FLORIDA LOTTO®

 

DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

53ER24-37FLORIDA LOTTO®

SUMMARY OF THE RULE: This emergency rule sets forth the provisions for FLORIDA LOTTO®. This rule sets forth the specifics of the game, determination of prizewinners, estimated odds of winning, and value of prizes in the game.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Minerva Simpson, Attorney, Department of the Lottery, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399‑4011.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THIS EMERGENCY RULE IS:

 

53ER24-37 FLORIDA LOTTO®

(1) This rule describes the Draw Game (also known as an online game or a terminal game), FLORIDA LOTTO®.

(2) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this rule, have the following meanings:

(a) Double Play® ‒ Double Play is an add-on feature in which players use the same six (6) numbers and Multiplier played in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game to play in a separate Double Play Drawing for a chance to win Double Play prizes.

(b) Double Play Drawing ‒ refers to the formal draw event to determine the number of winners for each prize level of Double Play.

(c) Double Play Play – means the same six (6) player or Quick Pick selected numbers and Multiplier played in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game played by a player.

(d) Double Play Winning Numbers ‒ means the game results selected during a Double Play drawing to determine the six (6) winning numbers used to determine winning Double Play Plays contained on a game ticket.

(e) EZmatch ‒ EZmatch is an add-on, instant-win option in which players are provided six (6) EZmatch numbers chosen randomly by the terminal at the time of ticket purchase to match to the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game numbers on the ticket for a chance to win instant corresponding EZmatch prizes shown on the ticket.

(f) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game ‒ means the primary part of the FLORIDA LOTTO game in which six (6) player or Quick Pick-selected numbers from a field of one (1) to fifty-three (53) are used by the player to match the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Winning Numbers, and one (1) Multiplier chosen randomly by the terminal at time of ticket purchase.

(g) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Numbers ‒ refers to the six (6) player or Quick Pick-selected numbers from a field of one (1) to fifty-three (53) that are used to play the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game and Double Play.

(h) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Drawing ‒ refers to the formal draw event for randomly selecting the winning numbers that determine the number of winners for each prize level of the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game.

(i) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Play ‒ means the six (6) player or Quick Pick-selected numbers from a field of one (1) to fifty-three (53) that appear on a ticket in a single horizontal row (or panel) and one (1) Multiplier that are to be played by a player in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game.

(j) Multiplier ‒ refers to the one symbol (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X) chosen randomly by the terminal at time of ticket purchase that appears on a ticket under the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Play(s) and is used exclusively to multiply the starting values for second, third and fourth prizes in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game and in Double Play.

(k) Play Slip ‒ an original paper play slip issued and approved by the Florida Lottery for the FLORIDA LOTTO game, or a digital play slip for the FLORIDA LOTTO game generated using the Florida Lottery Mobile Convenience App (“App”). Except where necessary herein to differentiate between a paper play slip and a digital play slip, the term “play slip” shall be inclusive of both types of play slips.

(l) Ticket Cancelation - Players should carefully check their play slip for accuracy in their desired selections since FLORIDA LOTTO tickets cannot be canceled. If an error is made in a panel, the player will mark the Void box. Marking the Void box will apply to all choices made in a panel.

(m) Set Prize ‒ all prizes in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game, except the Jackpot Prize, are set payouts and will be equal to the prize amount established by the Lottery for the prize level. The established starting value of the second through fourth prize amounts are multiplied by the randomly chosen Multiplier. The fifth prize in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game is a free ticket. All prizes in Double Play are set payouts and will be equal to the prize amount established by the Lottery for the prize level. The established starting value of the second through fourth prize amounts in Double Play are multiplied by the randomly chosen Multiplier. The fifth prize in Double Play is a free ticket.

(n) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Winning Numbers ‒ means the FLORIDA LOTTO game results selected during a drawing that determine the six (6) winning numbers and are used to determine winning FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Plays contained on a game ticket in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game.

(3) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game - How to Play.

(a) The FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game is a Draw lottery game in which players select six (6) numbers from a field of one (1) to fifty-three (53). Additionally, a Multiplier of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X is chosen randomly by the terminal at the time of ticket purchase and shall apply to all FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game plays.

(b) Players may make their FLORIDA LOTTO ticket selections by: using a play slip; using a Florida Lottery vending machine (“vending machine”), if a vending machine for Draw game ticket purchases is available at the retailer location; by verbally telling the retailer their desired selections; or by requesting to use the Play it Again feature.

(c) Play Slip.

1. Paper play slip. There are ten panels on a paper FLORIDA LOTTO play slip. Each panel played will cost $2.00 per drawing. Players may mark their desired numbers on the play slip by selecting six numbers from each panel played or may mark the “Quick Pick” box located at the bottom of each panel for the terminal to randomly select their numbers. A “Void” box is also located at the bottom of each panel and should be marked by the player if an error was made in his or her selections in a panel. Players may play EZmatch™ by marking the EZmatch box located at the top of each panel. EZmatch costs an additional $1.00 per play. Marking the EZmatch box within a panel will add EZmatch to only the panel marked. Each panel played with EZmatch will print on a separate ticket. Double Play costs an additional $1.00, per panel played. Players may choose the Double Play option by marking the “Double Play” box on the play slip. Double Play will apply to all panels and selections marked. Players may elect to play “Jackpot Combo” to receive three (3) Quick Pick tickets for the next available drawing consisting of one (1) $2.00 FLORIDA LOTTO ticket, one (1) $2.00 POWERBALL® ticket, and one (1) $2.00 MEGA MILLIONS® ticket by marking the “Jackpot Combo $6” box on the play slip or by telling the retailer. Paper play slips must be Florida Lottery approved and players must use only blue or black ink or pencil for making selections. Paper play slips may be processed through a Florida Lottery vending machine or processed by a retailer to obtain a ticket.

2. Digital Play Slip. How to Create a Digital Play Slip. From the Landing Page on the App, a player should select the FLORIDA LOTTO game icon and then click on “Pick Numbers.” For each panel played, the player should either select his or her numbers from a field of numbers described in paragraph (3)(a) or use the “Random Numbers” or “Shake to Play” feature for the App to provide the player random numbers. Up to ten panels may be created on one digital play slip. The player must also select the number of drawings, if more than the default of one drawing is desired. The parameters for Advance Play are set forth in paragraph (3)(d) below. If a player desires to add EZmatch to all panels played, he or she should click the “EZmatch” button so that “yes” is selected. Each panel played will include EZmatch and will print on a separate ticket. If the player desires to add Double Play to all panels played, he or she should click the “Double Play” button so that “yes” is selected. If the player desires to add Jackpot Combo play as further described in subparagraph (3)(c)1. above, the player should click the “Add Jackpot Combo” button so that “yes” is selected. Players may also use the “My Favorites” feature to save a digital play slip for later use. Once a digital play slip is created and the player clicks “Create Play Slip,” a barcode will be displayed. The player may present the barcode appearing on his or her mobile device to the retailer to purchase a ticket through the retailer terminal or may use the barcode to purchase a ticket through a vending machine that provides for Draw game purchases. Illustrative instructions for creating a FLORIDA LOTTO digital play slip are available by clicking on the How to Play button on the main FLORIDA LOTTO page.

(d) Advance Play. Players may play up to fifty-two consecutive FLORIDA LOTTO drawings by using the “Advance Play” option. To use the Advance Play option, players may either select the number of drawings on the play slip or tell the retailer their desired number of consecutive advance drawings. The number of consecutive advance drawings selected shall apply to each panel played. Advance Play is not available with Jackpot Combo. In the event that a planned change in the FLORIDA LOTTO game requires that the number of advance plays available for purchase be reduced to zero before implementation of the change, an Advance Play countdown schedule will be posted on the Florida Lottery’s website at www.floridalottery.com.

(e) Vending Machine. If a vending machine is available at a retailer location and the vending machine provides for Draw game purchases, the vending machine may be used by a player to process both paper and digital FLORIDA LOTTO play slips.

(f) Telling the Retailer. Retailers are also authorized to manually enter numbers selected by a player. Players electing to make their FLORIDA LOTTO ticket selections by verbally telling the retailer must specify their desired number selections (or tell the retailer they desire to use the “Quick Pick” feature for the terminal to randomly select their numbers) and the number of drawings. Players may also tell the retailer if they would like to add EZmatch or Double Play to their ticket.

(g) Play it Again.

1. A player may request to “Play it Again” to replay a previously purchased FLORIDA LOTTO ticket. If requested, a retailer shall process the original ticket provided by the player and print a new ticket which will have the same selected numbers, number of panels, and number of drawings as the original ticket. However, a new Multiplier will be chosen randomly by the terminal at the time of the Play it Again purchase. Additionally, if the original ticket contains additional play feature(s) (i.e., EZmatch, or Double Play), the new ticket will also contain the same play feature(s).

2. An original ticket with Advance Play will be rejected and cannot be replayed if the number of drawings on the ticket exceeds the number of Advance Play drawings that are available at the time of requested ticket replay due to implementation of an Advance Play countdown for the FLORIDA LOTTO game. Tickets older than sixty days cannot be replayed.

(4) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Drawings.

(a) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Drawings shall be conducted by the Florida Lottery twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday.

(b) The equipment shall be configured so that six balls are drawn from one set of balls numbered one (1) through fifty-three (53).

(c) Six (6) balls will be selected in the drawing. The numbers shown on the six (6) balls, after certification by the Draw Manager and the Accountant, are the official Winning Numbers for the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Drawing.

(d) The Florida Lottery shall not be responsible for incorrect circulation, publication, or broadcast of the official winning numbers.

(5) FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Prize Pool.

(a) For each drawing, fifty percent of net sales (gross sales less free tickets) from the sale of FLORIDA LOTTO tickets in the corresponding FLORIDA LOTTO sales period shall be allocated as the winning pool for the payment of prizes as provided below (“FLORIDA LOTTO Prize Pool”).

(b) The Jackpot Prize payout shall be determined on a pari-mutuel basis. All other prizes awarded shall be paid as Set Prizes.

(c) Prize money allocated to the Jackpot Prize category will be divided equally by the number of FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Plays determined to be winners of the Jackpot Prize.

(d) The number of FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Plays determined to be winners of the Second through Fifth Prize categories will be paid (or issued, in the case of a Free ticket) as Set Prizes.

(6) Determination of Prize Winners- FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game.

(a) In order for a ticket to be a winning ticket, numbers appearing in a single horizontal row on the ticket (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, or J) must match the official winning FLORIDA LOTTO numbers in any order for the draw date for which the ticket was purchased. The prizes are set forth as follows:

1. Jackpot Prize(s): Six of six official winning numbers.

2. Second Prize: Five of six official winning numbers.

3. Third Prize: Four of six official winning numbers.

4. Fourth Prize: Three of six official winning numbers.

5. Fifth Prize: Two of six official winning numbers.

(b) Base Game Multiplier. One (1) Multiplier (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X) chosen randomly by the terminal at time of ticket purchase will be printed on each ticket under the panels played and will apply to all panels on the ticket. The Multiplier multiplies the starting value of the prizes for the Second through Fourth tiers and will automatically be applied to winning tickets. The Jackpot Prize and the Fifth Prize cannot be multiplied. The prizes and odds of winning in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game are set forth in the table below.

FLORIDA LOTTO BASE GAME PRIZE STRUCTURE
Match	Prize Tier	Odds of Winning	Prize	2X	3X	4X	5X	10X
6 of 6	Jackpot Prize	1:22,957,480	Jackpot	-	-	-	-	-
5 of 6	Second Prize	1: 81,409.50	$3,000*	$6,000	$9,000	$12,000	$15,000	$30,000
4 of 6	Third Prize	1:1,415.82	$50*	$100	$150	$200	$250	$500
3 of 6	Fourth Prize	1:70.79		$5*	$10	$15	$20	$25	$50
2 of 6	Fifth Prize	1:8:58	Free Ticket**	-	-	-	-	-

*Prize amount cannot be won and is shown in the above table as a starting point of reference for the calculated value of the multiplied prizes.

**The Free Ticket prize shall be a FLORIDA LOTTO Quick Pick ticket ($2.00 value) for the next available drawing.

Overall Odds: The overall odds of winning a prize in a FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game drawing are 1:7.61.

The odds of a particular Multiplier being randomly selected by the terminal are:

MULIPLIER ODDS
Multiplier	Odds of Prize Increase
10X	1 in 26.00
5X	1 in 8.67
4X	1 in 5.20
3X	1 in 3.25
2X	1 in 2.89

(7) Limited to Highest Prize Won. The holder of a winning ticket may win only one prize per FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game play in connection with the winning numbers and shall be entitled only to the prize won by those numbers in the highest matching prize category.

(8) FLORIDA LOTTO Guaranteed Jackpot.

(a) For each drawing the Lottery will announce a guaranteed deferred payment value of the Jackpot that can be won by a single player, based upon the estimated cash value of the Jackpot pool determined by projected and historical sales figures, current interest rates, and funds from rollovers, if any.

(b) For prizes to be paid in annual payments, if the cash available in the Jackpot pool is insufficient at the time the ticket is claimed to yield the announced guaranteed Jackpot value over the designated deferred payment period, the Lottery shall add to the Jackpot pool funds available from any other funding source approved by the Legislature to render it sufficient to yield the announced guaranteed Jackpot.

(c) For prizes to be paid in annual payments, if the cash available in the Jackpot pool is more than sufficient at the time the ticket is claimed to yield the announced guaranteed Jackpot value over the designated deferred payment period, the excess funds will be used for future prizes in Lottery games or for special Lottery prize promotions.

(d) The guaranteed cash option value of the Jackpot will be the amount required on the day of the drawing or, if the drawing is held on a Saturday or holiday, the business day prior to the drawing, to purchase securities to fund the announced guaranteed deferred payment value of the Jackpot. This day shall be referred to as the “prize determination day.”

(e) For prizes to be paid in a single cash payment, if the cash available in the Jackpot pool is less than the cash option value of the Jackpot determined on the prize determination day, the Lottery shall add to the Jackpot pool funds available from any other funding source approved by the Legislature sufficient to pay the cash option value of the Jackpot.

(f) For prizes to be paid in a single cash payment, if the cash available in the Jackpot pool is more than the cash option value of the Jackpot determined on the prize determination day, the excess funds will be used for future prizes in Lottery games or for special Lottery prize promotions.

(9) FLORIDA LOTTO Payment Options.

(a) Players have a choice of two payment options for receiving their portion of a FLORIDA LOTTO Jackpot prize. Payment options are “Cash Option” and “Annual Payment Option.”

(b) Jackpot winners have sixty days after the winning draw date to choose between the two payment options. In order to select the Cash Option, the Jackpot winner must submit his or her ticket for payment within sixty days after the winning draw date. If the Jackpot winner does not elect the Cash Option within sixty days after the winning draw date, the Annual Payment Option will be applied, except as provided in paragraph (9)(f) below. Once the Jackpot winner files a claim and exercises the winner’s chosen option, the election of that option shall be final. The Annual Payment method of payment will also be final when it is applied due to a Jackpot winner not making his or her payment election within sixty days after the winning draw date.

(c) A Jackpot winner who chooses the Cash Option will receive one lump sum cash payment of the amount required on the prize determination day to purchase securities to fund the Jackpot prize paid over thirty years, less applicable withholding taxes. The amount of the Cash Option payment to multiple Jackpot winners will be the amount required on the prize determination day to purchase securities to fund their pro rata share of the Jackpot prize paid over thirty years, less applicable withholding taxes.

(d) If a Jackpot prize winner elects the Annual Payment Option, his or her portion of the Jackpot prize will be paid in thirty annual payments, each less applicable withholding taxes.

(e) If the prize amount per winner in a FLORIDA LOTTO drawing cannot be paid in increments of $1,000 in thirty payments, the winner’s share of the prize pool will be invested in U.S. Treasury securities that will yield the maximum amount possible over thirty years as can be reached in increments of $1,000. If the amount the investment will yield is less than the announced guaranteed Jackpot, the present value of the difference between the amount the investment will yield and the winner’s guaranteed prize amount over thirty years will be paid to the winner in the first payment.

(f) If the number of winners of a Jackpot prize would result in each person’s prize being less than $1,000,000 if paid over thirty years, the Lottery shall pay the Jackpot winner or winners in a single cash payment of the amount required on the prize determination day to purchase securities to fund the winner’s pro rata share of the Jackpot paid over thirty years, less applicable withholding taxes.

(g) Federal income taxes shall be applied and withheld from the prize amount at the time payment is made.

(h) Any interest or earnings accrued on a FLORIDA LOTTO Jackpot prize prior to the prize payment, under either the Cash Option or the Annual Payment Option, shall accrue to the State of Florida and not to the winner.

(10) Payment of FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Set Prizes. All set prizes in the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game, except a fifth prize, shall be paid in a single cash payment, less withholding taxes, if applicable. All fifth prizes shall be issued a FLORIDA LOTTO Quick Pick ticket ($2.00 value) for the next available drawing.

(11) Double Play.

(a) Double Play Prize Pool. The prize pool for Double Play prizes shall consist of the $1.00 add-on ticket sales.

(b) All Double Play prizes are Set Prizes.

(c) How to Play Double Play.

1. Double Play is an add-on option associated with FLORIDA LOTTO that costs $1.00 per panel in addition to the cost of a FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game ticket and applies to all panels played.

2. A player who purchases a FLORIDA LOTTO ticket with the Double Play option uses the same FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Numbers and Multiplier printed on the ticket to play and match the official Double Play Winning Numbers drawn in a separate Double Play Drawing.

3. In order for a ticket to be a winning Double Play ticket, numbers appearing in a single horizontal row on the ticket (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, or J) must match the official winning Double Play numbers in any order for the draw date for which the ticket was purchased. The prizes are set forth as follows:

a. Top Prize: Six of six official winning numbers.

b. Second Prize: Five of six official winning numbers.

c. Third Prize: Four of six official winning numbers.

d. Fourth Prize: Three of six official winning numbers.

e. Fifth Prize: Two of six official winning numbers.

(d) Multiplier. The Multiplier as described in paragraph (6)(b), above, is used to multiply the starting value of the Double Play prizes for Second through Fourth tiers and will automatically be applied to winning tickets. The Top Prize and Fifth Prize in each Double Play Drawing is a set prize and cannot be multiplied. The Double Play prizes and odds of winning are set forth in the table below.

DOUBLE PLAY PRIZE STRUCTURE
Match	Prize Tier	Odds of Winning	Prize	2X	3X	4X	5X	10X
6 of 6	Top Prize	1:22,957,480	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
5 of 6	Second Prize	1: 81,409.50	$3,500*	$7,000	$10,500	$14,000	$17,500	$35,000
4 of 6	Third Prize	1:1,415.82	$60*	$120	$180	$240	$300	$600
3 of 6	Fourth Prize	1:70.79		$7*	$14	$21	$28	$35	$70
2 of 6	Fifth Prize	1:8:58	Free Ticket**	-	-	-	-	-

*Prize amount cannot be won and is shown in the above table as a starting point of reference for the calculated value of the multiplied prizes.

**The Free Ticket prize shall be a FLORIDA LOTTO with Double Play Quick Pick ticket ($3.00 value) for the next available drawing.

Overall Odds: The overall odds of winning a prize in a Double Play drawing are 1:7.61.

(e) Double Play Drawings.

1. Double Play Drawings shall be conducted by the Florida Lottery twice per week, on Wednesday and Saturday and shall follow the FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game Drawings.

2. The equipment shall be configured so that six (6) balls are drawn from one set of balls numbered one (1) through fifty-three (53).

3. Six (6) balls will be selected in the drawing. The numbers shown on the six balls, after certification by the Draw Manager and the Accountant, are the official Double Play Winning Numbers for the Double Play Drawing.

4. The Florida Lottery shall not be responsible for incorrect circulation, publication or broadcast of the official Double Play Winning Numbers.

(f) Limited to Highest Prize Won. The holder of a winning ticket may win only one prize per Double Play Play in connection with the Double Play Winning Numbers drawn and shall be entitled only to the prize won by those numbers in the highest matching prize category.

(g) All prizes in Double Play, except a Fifth Prize, shall be paid in a single cash payment, less withholding taxes, as applicable. A fifth prize shall be issued a FLORIDA LOTTO with Double Play Quick Pick ticket ($3.00 value) for the next available drawing.

(h) For tickets in which both FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game prizes and Double Play prizes are won, cash prize amounts will be combined and paid as one amount. If one or more fifth prizes are won, a free FLORIDA LOTTO or FLORIDA LOTTO with Double Play Quick Pick ticket, as applicable, will be issued for each free Quick Pick ticket prize.

(12) How to Play FLORIDA LOTTO with EZmatch.

(a) EZmatch is an instant-win option associated with FLORIDA LOTTO that costs $1.00 per play in addition to the cost of the FLORIDA LOTTO ticket. The EZmatch option can be added on to any FLORIDA LOTTO play.

(b) A player selecting EZmatch will receive six EZmatch numbers printed below the FLORIDA LOTTO numbers on the ticket. If any of the EZmatch numbers matches any of the FLORIDA LOTTO numbers, the player will instantly win the corresponding prize shown.

(c) The EZmatch option is available with an Advance Play FLORIDA LOTTO ticket purchase for one play only and is not a part of FLORIDA LOTTO plays for future drawings.

(d) If an EZmatch prize is redeemed before one or more FLORIDA LOTTO drawing(s) have occurred, the player will be provided a continuation ticket that will have the same drawing or drawings and the same FLORIDA LOTTO numbers that were printed on the original ticket.

(e) EZmatch is not included in a Jackpot Combo play and cannot be added to a Jackpot Combo play. However, EZmatch can be added to one or more panels played on a FLORIDA LOTTO play slip in which the Jackpot Combo box is also selected. In such case, the Jackpot Combo tickets and the FLORIDA LOTTO with EZmatch ticket or tickets will print separately.

(f) The base prize structure and estimated odds of winning EZmatch are:

Prize	Winners in 420,000 (Per Pool)	Estimated Odds
$500	5	1:84,000.00
$250	5	1:84,000.00
$100	38	1:11,052.63
$50	124	1:3,387.10
$20	300	1:1,400.00
$15	470	1:893.62
$10	4,200	1:100.00
$5	1,400	1:300.00
$4	7,000	1:60.00
$3	30,800	1:13.64
$2	44,800	1:9.38
Overall		1:4.71

The EZmatch prize structure will be replenished automatically when the top tier prizes are exhausted. The prize structure and odds of winning are subject to change with promotional offerings. In such an event, the promotional prize structure and odds will be available at floridalottery.com, Lottery district offices and retailer locations.

(g) EZmatch prizes can be claimed up to one hundred eighty (180) days from the first draw date on the FLORIDA LOTTO ticket.

(h) If an EZmatch prize is claimed after the FLORIDA LOTTO drawing has occurred and prior to the 180-day expiration described in paragraph (12)(g), above, the EZmatch prize or prizes and any FLORIDA LOTTO and/or Double Play prizes won will be combined and paid as one prize amount, or if applicable, one prize amount and free ticket(s).

(13) FLORIDA LOTTO Rules and Prohibitions.

(a) By purchasing a FLORIDA LOTTO ticket, a player agrees to comply with and abide by all rules of the Florida Lottery.

(b) FLORIDA LOTTO prize payments shall be made in accordance with rules of the Florida Lottery governing payment of prizes. A copy of the current rule can be obtained from the Florida Lottery, Office of the General Counsel, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4011 or at flrules.org.

(c) Subject to a retailer’s hours of operation and gaming system availability, FLORIDA LOTTO tickets are available for purchase daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Eastern Time (ET).

(d) The scheduled time for the Wednesday and Saturday FLORIDA LOTTO Base Game and Double Play Drawings is approximately 11:15 p.m. (ET). Ticket sales for a specific FLORIDA LOTTO drawing will close at approximately 10:55 p.m. (ET). Any ticket sold after the close of game will be printed with the next FLORIDA LOTTO draw date.

(e) FLORIDA LOTTO tickets cannot be canceled.

(f) It is the player’s responsibility to make sure his or her ticket(s) are printed exactly as requested before leaving the retailer, including verifying the number of ticket(s) printed.

(14) This rule replaces Emergency Rule 53ER23-15.

(15) The effective date of this rule is September 5, 2024.

Rulemaking Authority 24.105(9)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), 24.109(1), 24.115(1) FS; Law Implemented 24.105(9)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), 24.115, 24.124 FS. History–New 9-5-2024, Replaces 53ER23-15.

 

THIS RULE TAKES EFFECT UPON BEING FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE UNLESS A LATER TIME AND DATE IS SPECIFIED IN THE RULE.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  9/5/2024