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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-1564

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Instant Lottery Game

[37 Pa.B. 4717]
[Saturday, August 25, 2007]

   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 Deal Or No DealTM.

   2.  Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game ticket is $5.

   3.  Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''WINNING CASE NUMBERS'' area, a ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' area and a separate ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area containing a play symbol and a prize symbol. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''WINNING CASE 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 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR) and 24 (TWYFOR). The play symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR CASE 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 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 18 (EGHTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR) and a TV SET symbol (TV SET). The play symbols and their captions, one of which will be located in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area are: DEAL symbol (DEAL), NO BONUS symbol (TRY AGAIN) and TRY AGAIN symbol (NO BONUS). The ''BANKER'S BOX'' is played separately from the rest of the game.

   4.  Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' area are: FREE (TICKET), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20$ (TWENTY), $40$ (FORTY), $50$ (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $5,000 (FIV THO) and $50,000 (FTY THO). The prize symbols and their captions, located in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area are: FREE (TICKET), $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20$ (TWENTY), $40$ (FORTY), $50$ (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO) and $5,000 (FIV THO).

   5.  Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: Free $5 Ticket, $5, $10, $20, $40, $50, $100, $400, $1,000, $5,000 and $50,000. The prizes that can be won in ''BANKER'S BOX'' area are: Free $5 Ticket, $5, $10, $20, $40, $50, $100, $400, $1,000 and $5,000. A player can win up to ten times on a ticket.

   6.  Second-Chance Drawings: The Pennsylvania Lottery will conduct Second-Chance Drawings for nonwinning Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets as provided for in section 11.

   7.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 7,680,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game.

   8.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $50,000 (FTY THO) appears under the matching ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50,000.

   (b)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $5,000 (FIV THO) appears under the matching ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

   (c)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $5,000 (FIV THO) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5,000.

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

   (e)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (f)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

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

   (h)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

   (i)  Holders of tickest with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $400 (FOR HUN) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

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

   (k)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (l)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (m)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears under the matching ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (n)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (o)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

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

   (q)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

   (r)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

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

   (t)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

   (u)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

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

   (w)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

   (x)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

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

   (z)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

   (aa)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $5.

   (bb)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''WINNING CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of FREE (TICKET) appears under the matching ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of one Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant game ticket or one Pennsylvania Lottery instant game ticket of equivalent sale price which is currently on sale.

   (cc)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR CASE NUMBERS'' play symbols is a TV SET symbol (TV SET), and a prize symbol of FREE (TICKET) appears under the TV SET symbol (TV SET), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of one Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant game ticket or one Pennsylvania Lottery instant game ticket of equivalent sale price which is currently on sale.

   (dd)  Holders of tickets with a DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area and a prize symbol of FREE (TICKET) appears under the DEAL symbol (DEAL) in the ''BANKER'S BOX'' play area, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of one Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant game ticket or one Pennsylvania Lottery instant game ticket of equivalent sale price which is currently on sale.

   9.  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 Case Numbers Match Any Of The Winning Case Numbers, Win With Prize(s) Of: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
of Winners Per
7,680,000 Tickets
DEAL w/FREE FREE $5 TICKET 60 128,000
FREE w/TV SET FREE $5 TICKET 60 128,000
FREE FREE $5 TICKET 60 128,000
DEAL w/$5 $5 100 76,800
$5 w/TV SET $5 100 76,800
$5 $5 60 128,000
DEAL w/$10 $10 60 128,000
$10 w/TV SET $10 60 128,000
$5 × 2 $10 60 128,000
$10 $10 60 128,000
DEAL w/$20 $20 120 64,000
$20 w/TV SET $20 120 64,000
$5 × 4 $20 120 64,000
$20 $20 120 64,000
DEAL w/$40 $40 600 12,800
$40 w/TV SET $40 600 12,800
$5 × 8 $40 600 12,800
$10 × 4 $40 600 12,800
$20 × 2 $40 600 12,800
$40 $40 600 12,800
DEAL w/$50 $50 600 12,800
$50 w/TV SET $50 600 12,800
$5 × 10 $50 600 12,800
$10 × 5 $50 600 12,800
$50 $50 300 25,600
DEAL w/$100 $100 1,500 5,120
$100 w/TV SET $100 1,500 5,120
$10 × 10 $100 1,500 5,120
$50 × 2 $100 1,500 5,120
$100 $100 1,500 5,120
DEAL w/$400 $400 15,000 512
$400 w/TV SET $400 15,000 512
$40 × 10 $400 15,000 512
$100 × 4 $400 15,000 512
$400 $400 15,000 512
DEAL w/$1,000 $1,000 40,000 192
$1,000 w/TV SET $1,000 40,000 192
$100 × 10 $1,000 40,000 192
($400 × 2) + ($100 × 2) $1,000 40,000 192
$1,000 $1,000 30,000 256
DEAL w/$5,000 $5,000 240,000 32
$5,000 $5,000 240,000 32
$50,000 $50,000 768,000 10
PA DEAL OR NO DEALTM Second-Chance Drawing
PA DEAL OR NO DEALTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing
TV SET (TV SET) = Win prize shown under it automatically
DEAL = Get a ''DEAL'' (DEAL) symbol in the BANKER'S BOX and win the prize shown under it automatically.

Lottery will award 9 trips to Hollywood in PA DEAL OR NO DEALTM Second-Chance Drawing. One entrant is guaranteed to play DEAL OR NO DEALTM for a chance to win up to $1 million cash. All costs are included in licensing fee. Estimated value of each trip is $12,500 and includes Federal Withholding Credit. There is no cash equivalent for trip.

Lottery will select 9 contestants in the PA Bonus Second-Chance Drawing. A final drawing consisting of entrants from all lotteries offering the DEAL OR NO DEALTM game will determine winner of the $1 million cash prize.

Note: 4.25% maximum deducted from prize fund for licensing fee.

Prizes, including the top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of purchase.

   10.  Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawings Requirements:

   (a)  To be eligible for the Second-Chance Drawings, players must mail exactly three nonwinning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets in an envelope no larger than 4 1/8 inches by 9 1/2 inches addressed to Pennsylvania Lottery, Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawings, P. O. Box 999, Middletown, PA 17057-0999. The player shall affix proper postage to the entry.

   (b)  Envelopes containing less than or more than three nonwinning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets shall be disqualified.

   (c)  Nonwinning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets received in an envelope larger than 4 1/8 inches by 9 1/2 inches shall be disqualified. The only exception is for nonwinning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets received in a United States Post Office ''damaged-in-mail-process'' envelope.

   (d)  Winning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets submitted to the Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawings address will not be paid or honored. Entries into the Second-Chance Drawings containing winning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery tickets will be disqualified.

   (e)  The back of each nonwinning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery ticket entered in the Second-Chance Drawings must be completed by the same player in a legible manner, including the player's name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and signature. Only one claimant per ticket allowed. Claimant must be 18 years of age or older. Incomplete tickets shall be disqualified.

   11.  Second-Chance Drawings Procedures:

   (a)  The Lottery will conduct a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing and a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing. All Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing entries received at Lottery Headquarters on or before February 22, 2008, will be eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing which will be held at Lottery Headquarters the week of February 25, 2008. All Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing entries received at Lottery Headquarters on or before August 15, 2008, including those eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing, will be eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Deal or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing which will be held at Lottery Headquarters the week of August 18, 2008. The odds of an entry being selected in either the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing or the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing depend upon the number of entries received.

   (b)  To be eligible for either the Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing or the Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing, a player must have complied with the requirements of section 10.

   (1)  The Lottery assumes no responsibility for a lost or misplaced entry not entered into the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing or the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing.

   (2)  If a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing entry or a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing entry is rejected during or following the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing or the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing, the sole remedy is to select another entry to replace the rejected entry in accordance with Lottery procedure.

   (c)  Manner of conducting the Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing.

   (1)  All entries received at Lottery Headquarters on or before February 22, 2008, will be placed in numbered containers, each containing approximately 500 envelopes.

   (2)  A computer-generated randomizer or mechanical device may be used to select the numbered containers from which the winners will be selected, one from each container. If used, the randomizer will not be programmed to eliminate the possibility of the same container being selected more than once.

   (3)  One envelope will be randomly drawn from each of the selected numbered containers. As each entry envelope is selected, its contents will be qualified according to the requirements of section 10. If the entry does not meet the requirements of section 10, another entry will be selected from that container; and so on, until a qualified entry has been chosen. Once a qualified entry has been selected, further validation will take place by verifying the status of the tickets contained in the entry envelope drawn by entering the ticket information into the computerized instant ticket database. The first qualified and validated entry from each of the designated containers will entitle its owner to the Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package Prize described in section 12.

   (4)  Determination of winners will be made by the Secretary, whose judgment will be final and binding.

   (d)  Manner of conducting the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing.

   (1)  All entries received at Lottery Headquarters on or before August 15, 2008, will be placed in numbered containers, each containing approximately 500 envelopes. These numbered containers along with the numbered containers containing entries from the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing will be eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing.

   (2)  A computer-generated randomizer or mechanical device may be used to select the numbered containers from which the winners will be selected, one from each container. If used, the randomizer will not be programmed to eliminate the possibility of the same container being selected more than once.

   (3)  One envelope will be randomly drawn from each of the selected numbered containers. As each entry envelope is selected, its contents will be qualified according to the requirements of section 10. If the entry does not meet the requirements of section 10, another entry will be selected from that container; and so on, until a qualified entry has been chosen. Once a qualified entry has been selected, further validation will take place by verifying the status of the tickets contained in the entry envelope drawn by entering the ticket information into the computerized instant ticket database. The first qualified and validated entry from each of the designated containers will entitle its owner's name to be entered into another drawing, further described in section 13.

   (4)  Determination of winners will be made by the Secretary, whose judgment will be final and binding.

   (e)  The payment of a prize awarded in either the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing or the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing to a person who dies before receiving the prize shall be paid according to 61 Pa. Code §§ 811.16 (relating to prizes payable after death of prize winner).

   12.  Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package Prize Description:

   (a)  Each Deal Or No DealTM Second-Chance Drawing prize will have an average value of approximately $12,500 including a $3,125 Federal Withholding Credit. The Trip Package consists of the following:

   (1)  Round-trip coach airfare for four to a major southern California airport. Departure cities include Harrisburg, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Baltimore, MD.

   (2)  Hotel accommodations include two double rooms (double occupancy), each for four nights at a first class hotel selected by the Lottery.

   (3)  Ground transportation in California from and to airport/hotel and hotel/studio throughout the duration of the trip and all fulfillment and hosting services are included.

   (4)  One opportunity to participate in a random drawing to play Deal Or No DealTM. Each Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected by the Pennsylvania Lottery, in accordance with section 11, will in the order in which they were selected by the Pennsylvania Lottery, randomly select a briefcase. All of the briefcases except one will contain a dollar amount of $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000. The winners who select a briefcase containing a dollar amount will win the amount noted in their briefcase, less required Federal withholding. The Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner who selects the briefcase not containing a dollar amount will play Deal Or No DealTM and will win a guaranteed prize of between $.01 and $1 million, less required Federal withholding, in accordance with the Deal Or No DealTM Television Game Show rules. There is no guarantee that the Deal Or No DealTM show will be aired on television.

   (b)  Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package prize restrictions:

   (1)  The Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package prize winner must be at least eighteen years of age.

   (2)  The Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package prize is not redeemable for cash.

   (3)  Each Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package prize winner will be responsible for the following expenses: applicable travel expenses to and from the departure airport or any airport parking fees; entertainment including alcoholic beverages; fees (such as, departure fees, excess baggage fees, and the like); additional gratuities; hotel incidentals (such as, telephone calls, valet services, laundry, gift shop, and the like); additional transportation in addition to that described herein; travel accident, baggage and trip cancellation insurance. The winner will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the following changes to the trip package: change of travel companions; staying additional nights; adding additional travelers; upgrading transportation; upgrading hotel room; upgrading class of airline; or any other applicable trip details.

   (4)  The Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package prize is transferable one time. Name changes are not permitted once the Deal Or No DealTM trip is booked. If the winner cancels the trip, the trip package will be void. There will be no extensions and the winner will not receive any reimbursement for the unused trip package. Airline tickets are nonrefundable and all airline rules and restrictions apply. Other restrictions may apply.

   (5)  Federal withholding tax on cash prizes will be deducted directly from cash prizes in accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules.

   (c)  Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package Winner Proxy:

   (1)  In the event that a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner does not wish to or cannot participate in Deal Or No DealTM activities related to the selection of the winner to play the Deal Or No DealTM game, the Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner may select a proxy to act on his or her behalf. All proxy selections must be approved by the Lottery or its designee. If a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner fails to select a proxy that is acceptable to the Lottery, or its designee, the Lottery shall appoint a proxy to act on behalf of that Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner.

   (2)  A proxy appointed by a Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner, or the Lottery shall act on behalf of the Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner. By participating in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game, the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner agrees to accept all decisions made by the proxy. Any prize won by the proxy will be awarded to the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner.

   (3)  In the event that the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM does not wish to or cannot participate on the game show, the finalist may select a proxy to act on his behalf. All proxy selections must be approved by the Lottery or its designee. If the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM fails to select a proxy that is acceptable to the Lottery, or its designee, the Lottery shall appoint a proxy to act on behalf of the finalist selected to play Deal Or No DealTM.

   (4)  In the event that the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM or the winner's designated proxy does not appear by the required time prior to the television game show taping, the Lottery, or its designee, will appoint a proxy to act on behalf of the winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM. In the event the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM is unable to continue play during the taping of the game show, the Lottery, or its designee, will appoint a proxy to act on behalf of the winner.

   (5)  A proxy appointed by the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM, or the Lottery, or its designee, shall act on behalf of the winner. By participating in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game, the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner agrees to accept all game show decisions made by the proxy. Any prize won by the proxy during the television game show will be awarded to the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Trip Package winner selected to play Deal Or No DealTM.

   13.  Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing Prize Description:

   (a)  Each Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing Prize shall consist of the opportunity for each Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing winner selected by the Pennsylvania Lottery to be entered into a final drawing for a cash prize of $1 million. The final winner will be selected from among all entries submitted by participating lotteries. A computer-generated randomizer or mechanical device may be used to select the final drawing winner.

   (b)  The odds of an entry being selected in the Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM Bonus Second-Chance Drawing depends upon the number of entries received.

   (c)  Federal withholding tax on this prize will be deducted directly from cash prize in accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules.

   14.  Retailer Incentive Awards: The Lottery may conduct a separate Retailer Incentive Game for retailers who sell Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM instant lottery game tickets. The conduct of the game will be governed by 61 Pa. Code § 819.222 (relating to retailer bonuses and incentives).

   15.  Unclaimed Prize Money: For a period of 1 year from the announced close of Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Deal Or No DealTM 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 Deal Or No DealTM 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.

   16.  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.

   17.  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 Deal Or No DealTM or through normal communications methods.

THOMAS W. WOLF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 07-1564. Filed for public inspection August 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m.]



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