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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1344

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE

Pennsylvania Gold Fever Instant Lottery Game

[38 Pa.B. 3944]
[Saturday, July 19, 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 Gold Fever.

   2.  Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Gold Fever instant lottery game ticket is $10.

   3.  Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Gold Fever instant lottery game ticket will contain one play area featuring a ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' area and a ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area. The play symbols and their captions located in the ''GOLDEN 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), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 28 (TWYEGT), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRTY), 31 (THYONE), 32 (THYTWO), 33 (THYTHR), 34 (THYFOR), 35 (THYFIV), 36 (THYSIX), 37 (THYSVN), 38 (THYEGT), 39 (THYNIN) and 40 (FORTY). 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 (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 (THIRTY), 31 (THYONE), 32 (THYTWO), 33 (THYTHR), 34 (THYFOR), 35 (THYFIV), 36 (THYSIX), 37 (THYSVN), 38 (THYEGT), 39 (THYNIN), 40 (FORTY), Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT) and a Gold Bar symbol (GLDBAR).

   4.  Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' area are: $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20$ (TWENTY), $25$ (TWY FIV), $40$ (FORTY), $50$ (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $400 (FOR HUN), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $10,000 (TEN THO), $20,000 (TWY THO) and $250,000 (TWHNFYTH).

   5.  Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $5, $10, $20, $25, $40, $50, $100, $400, $500, $1,000, $10,000, $20,000 and $250,000. A player can win up to 15 times on a ticket.

   6.  Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 4,800,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Gold Fever instant lottery game.

   7.  Determination of Prize Winners:

   (a)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $250,000 (TWHNFYTH) appears under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250,000.

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

   (c)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $10,000 (TEN THO) appears under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

   (d)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears under the matching ''YOUR 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 NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears under the Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (f)  Holders of tickets with a Gold Bar (GLDBAR) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

   (g)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (h)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears under the Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (i)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears under the Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

   (j)  Holders of tickets with a Gold Bar (GLDBAR) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $25$ (TWY FIV) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

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

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

   (m)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears under the Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

   (n)  Holders of tickets with a Gold Bar (GLDBAR) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, and a prize symbol of $40$ (FORTY) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

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

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

   (q)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears under the Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

   (r)  Holders of tickets with a Gold Bar (GLDBAR) play symbol, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in ten of the ''prize'' areas, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in five of the ''prize'' areas, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

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

   (t)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), and a prize symbol of $50$ (FIFTY) appears under the Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

   (u)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears under the Gold Nugget symbol (GLDNGT), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

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

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

   (x)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols matches any of the ''GOLDEN NUMBERS'' play symbols and a prize symbol of $25$ (TWY FIV) appears under the matching ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbol, on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

   (y)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), and a prize symbol of $25$ (TWY FIV) appears under the Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

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

   (aa)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the ''YOUR NUMBERS'' play symbols is a Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), and a prize symbol of $20$ (TWENTY) appears under the Gold Coin symbol (GLDCN), on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

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

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

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

   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 Of The Golden Numbers, Win With Prize(s) Of: Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In: 		Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
4,800,000 Tickets
$5 × 2 $10 20 240,000
$10 w/GOLD COIN $10 20 240,000
$10 $10 15 320,000
$5 × 4 $20 120 40,000
$10 × 2$20 120 40,000
$20 w/GOLD COIN $20 60 80,000
$20 $20 60 80,000
$5 × 5 $25 120 40,000
$25 w/GOLD COIN $25 100 48,000
$25 $25 85.71 56,000
$5 × 8 $40 300 16,000
$10 × 4 $40 300 16,000
$20 × 2$40 300 16,000
$40 w/GOLD COIN $40 300 16,000
$40 $40 300 16,000
$10 × 5 $50 600 8,000
$5 w/GOLD NUGGET $50 600 8,000
$25 × 2 $50 600 8,000
$50 w/GOLD COIN $50 600 8,000
$50 $50 600 8,000
$10 × 10 $100 600 8,000
$50 × 2 $100 600 8,000
$10 w/GOLD NUGGET $100 300 16,000
GOLD BAR w/($5 × 10) +    ($10 × 5) $100 300 16,000
$100 w/GOLD COIN $100 600 8,000
$100 $100 300 16,000
$40 × 10 $400 12,000 400
$40 w/GOLD NUGGET $400 12,000 400
$50 × 8 $400 12,000 400
$100 × 4 $400 12,000 400
GOLD BAR w/($20 × 10) +    ($40 × 5) $400 12,000 400
$400 w/GOLD COIN $400 12,000 400
$400 $400 12,000 400
$50 × 10 $500 12,000 400
$50 w/GOLD NUGGET $500 12,000 400
$100 × 5 $500 12,000 400
GOLD BAR w/($25 × 10) +    ($50 × 5) $500 12,000 400
$500 w/GOLD COIN $500 12,000 400
$500 $500 12,000 400
$100 × 10 $1,000 12,000 400
$100 w/GOLD NUGGET $1,000 12,000 400
$500 × 2 $1,000 12,000 400
GOLD BAR w/($50 × 10) +    ($100 × 5) $1,000 12,000 400
$1,000 $1,000 12,000 400
$10,000 $10,000 240,000 20
$20,000 $20,000 480,000 10
$250,000 $250,000 480,000 10
Gold Coin (GLDCN) = Win prize shown under it automatically.
Gold Nugget (GLDNGT) = Win 10 times the prize shown under it.
Gold Bar (GLDBAR) = Win all 15 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 Gold Fever 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 Gold Fever, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Gold Fever 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 Gold Fever 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), the regulations contained in Part V of Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code (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 Gold Fever or through normal communications methods.

THOMAS W. WOLF,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-1344. Filed for public inspection July 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]


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