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MEGABUCKS RULES AND REGULATIONS
RULE NO. 1
DEFINITIONS
- "Act" means the Tri-State Lotto Compact.
- "Agent" or "Retailer" means the licensed lottery
agent, authorized Sweepstakes sales agent, or licensed sales agent,
who are authorized to sell player selection game plays.
- "Board" means that area of the bet slip which contains the
designated number of squares.
- "Commission" means the Tri-State Lotto Commission created
and established by this act.
- "Concurrent legislation" means legislation enacted by one
of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states
in the form of enactments having like effect.
- "Director" means the administrative head in charge of day-to-day
operations of any party state's lottery commission.
- "Draw number (x)", where (x) is a whole number, refers to
the draw following the most recent draw containing a top prize pool
winning ticket. The draw number shall start at one (1) and continue
sequentially up to and including the draw that contains a top prize
pool winning ticket, after which the draw number shall revert back to
one (1) for the next draw.
- "Drawing" means that process which is used to select randomly
six (6) winning numbers and one bonus number between one (01) through
forty-two (42).
- "Easy Pick" means a computer-generated random play to be
used as a player's bet.
- "Game Ticket" or "Ticket" means a slip of paper
produced by an authorized on-line terminal acknowledging the recording
of a legal transaction between the lottery and the recipient for a certain
date.
- "Lotto" means a game of chance in which a player selects
a certain field of numbers from a larger field of numbers.
- "Party states," "party lottery," or "lottery"
means the lotteries of the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
It may also include other states in the event of expansion of the Tri-State
Lotto Compact.
- "Person" means an individual, partnership, association,
organization, club, company,
corporation, trust, estate, society, joint stock company, receiver,
trustee, assignee, referee, or any other person acting in a fiduciary
or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise,
and any combination of individuals. "Person" shall also mean
agencies and instrumentalities of the state, counties, cities, towns
and villages.
- "Play," "game Play" or "Bet" means the
players selection or a computer pick of the six (6) different two-digit
numbers from one (01) through forty-two (42), which appear on a ticket
as a single lettered selection, to be played for a specific draw.
- "Bet slip" means an authorized slip of paper preprinted
with numbered and play style blocks, completed by the player to designate
the numbers and play style to be entered into a drawing. A "bet
slip" is not evidence of play.
- "Terminal" means a device which is authorized by the Lottery
to function in an on- line, interactive mode with the central computer
system, for the purpose of issuing lottery tickets and entering, receiving
and processing lottery transactions, including purchases, voiding purchases,
validating tickets and transmitting reports.
- "Tri-State Megabucks" means an on-line terminal game offered
for sale by the commission.
- "Winning Numbers" means the six (6) two-digit numbers between
one (01) and forty- two (42) and one (01) two-digit "bonus"
number between one (01)and forty-two (42) randomly selected from a common
set of numbers at each official drawing to determine winning plays contained
on a game ticket for a specific date.
- "Subscription" means a set of six (6) different two-digit
numbers between one (01) and forty-two (42) purchased for a specific
number of draws via any party state's mail subscription system.
- "Top Prize Winner" means a game play that identically matches
the winning
numbers.
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RULE NO. 2
TICKET PURCHASE, CHARACTERISTICS AND RESTRICTIONS
- A valid Tri-State Megabucks ticket shall contain all of the following:
( 1) The caption "Tri-State Megabucks"
( 2) Jackpot payout option
( 3) The drawing date(s)
( 4) The total ticket price
( 5) A 15 digit validation number
( 6) A terminal printed validation bar code
( 7) A vendor security-issued number
( 8) A ticket stock sequential number
( 9) The player's chosen bet(s) each consisting of six (06) two digit
numbers
(10) Retailer number
(11) Terminal number
(12) Time stamp
(13) Four text lines available for lottery messages
- A ticket is subject to the validation requirements of Rule 9 and
a play shall be void unless the bet evidenced by the ticket reaches,
is accepted by, and is recorded by the central computer.
- A bet slip has no pecuniary or prize value and shall not constitute
evidence of ticket purchase or numbers selected.
- A play is void unless each of the six printed numbers on the ticket
has two digits. For example, "03" is a valid number whereas
"3" is not.
- A ticket may be canceled under the conditions established by the
commission in Tri-State Policy No. 9.
- In the event that a ticket is invalid, in accordance with the provisions
of Rule 9, the player shall be entitled to a refund from the party lottery
equal to the price of the ticket.
- It shall be the sole responsibility of the player to verify the accuracy
of the game plays, amount wagered and draw day(s). In the event of an
error, the
player's sole remedy shall be the canceling of the ticket, pursuant
to Rule 2 (f). The commission shall not be responsible for tickets printed
in error, and its liability shall be limited to the canceling of the
erroneous ticket pursuant to Rule 2 (f).
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RULE NO. 3
DESIGN OF THE GAME
- The commission shall determine the amount of numbers which constitute
the field of numbers from which a player may select his/her lotto numbers.
The commission may also change the amount of numbers in that field as
well as the amount of numbers to be selected from it.
- Tri-State Megabucks tickets may be offered for sale at a price has
been determined by the commission.
- The commission may determine, in its sole discretion, to change the
design of the game, frequency of play, and the termination date of the
game. If the commission elects to terminate the Megabucks game, the
commission shall:
(1) Publicly announce the final draw date;
(2) Determine the method for distribution of the final Megabucks jackpot
prize pool;
(3) Determine the method for distribution of all Megabucks prize contingency
accounts;
(4) Refund, to each valid Megabucks subscriber, the subscription value
of their remaining draws beyond the game's final drawing date.
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RULE NO. 4
DETERMINATION OF PRIZE WINNERS
- Prizes shall be determined and awarded on the following basis:
| Tickets Containing The Following Number of Matches In One Single
Game Play Irrespective of Drawing Order |
For $1 bet |
| All six (6) numbers and no bonus number |
A share of the current top prize as determined in rule 4(d) |
| Five (5) of the first six (6) and bonus number |
$10,000.00 |
| Five (5) of first six (6)numbers, no bonus number |
$1,000.00 |
| Four (4) of first six (6)numbers, and bonus number |
$50.00 |
| Four (4) of first six (6)numbers, no bonus number |
$40.00 |
| Three (3) of first six (6)numbers, and bonus number |
$5.00 |
| Two (2) of first six (6)numbers,and bonus number |
$2.00,subscriptions receive two free play extensions |
| Three (3) of first six (6)numbers, no bonus number |
$1.00,subscriptions receive a free play extension |
- Only the highest prize won per game play will be paid.
- The formula for determining the top prize and shares of the top prize
shall be as follows:
- Top Prize Pool= ((TPPP-(TPPP x 2%)) + C) -AB
- Where: TPPP= Top Prize Pool Percentage equal to P x 60.35%
- LTPP= Low Tier Prize Pool equal to P x 39.65%
- AB= Agent Bonus of 1% of the annuitized value of any single winning
jackpot ticket, but not to exceed a maximum of $30,000 per winning
ticket.
- P=Prize Pool (50% of Gross Non-canceled Sales for Drawing Involved)
- C = Carryover Top Prize Pool (if any) from preceding drawing.
- A "share" of the top prize is determined by dividing the Top Prize
Pool by the number of Top Prize Winners. Unclaimed shares, after one
year, revert to the Unclaimed Prize Pool. Holders of each "share" will
receive equal annual payments as determined by the commission. The amount
of each annual payment will be the amount payable as determined by an
annuity, or securities purchased at the time with the amount of the
“share," less applicable tax withholdings. If the Cash Option was selected,
the "share" shall be paid in one present cash value payment, less applicable
tax withholdings. A cash winner shall not be entitled to any additional
prize payments.
- The excess value of all low tier prizes for a drawing that is higher
or less than the expected Low Tier Prize Pool shall be added/deducted
from the Megabucks Low Tier Contingency (MLTC) Account. At the end of
a fiscal year the Commission shall determine the method to zero balance
any shortage in the MLTC which may include the transfer of available
funds from the Prize Reserve Account and/or the expired unclaimed prizes.
If the MLTC account has a positive balance at the end of a fiscal year,
the Commission shall determine whether or not to disburse the excess
balance and the method of disbursement.
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RULE NO. 5
PRIZE STRUCTURE
- The prize structure of Tri-State Megabucks shall not exceed fifty
(50) percent of the total amount for which tickets have been sold and
shall consist of a prize pool including:
(1) Prizes paid or committed to winners.
(2) Prizes which are unclaimed for a period of 365 days (see Rule
11 (g)) after the drawing date in which the prize was won and voted
by the commission to be included in a designated drawing or promotion.
(3) Agent bonuses will be 1% of the annuitized value of any single
winning jackpot ticket, but not to exceed a maximum of $30,000 per
winning ticket.
Whenever a winning Megabucks ticket is sold in a New Hampshire State
Liquor Store, the agent bonus will be paid to the Liquor Commission
employees of that store in a manner decided and managed by the Liquor
Commission.
(4) Special prizes of bonuses as specified by the Commission to maintain
public interest in the game.
- The commission shall determine the distribution of the prize pool
and shall announce the prize structure in appropriate directives.
- In the case of an unclaimed jackpot ticket, upon the expiration of
365 days (see Rule 5(e)) after the drawing date in which the prize was
won, the prize shall revert to the expired unclaimed prize pool.
- At least once a year, the commission shall be required, no later
than September 14, to make a decision as to the disbursement of expired
unclaimed prize money.
- All prizes must be claimed as directed within 365 calendar days of
the drawing in which the prize was won. For purposes of determining
the claim period, the first (draw) day shall be excluded, and the last
day included. In the event the last day falls on a Saturday, a Sunday,
or a legal holiday, the time to claim shall be extended to close of
business on the next day thereafter when Lottery offices are open for
business. Any prize not claimed within the specified period shall be
forfeited.
- The minimum annuitized value for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw
number one (1) shall be $500,000. The minimum cash value for a Megabucks
top prize pool for draw number one (1) shall be $250,000.
- In the event no ticket(s) match the numbers necessary to win the
top prize pool of draw number one (1), the minimum annuitized value
for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number two (2) shall be $550,000.
The minimum cash value for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number
two (2) shall be $275,000.
- In the event no ticket(s) match the numbers necessary to win the
top prize pool of draw number two (2), the minimum annuitized value
for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number three (3) shall be $600,000.
The minimum cash value for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number
three (3) shall be $300,000.
- In the event no ticket(s) match the numbers necessary to win the
top prize pool of draw number three (3), the minimum annuitized value
for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number four (4) shall be $650,000.
The minimum cash value for a Megabucks top prize pool for draw number
four (4) shall be $325,000.
- In the event of a winning ticket(s) for draw numbers 1, 2, 3, or
4, and there are insufficient funds to fund the minimum top prize pool,
the Tri-State Business Office shall transfer funds from the Tri-State
contingency account necessary to fund the minimum value for the top
prize pool established for the winning draw number.
- An amount equal to two percent of the value of each Megabucks drawing's
Top Prize Pool shall be deducted and placed in trust in a prize reserve
account to be used for future Megabucks prizes won in excess of a drawing's
expected low tier prize amount, or, to fund any guaranteed minimum jackpot.
The Commission shall establish a maximum balance for the Prize Reserve
Account (PRA). Once the Prize Reserve Account exceeds the designated
amount, the excess shall become part of the Top Prize pool. The Commission
may determine to expend all or a portion of the funds in the account
for the payment of prizes or special prizes in the game. Any amount
remaining in a Prize Reserve Account at the end of this game shall be
carried forward to a replacement game Prize Reserve Account or expended
in a manner as directed by the Commission and in accordance with state
law.
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RULE NO. 6
DRAWINGS
- Drawings shall be conducted in such manner, with such frequency,
and at such times and places as the commission may determine, and shall
be announced to the public.
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RULE NO. 7
PRICE
- Game plays shall sell for the amount determined by the commission,
who shall make a public announcement of the same. Game plays and tickets
may be purchased only through licensed agents.
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RULE NO. 8
TICKET RESPONSIBILITY
- Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of
a ticket in the area designated therefore, a ticket shall be owned by
the physical possessor thereof. When a signature is placed on the back
of said ticket in the place designated therefore, the person whose signature
appears in such area shall be the owner of said ticket and shall be
entitled (subject to the validation requirements of Rule 9) to any prize
attributable thereto.
- The lottery shall not be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen
tickets prior to validation.
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RULE NO. 9
TICKET VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS
- To be a valid ticket and eligible to receive a prize, unless a subscription,
all the following requirements must be satisfied:
(1) The ticket must have been issued by the party lottery through
a licensed agent, via a terminal, in an authorized manner. The ticket
must be intact and must not be mutilated, altered, reconstructed,
or tampered with in any manner.
(2) The ticket date must have been recorded in the central computer
system at least five (5) minutes prior to the drawing; even if it
appears that a bet is accepted (by virtue of a printed ticket), any
bet placed other than at least five (5) minutes prior to the drawing
(regardless of when the drawing is held) is void.
(3) The information appearing on the ticket must correspond precisely
with the party lottery's computer record.
(4) The fifteen (15) digit validation number must appear in its entirety,
and correspond, using a computer validation file, to the winning game
play or plays printed on the ticket. The ticket stock sequential number
on the back of the ticket must correspond to the party lottery's inventory
records.
(5) The ticket must not be defectively printed, fuzzy, produced in
error, counterfeit in whole or in part, altered, unreadable, reconstructed,
tampered with in any manner, stolen, blank or partially blank, misregistered,
or defective.
(6) All information appearing on an apparent winning ticket must
correspond to the party lottery's records of winning tickets, and
another ticket with identical data shall not have been paid.
(7) The ticket must be intact, fully legible, complete and not miscut,
correspond to the art work on file at the party lottery in every respect.
(8) The ticket must pass all other security criteria determined by
the commission.
(9) The ticket must be validated in accordance with the provisions
of these rules relating to the procedures for claiming prizes and
for the payment thereof.
(10) An apparent winning ticket shall be void unless the ticket is
printed on a paper stock roll which was in use at the time of the
bet by, and validly issued to, the agent from whom the ticket was
purchased.
- In the event that a ticket fails to pass all the criteria set forth
in subpart (a) of this rule, the ticket shall be deemed void and ineligible
for any prize and shall not be paid. In the event of a dispute or other
instance of doubt, the decision of the director shall be final and binding.
If the director determines that the ticket is not eligible to receive
a prize, then the director may, at the director's option, replace an
invalid, defective or otherwise erroneous ticket with a ticket of equivalent
sales price from any current lottery game. Replacement of the ticket
shall be the bearer or claimant's sole and exclusive remedy.
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RULE NO. 10
CANCELLATION OF DRAWINGS
- The lottery has the right to cancel drawings and/or sales of tickets
on holidays, days of special importance, or on days when conditions
make conducting the game impractical or inappropriate. The lottery is
authorized to conduct drawings and make-up drawings at times, dates,
and pursuant to methods determined by the lottery.
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RULE NO. 11
PRIZE PAYMENTS AND CERTIFICATION OF WINNERS
- All prizes of $599 or less or amount required by individual party
state may be paid directly by lottery sales agents. The claimant shall
present his/her ticket to a lottery agent, fill out his/her name and
address on the back of the ticket, and show identification as required
by individual states. The agent, after verifying that the ticket is
a winning ticket and examining it for alteration, shall pay the claimant
directly or to his/her authorized representative.
- Prizes of $600 or more or amount required by individual party state
will be paid centrally by the party lottery office or at a location(s)
authorized by the individual state's director. A match 6 winning ticket
holder(s) shall visit a Tri-State lottery agent or member state office
and present the signed ticket with any required identification. The
ticket holder(s) shall complete and sign a claim form, and mail or submit
it with the ticket, to the state lottery office. The agent or lottery
office shall then attempt to validate the ticket. Upon validation, the
ticket holder(s) shall receive a copy of the claim form acknowledging
receipt of the claim. Upon receipt of the claim form and the ticket,
the state lottery office shall activate a five (5) working day processing
period. During the five-day processing period, the ticket holder(s)
may add or substitute other persons as co-holders or trustees. This
must be a written, notarized request from the original holder(s) to
the state lottery office where the ticket was validated. After the five
(5) day processing period has been completed, the state lottery office
shall release or mail the prize check(s) to the ticket holder(s) and/or
any co-holders or trustees designated in writing. The signer(s) of the
ticket shall determine whether the payment(s) are in cash or annuity
but shall not select or be paid a combination thereof.
- Annuity Clause. All jackpot liabilities will be funded by means of
twenty-five year annuities or treasury strips with twenty-five equal,
annual payments. (The following Numbers 1 - 9 adopted 10/05/01.)
(1) The jackpot prize shall be paid, at the election of the player no
later than 60 calendar days after the player becomes entitled to the
prize, with either a per winner annuity or cash payment.
(2) Prize entitlement is defined as the day the winner files an initial
claim with a party lottery at that lottery's headquarters.
(3) If the payment election is not made by the player within 60 calendar
days after the player becomes entitled to the prize, then the prize
shall be paid as an annuity prize.
(4) The election to take the cash payment may be made at the time
of the prize claim or within 60 calendar days after the player becomes
entitled to the prize.
(5) The jackpot winner shall complete and sign a lottery-provided
election form at the time of final election, and within 60 calendar
days after the player becomes entitled to the prize, which shall designate
the form of payment, either annuity or cash, elected by the jackpot
winner.
(6) An election made after the winner becomes entitled to the prize
is final and cannot be revoked, withdrawn or otherwise changed.
(7) The minimum annuity payment over twenty-five years is $20,000.
In the event of multiple prize winners, should any twenty-five year
prize fail to pay a minimum of $20,000 per annum, the Tri-State Lotto
Commission will pay the winner(s) a lump sum payment. The payment will
be made from available cash in the jackpot prize pool. The payment will
not be doubled to approximate the publicized annuity estimate.
(8) The first payment shall be made in cash and all payments, regardless
of amount, shall be made less that portion payable to the Federal Government
for withholding tax purposes. The central business office may withhold
applicable state tax and/or other state withholdings allowed by state
law.
- Cash Clause. If one or more of the top prize winners chose the "cash
option," then the Top Prize Pool shall equal the cash available
in the jackpot pool. If more than one top prize winner, the cash available
in the jackpot pool will be shared equally. Rule 4(d) shall determine
each share of the top prize.
- The following shall be supplied by the claimant on the claim form:
(1) Name
(2) Address
(3) Telephone number
(4) Social Security number
(5) Birthday
(6) Claimant signature and date signed
- Claims submitted to the commission shall be subject to validation.
- All prizes shall be claimed within 365 days after the drawing date
in which the prize was won. Any prize not claimed within 365 days (see
Rule 5 (e)) shall be forfeited.
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RULE NO. 12
LICENSING OF TRI-STATE LOTTO AGENTS
- No license to sell Tri-State Lotto tickets shall be issued to any
person for the purpose of engaging in business exclusively as a sales
agent.
- A person interested in becoming a Tri-State Lotto sales agent must
complete and sign an application and/or agreement form with the particular
party state.
- Authority to issue, suspend or revoke licenses under this rule is
given to the director of that state where the agent is located.
- Before issuing such license, the director shall consider but not
be limited to such factors as:
(1) the financial responsibility and security of the business or activity
in which the person is engaged;
(2) the accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public;
(3) the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve public convenience;
(4) whether the place of business or activity is predominantly frequented
by persons under the age of eighteen years;
(5) volume of expected sales;
(6) the possession of valid party state license.
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RULE NO. 13
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES
- The director of each state may suspend or revoke after notice and
hearing, any license issued pursuant to this Act. The license may, however,
be temporarily suspended by the director without prior notice, pending
any prosecution, investigation or hearing. A license may be suspended
or revoked for just cause, including one or more of the following reasons:
(1) failure to account for tickets received or the proceeds of the
sale of tickets or to file a bond if required by the commission or
to comply with instructions of the commission concerning the licensed
activity;
(2) conviction of any criminal offense;
(3) failure to file any return or report, to keep records, or to
pay any tax;
(4) engaging in fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or conduct prejudicial
to public confidence;
(5) insufficiency of the number of tickets sold by them sales agent;
and
(6) a material change, since issuance of the license, with respect
to any of the matters required to be considered by the director under
Rule 12 (d).
- Any suspension or revocation of a state license shall automatically
result in suspension of the Tri-State products.
- A party state license suspension or revocation under this section
may be appealed by the agent. The appeal shall be directed to the individual
party state, whose decision shall be final.
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RULE NO. 14
SALE BY PARTY STATES DIRECTLY
- Any party state may sell Tri-State Megabucks tickets at any selling
point it establishes in its own state or on state-owned land in other
states.
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RULE NO. 15
TRI-STATE MEGABUCKS PRIZE DRAWINGS
- At least once each week, the commission shall hold a live drawing
of the winning lotto numbers in a location to be determined by the commission.
Drawings shall be open to the public and be open to representatives
of the various media.
- Open mechanical devices in full view of the public shall be employed
to determine winning numbers.
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RULE NO. 16
SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
- The provisions of any rules or regulations contained herein are severable.
If any provision of a rule or regulation is invalid, or if any application
thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, the invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application.
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RULE NO. 17
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public. The commission
may go into executive session only upon a unanimous vote of its members.
The authority to enter into an executive session shall be governed by
the statutes of the state hosting that particular meeting of the commission.
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RULE NO. 18
LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT
- The Tri-State Lotto Compact shall be represented by the Attorney
General of the state in which any law suit is filed against the compact
or commissioners.
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RULE NO. 19
AGENTS
- All agents agree to abide by these rules and regulations as well
as the published or established procedures for the game(s). Agents understand
and agree that their license to sell tickets can be suspended or terminated
by the party lottery if they
violate these rules and regulations or the procedures for the game(s).
Agents understand and agree that the party lottery has the right to
establish minimum sales levels which must be met in order for the agents
to maintain their license to sell tickets.
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RULE NO. 20
PLAYERS
- Players understand and agree that by purchasing a ticket or subscription,
they shall abide by state law and regulations of the lottery and, if
applicable, the Tri-State Lotto Commission. Applicable regulations are
available at party lottery headquarters.
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RULE NO. 21
UNACCEPTED BET
- If for any reason the player's bet is not accepted, then the liability
of the party lottery and its agent is limited to a refund of the amount
wagered.
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RULE NO. 22
SALE OF TICKETS
- All ticket sales must be made through an on-line machine.
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RULE NO. 23
COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF REVENUE
- An agent is entitled to the same commission for Megabucks ticket
sales as is paid for their on-line lottery ticket sales.
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RULE NO. 24
RETAILERS' CONDUCT, BULK PURCHASE RESTRICTIONS
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games, or an employee of a retailer, may not request, demand, or accept
gratuities or additional compensation from any person, or agent thereof,
in exchange for the purchase of Megabucks lottery tickets.
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games must make Megabucks lottery tickets available for sale to the
public during the hours that sale of Megabucks tickets are authorized
to be sold and that retailer's business is open to the public.
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games may only sell Megabucks lottery tickets on the premises described
in the retailer's contract, except as specially authorized in writing
by the director. No transaction, or any part thereof, for Megabucks
lottery tickets may be made at the general corporate office of any retailer
unless that office is open to the public and has contracted with the
lottery as a separate lottery retailer.
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games may not enter into any special agreement with any person, group
or persons, or agent thereof, for the purchase of over $5,000 of Megabucks
lottery tickets for any one draw.
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games must immediately report to the lottery any attempt made by one
person, or group of persons, or an agent thereof, to purchase more than
50% of the number combinations for Megabucks for any one draw.
- A lottery retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets for on-line
games must obtain the name and address of any person purchasing more
than $5,000 in Megabucks lottery tickets for any one draw and report
the information to the lottery before the sale.
- Game Sell Out Prohibited. No member lottery shall directly and knowingly
sell a ticket subscription or combination of ticket subscriptions to
any person or entity which would guarantee such purchaser a grand prize
win.
- Location and Method of Sales. An offer to buy and an offer to sell
a lottery ticket in a Tri-State on-line game shall be made only at a
location or only by a method which is licensed, certified, or contracted
by the member lottery.
- Entry of Plays. Plays may be entered manually using the lottery terminal
keypad or touch screen or by means of a pre-printed play slip provided
by the member lottery. Facsimiles of play slips, copies of play slips,
or other materials which are inserted
into the terminal's play slip reader and which are not printed or approved
by the member lottery shall not be used to enter a play. No device shall
be connected to a lottery terminal to enter plays, except as may be
approved by the lottery. (Unapproved play slips or other devices may
be seized by the lottery.)
- Hand-Marked Play Slips. All plays made in the game shall be marked
on the play slip by hand. No machine-printed play slips shall be used
to enter plays. (Machine- printed play slips may be seized by the lottery.)
- All lottery agents, who sell Tri-State Megabucks tickets, must service
all customers in a timely manner. This means that one person, or one
group of persons, may not approach a lottery terminal and buy 5,000
or more consecutive tickets. Lottery agents
will be required to serve other people in line; and have the person
purchasing 5,000 or more tickets wait until the line is gone.
- The on-line vendor will develop a policy to monitor the system for
such a buyout attempt and will notify lottery officials of such an attempt.
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RULE NO. 25
SUBSCRIPTIONS
- To play by subscription, a player shall select six(6) different two-digit
numbers, between one (01) and a designated number
- The following information shall be supplied by the subscriber on
the subscription application form:
(1) Name
(2) Address
(3) Social security number
(4) Home telephone number
(5) Work telephone number
(6) If applicable, a name for the gift from field
(7) Number of draws the subscription shall be valid
(8) Six (6) numbers selected
- If the party lottery allows payment by credit card, and if the player
selects payment for the subscription by credit card, the following information
shall be supplied by the subscriber on the subscription application
form:
(1) Credit card number
(2) Credit card expiration date
(3) Cardholder's name
(4) Cardholder's address
(5) Cardholder's home telephone number
(6) Cardholder's work telephone number
(7) Cardholder's signature
- If subscriber selects payment for subscription by check, the check
shall be payable to the party lottery and attached to the subscription
form.
- The completed subscription form shall be forwarded to the party lottery
headquarters for processing.
- Upon receipt of the subscription application, the party lottery shall
enter the subscriber's information into a lottery approved subscription
database program.
- The database program will assign the next available effective draw
date for the subscription, as designated by the Tri-State Lotto Commission.
- The database program will assign the following identification numbers
to the subscription:
(1) Subscriber number
(2) Subscription number
- The lottery will assign the following identification numbers to the
subscription:
(1) Batch number
(2) Sequence or certificate number
- The party lottery shall print a subscription confirmation card which
shall list the following information:
(1) Subscriber name
(2) Subscriber address
(3) Six (6) two (2) digit numbers
(4) Day, month and year the subscription is effective
(5) Day, month and year the subscription expires
(6) If selected, a gift from name
(7) Subscriber number
(8) Subscription number
(9) Batch number
(10) Sequence or certificate number
- The party lottery shall forward a subscription confirmation card
to the subscriber.
- It shall be the sole responsibility of the player to verify the following
are correct:
(1) Subscriber name
(2) Subscriber address
(3) Subscriber chosen six (6) two (2) digit numbers
(4) Subscription play length
(5) Effective and expiration dates
- It shall be the sole responsibility of the subscriber to notify the
party lottery of incorrect data on the confirmation card prior to the
effective date of the
subscription.
- A subscription application form has no pecuniary or prize value and
shall not constitute evidence of ticket purchase or of numbers selected.
- A subscription does not become effective until the effective date
listed on the confirmation card, which shall match the effective date
listed in the party lottery's subscription database.
- Any changes to a subscriber's name or address shall be requested
in writing by the subscriber.
- There shall be no changes to the subscriber's numbers during the
effective dates of the subscription unless authorized by the Tri-State
Lotto Commission.
- Prizes shall be paid, by check or by expiration date extensions,
in accordance with rule number 4.
- Subscription renewal forms shall be forwarded to the subscriber by
the party lottery within a time period prior to the subscription's expiration
date as designated by the Tri-state Lotto Commission.
- The subscription renewal form shall contain the following information:
(1) Subscriber's name
(2) Subscriber's address
(3) Six (6) two (2) digit numbers
(4) Subscriber number
(5) Subscription number
(6) Expiration date including free play extensions
- If the subscriber elects to continue a subscription, the subscriber
shall complete the subscription renewal form with the following information:
(1) Number of draws
(2) Change of address if applicable
(3) Social security number
(4) Payment method
(5) Payment amount enclosed
(6) If subscriber desires a change of numbers, six (6) two (2) digit
numbers between one (01) and a designated number
- If the party lottery allows payment by credit card, and if the subscriber
selects payment for the subscription by credit card, the following information
shall be supplied by the subscriber on the subscription renewal form:
(1) Credit card number
(2) Credit card expiration date
(3) Cardholder's daytime telephone number
(4) Cardholder's signature
- If subscriber selects payment for subscription by check, the check
shall be payable to the party lottery and attached to the subscription
renewal form.
- The completed subscription renewal form shall be forwarded to the
party lottery headquarters for processing.
- Upon receipt of the subscription renewal form, the party lottery
shall enter the subscriber's information into a lottery approved subscription
database program.
- The database program will assign the next available effective draw
date for the subscription, as designated by the Tri-State Lotto Commission.
- The database program will assign the following identification numbers
to the subscription:
(1) Subscriber number
(2) Subscription number
- The lottery will assign the following identification numbers to the
subscription:
(1) Batch number
(2) Sequence or certificate number
- The party lottery shall print a subscription confirmation card which
shall list the following information:
(1) Subscriber name
(2) Subscriber address
(3) Six (6) two (2) digit numbers
(4) Day, month and year the subscription is effective
(5) Day, month and year the subscription expires
(6) If selected, a gift from name
(7) Subscriber number
(8) Subscription number
(9) Batch number
(10) Sequence or certificate number
- The party lottery shall forward a subscription confirmation card
to the subscriber.
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Megabucks Rules amended June 09, 2006
Last Updated: 08/07/2006
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