Game Number 1393, CROSSWORD CASH VAULT  

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    DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    53ER18-41Game Number 1393, CROSSWORD CASH VAULT

    SUMMARY: This emergency rule describes Game Number 1393, "CROSSWORD CASH VAULT," for which the Department of the Lottery will start selling tickets on a date to be determined by the Secretary of the Department. The rule sets forth the specifics of the game; determination of prizewinners; estimated odds of winning, value, and number of prizes in the game.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Diane D. Schmidt, Legal Analyst, Department of the Lottery, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4011.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

     

    53ER18-41 Game Number 1393, CROSSWORD CASH VAULT.

    (1) Name of Game. Game Number 1393 “CROSSOWORD CASH VAULT.” 

    (2) Game Number 1393 CROSSWORD CASH VAULT, is a Scratch-Off lottery game (also known as an instant lottery game).

    (3) Price. CROSSWORD CASH VAULT lottery tickets sell for $3.00 per ticket.

    (4) “CROSSWORD CASH VAULT” lottery tickets shall have a series of numbers in Machine Readable Code (or bar code) on the back of the ticket, along with a Void If Removed Number under the latex area on the ticket.  To be a valid winning CROSSWORD CASH VAULT lottery ticket, the ticket must meet the applicable requirements of Rule 53ER17-54, Florida Administrative Code.

    (5) The “YOUR LETTERS” play symbols are as follows:

    (6) The CROSSWORD PUZZLE play symbols are as follows:

    (7) The legend is as follows:

    (8) The prizes are: $3, $6, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $1,000, and $50,000.

    (9) Determination of Prizewinners.

    (a)  The holder of a ticket whose play symbols in the “YOUR LETTERS” play area match the play symbols in the CROSSWORD PUZZLE game to form at least two (2) different complete words shall entitle the claimant to the corresponding prize in the PRIZE LEGEND for the total number of words matched. 

    (b) A “” symbol functions as a substitute for one letter in a word of which it is a part. A ticket having a   matched word that contains a “” symbol, shall entitle the claimant to double the prize for the total number of words matched.

    (c) A “word” must contain at least three (3) letters. A “word” cannot be formed by linking letters diagonally or by reading the letters from the bottom to top or right to left. Letters combined to form a “word” must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in the CROSSWORD PUZZLE that is not interrupted by a blank space and contains every single letter square between two (2) blank spaces or the edge and a blank space. Every letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in “YOUR LETTERS” and be included to form a “word.” The possible complete words are shown in the CROSSWORD PUZZLE. Each possible complete word consists of three (3) or more letters and occupies an entire word space. All of the letters in a possible complete word must be matched in order to complete the word.

    (d) The holder of a winning ticket shall be entitled only to the highest prize won. 

    (10) The estimated odds of winning, value and number of prizes in Game Number 1393 are as follows:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    GAME PLAY

     

     

     

     

     

    WIN

     

     

     

    ESTIMATED

    ODDS OF

    1 IN

    NUMBER OF

    WINNERS IN

    178 POOLS OF

    180,000 TICKETS

    PER POOL

    2 WORDS

    $3

    10.00

    3,204,000

    2 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $6

    20.00

    1,602,000

    3 WORDS

    $6

    25.00

    1,281,600

    4 WORDS

    $10

    50.00

    640,800

    3 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $12

    100.00

    320,400

    4 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $20

    166.67

    192,240

    5 WORDS

    $20

    250.00

    128,160

    6 WORDS

    $30

    295.08

    108,580

    5 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $40

    600.00

    53,400

    7 WORDS

    $50

    360.00

    89,000

    6 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $60

    600.00

    53,400

    7 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $100

    1,200.00

    26,700

    8 WORDS

    $100

    1,200.00

    26,700

    8 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $200

    18,000.00

    1,780

    9 WORDS

    $200

    18,000.00

    1,780

    9 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $400

    9,000.00

    3,560

    10 WORDS

    $1,000

    90,000.00

    356

    10 WORDS + MONEYBAG

    $2,000

    180,000.00

    178

    11 WORDS

    $50,000

    801,000.00

    40

     

    (11) The estimated overall odds of winning some prize in Game Number 1393 are 1 in 4.14.  Prizes, including the top prizes, are subject to availability at the time of ticket purchase.  Prizes may be unavailable due to prior sale or other causes occurring in the normal course of business including, but not limited to, ticket damage, defect, theft, or loss. 

    (12) For reorders of Game Number 1393, the estimated odds of winning, value, and number of prizes shall be proportionate to the number of tickets reordered.

    (13) Payment of prizes for CROSSWORD CASH VAULT lottery tickets shall be made in accordance with the rule 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.

    Rulemaking Authority 24.105(9)(a), (b), (c), 24.109(1), 24.115(1) FS.  Law Implemented 24.105(9)(a), (b), (c), 24.115(1) FS.  History-New 8-2-18.

     

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

    EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2, 2018.

     

Document Information

Effective Date:
8/2/2018
Summary:
This emergency rule describes Game Number 1393, "CROSSWORD CASH VAULT," for which the Department of the Lottery will start selling tickets on a date to be determined by the Secretary of the Department. The rule sets forth the specifics of the game; determination of prizewinners; estimated odds of winning, value, and number of prizes in the game.
Contact:
Diane D. Schmidt, Legal Analyst, Department of the Lottery, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4011.
Related Rules: (1)
53ER18-41. Game Number 1393, CROSSWORD CASH VAULT