (n) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Bar (WIN20) symbol, and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''prize'' area under that Gold Bar (WIN20) symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (o) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (p) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (q) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (s) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

 (t) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

 (u) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $4.00 (FOR DOL) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $4.

 (v) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches either of the ''WINNING NUMBERS'' play symbols, and a prize symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''prize'' area under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 (w) Holders of tickets upon which a prize play symbol of $2.00 (TWO DOL) appears in the ''GOLD BONUS'' area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $2.

 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 Either Winning Number, Win Prize Shown Under The Matching Number.
Win With:
GOLD BONUS: Win: Approximate Odds
Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
7,200,000 Tickets:
$2 w/ BONUS $2 21.43 336,000
$2 $2 25 288,000
$2 × 2 $4 75 96,000
$4 w/ BONUS $4 75 96,000
$4 $4 75 96,000
$5 w/ BONUS $5 46.88 153,600
$5 $5 34.09 211,200
$2 × 5 $10 750 9,600
$5 × 2 $10 300 24,000
$4 × 2 $2 w/ BONUS $10 300 24,000
$5 $5 w/ BONUS $10 150 48,000
$10 w/ BONUS $10 300 24,000
$10 $10 300 24,000
$2 × 10 $20 1,500 4,800
$5 × 4 $20 1,500 4,800
$10 $10 w/ BONUS $20 1,500 4,800
$20 w/ BONUS $20 375 19,200
$20 w/ GOLD BAR $20 93.75 76,800
$20 $20 1,500 4,800
$10 × 3 $30 2,400 3,000
$2 × 10 $10 w/ BONUS $30 2,400 3,000
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) + ($2 × 5) $30 2,400 3,000
$20 w/ GOLD BAR $10 w/ BONUS $30 2,400 3,000
$30 w/ BONUS $30 2,400 3,000
$30 $30 2,400 3,000
$4 × 10 $40 12,000 600
$10 × 4 $40 12,000 600
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) + $10 $10 w/ BONUS $40 2,400 3,000
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 2 $40 2,400 3,000
$40 w/ BONUS $40 12,000 600
$40 $40 12,000 600
$10 × 10 $100 24,000 300
$20 × 5 $100 24,000 300
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) + ($10 × 5) + ($5 × 4) $10 w/ BONUS $100 24,000 300
(($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 3) + ($10 × 2) $20 w/ BONUS $100 24,000 300
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 5 $100 24,000 300
$100 w/ BONUS $100 24,000 300
$100 $100 24,000 300
$40 × 5$200 60,000 120
(($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 5) + ($20 × 5) $200 60,000 120
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 10 $200 60,000 120
$200 w/ BONUS $200 60,000 120
$200 $200 60,000 120
$40 × 10 $400 720,000 10
(($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 5) + ($100 × 2) + ($40 × 2) + $20 $400 720,000 10
($20 w/ GOLD BAR) × 10 $200 w/ BONUS $400 720,000 10
$400 w/ BONUS $400 720,000 10
$400 $400 720,000 10
$100 × 10 $1,000 720,000 10
$1,000 $1,000 720,000 10
$20,000 $20,000 720,000 10

 Reveal a ''GOLD BAR'' (WIN20) symbol, win $20 instantly!

 GOLD BONUS: Reveal a prize amount in the GOLD BONUS area, win that amount! GOLD BONUS 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 Gold 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 Gold, prize money from winning Gold 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 Gold 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 Gold or through normal communications methods.

C. DANIEL HASSELL, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-553. Filed for public inspection April 17, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]



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