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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 15-1471

NOTICES

Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 Instant Lottery Game

[45 Pa.B. 4462]
[Saturday, August 8, 2015]

 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 Electric 8s '15.

 2. Price: The price of a Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 instant lottery game ticket is $5.

 3. Play Symbols: Each Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 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,'' ''GAME 10,'' ''GAME 11'' and ''GAME 12.'' Each ''GAME'' is played separately. The play symbols and their captions located in the play area are: 1 (ONE), 2 (TWO), 3 (THREE), 4 (FOUR), 5 (FIVE), 6 (SIX), 7 (SEVEN), 9 (NINE), 10 (TEN), 11 (ELEVN), 12 (TWLV), 13 (THRTN), 14 (FORTN), 15 (FIFTN), 16 (SIXTN), 17 (SVNTN), 19 (NINTN), 20 (TWENT), 21 (TWYONE), 22 (TWYTWO), 23 (TWYTHR), 24 (TWYFOR), 25 (TWYFIV), 26 (TWYSIX), 27 (TWYSVN), 29 (TWYNIN), 30 (THIRTY), 31 (THYONE), 32 (THYTWO), 33 (THYTHR), 34 (THYFOR), 35 (THYFIV), 36 (THYSIX), 37 (THYSVN), 39 (THYNIN), 40 (FORTY), 8 (EIGHT) symbol and a Light Bulb (BULB) symbol.

 4. Prize Symbols: The prize symbols and their captions located in the play area are: $5.00 (FIV DOL), $10.00 (TEN DOL), $20.00 (TWENTY), $25.00 (TWY FIV), $40.00 (FORTY), $50.00 (FIFTY), $100 (ONE HUN), $250 (TWOHUNFTY), $500 (FIV HUN), $1,000 (ONE THO), $10,000 (TEN THO) and $100,000 (ONEHUNTHO).

 5. Prizes: The prizes that can be won in this game are: $5, $10, $20, $25, $40, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $10,000 and $100,000. A player can win up to 12 times on a ticket.

 6. Approximate Number of Tickets Printed For the Game: Approximately 13,200,000 tickets will be printed for the Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 instant lottery game.

 7. Determination of Prize Winners:

 (a) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $100,000 (ONEHUNTHO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100,000.

 (b) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $10,000 (TEN THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10,000.

 (c) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $8,000.

 (d)  Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $1,000 (ONE THO) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $1,000.

 (e) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $800.

 (f) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $500 (FIV HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $500.

 (g) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $400.

 (h) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $250 (TWOHUNFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $250.

 (i) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $200.

 (j) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $100 (ONE HUN) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $100.

 (k) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $80.

 (l) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $50.00 (FIFTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $50.

 (m) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $40.00 (FORTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (n) Holders of tickets upon which three Light Bulb (BULB) symbols appear in the same ''GAME,'' and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $40.

 (o) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $25.00 (TWY FIV) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $25.

 (p) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $20.00 (TWENTY) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $20.

 (q) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $10.00 (TEN DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' on a single ticket, shall be entitled to a prize of $10.

 (r) Holders of tickets upon which any one of the play symbols in a ''GAME'' is an ''8'' (EIGHT) symbol, and a prize symbol of $5.00 (FIV DOL) appears in the ''Prize'' area for that ''GAME,'' 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:


Reveal an ''8'' (EIGHT) Symbol In
Any Game, Win Prize Shown For That
Game. Win With:
Win: Approximate
Odds Are 1 In:
Approximate No.
Of Winners Per
13,200,000
Tickets:
$5 $5 8.57 1,540,000
$5 × 2 $10 30 440,000
$10 $10 30 440,000
$5 × 4 $20 200 66,000
$10 × 2 $20 200 66,000
$20 $20 150 88,000
$5 × 5 $25 300 44,000
($10 × 2) + $5 $25 300 44,000
$20 + $5 $25 300 44,000
$25 $25 300 44,000
$5 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS $40 300 44,000
$10 × 4 $40 600 22,000
$20 × 2 $40 600 22,000
$40 $40 600 22,000
$10 × 5 $50 600 22,000
$25 × 2 $50 600 22,000
($5 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) + $10 $50 600 22,000
$50 $50 600 22,000
$10 × 10 $100 1,200 11,000
$20 × 5 $100 1,200 11,000
$25 × 4 $100 1,200 11,000
$50 × 2 $100 1,412 9,350
($10 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) + $20 $100 387.10 34,100
$100 $100 1,412 9,350
$50 × 5 $250 12,000 1,100
($100 × 2) + $50 $250 12,000 1,100
($25 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) +
 ($10 × 5)
$250 6,000 2,200
$250 $250 15,000 880
$50 × 10 $500 60,000 220
$100 × 5 $500 60,000 220
$250 × 2 $500 60,000 220
($50 × 8) + ($25 × 4) $500 30,000 440
($50 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) +
 ($10 × 10)
$500 30,000 440
$500 $500 60,000 220
$500 × 2 $1,000 120,000 110
($100 × 8) + ($50 × 4) $1,000 40,000 330
($100 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) +  ($50 × 4) $1,000 40,000 330
$1,000 $1,000 120,000 110
($1,000 w/ THREE LIGHT BULB SYMBOLS) +  ($1,000 × 2) $10,000 1,320,000 10
$10,000 $10,000 1,320,000 10
$100,000 $100,000 1,320,000 10
Reveal three ''LIGHT BULB'' (BULB) symbols in the same game, win 8 times the prize shown for that game.

 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 Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 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 he qualifies 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 Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15, prize money from winning Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 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 Electric 8s '15 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 Pennsylvania Electric 8s '15 or through normal communications methods.

EILEEN H. McNULTY, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-1471. Filed for public inspection August 7, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]



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