Volume 42 - Issue 18 - May 4, 2023
State of Kansas
Kansas Lottery
Temporary Administrative Regulations
Article 4.—INSTANT GAMES AND DRAWINGS
111-4-3743. “Double Bonus Crossword” instant ticket lottery game number 307. (a) The Kansas lottery may conduct an instant winner lottery game entitled “Double Bonus Crossword.” The rules for this game are contained in K.A.R. 111-3-1 et seq. and 111-4-3743.
(b) The “play symbols” for the “YOUR LETTERS,” “BONUS LETTERS,” “BONUS WORD,” and the crossword puzzle grid in this game are as follows: A–B–C–D–E–F–G–H–I–J–K–L–M–N–O–P–Q–R–S–T–U–V–W–X–Y–Z. There are no “play symbol captions” for the play symbols listed hereinabove.
The “prize box symbols” and “prize box symbol captions” for this game are as follows:
| Prize Box Symbols | Captions |
|---|---|
| $5.00 | FIVE$ |
| 10.00 | TEN$ |
| 25.00 | TWEN-FIV |
| 50.00 | FIFTY |
(c) For this game, a play symbol shall appear in each of 18 play spots within the “YOUR LETTERS” play area, in each of two play spots within the “BONUS LETTERS” play area, in each of the five play spots within the “BONUS WORD” play area, and a variable number of times within the crossword puzzle grid.
(d) The ticket numbers in each book of tickets in this game shall start with 000 and end with 149.
(e) The price of instant tickets sold by a retailer for this game shall be $2.00 each.
(f) “Double Bonus Crossword” consists of four play areas. In the upper part of the ticket there is a crossword puzzle grid that contains 11 spaces by 11 spaces covered by transparent latex. In the “YOUR LETTERS” play area, located in the lower part of the ticket, there are 18 letters located under opaque latex. To the right of the “YOUR LETTERS” play area is the “BONUS LETTERS” play area in which there are two letters covered by opaque latex. Imaged around each of the 18 “YOUR LETTERS” and two “BONUS LETTERS” there will be a four-sided box composed of solid lines. In the “BONUS WORD” play area, located below the “YOUR LETTERS” play area, there is a “BONUS WORD” with a prize box. Imaged around each of the five letters in the “BONUS WORD” there will be a four-sided box composed of solid lines. A player will remove the latex from the “YOUR LETTERS” and “BONUS LETTERS” play areas one letter at a time, and then for each matching letter in the crossword puzzle grid and the “BONUS WORD” play area scratch off the transparent latex. Each letter revealed in the “YOUR LETTERS” and “BONUS LETTERS” play areas may be used an unlimited number of times in the crossword puzzle grid. If a player reveals at least three complete words in the crossword puzzle grid, the player wins the corresponding prize in the prize legend. The prize legend on the front of the ticket indicates prizes won for number of words revealed. If a player reveals all letters in the “BONUS WORD,” the player wins the prize shown in the prize box.
The following prize legend will be displayed on the ticket:
| FIND | WIN |
|---|---|
| 3 words | Free Ticket |
| 4 words | $5 |
| 5 words | $10 |
| 6 words | $20 |
| 7 words | $100 |
| 8 words | $500 |
| 9 words | $2,000 |
| 10 words | $20,000 |
(g) To qualify as a complete word to win a prize in this game, the words revealed must meet the following requirements:
(1) must contain at least three letters;
(2) cannot be formed diagonally, run right to left or from bottom to top;
(3) must appear in an unbroken horizontal or vertical string of letters in the “crossword” puzzle grid;
(4) an unbroken string of letters cannot be interrupted by a black space and must contain every single letter square between two black spaces; and
(5) every single letter in the unbroken string must be revealed in the “YOUR LETTERS” or “BONUS LETTERS” play areas and be included to form a word.
(h) Each ticket in this game may win up to two times.
(i) Approximately 7,680,000 tickets shall be ordered initially for this instant game. Additional ticket orders shall have the same prize structure, the same number of prizes per prize pool of 240,000 tickets, and the same odds as were contained in the initial ticket order.
(j) The expected number and value of instant prizes in this game shall be as follows:
| Bonus Word | Prize | Winners Per 7,680,000 |
Prize Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | FREE | 1,280,000 | $0 | |
| $5 | $5 | 332,800 | $1,664,000 | |
| $5 | $5 | 15,360 | $76,800 | |
| $10 | $10 | 176,640 | $1,766,400 | |
| $10 | $10 | 8,704 | $87,040 | |
| $10 | $5 | $15 | 6,144 | $92,160 |
| $20 | $20 | 58,880 | $1,177,600 | |
| $10 | $10 | $20 | 5,120 | $102,400 |
| $25 | $25 | 2,560 | $64,000 | |
| $50 | $50 | 1,376 | $68,800 | |
| $100 | $100 | 7,680 | $768,000 | |
| $500 | $500 | 1,056 | $528,000 | |
| $2,000 | $2,000 | 224 | $448,000 | |
| $20,000 | $20,000 | 32 | $640,000 | |
| Players Loyalty Program | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||
| TOTAL | 1,896,576 | $7,558,200 |
(k) The odds of winning a prize in this game are approximately one in 4.05. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8720; effective, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
Article 5.—MULTI-STATE ONLINE GAMES AND DRAWINGS
111-5-230. Game description; retail sale of tickets. (a) “Lotto America” is a five out of 52 plus one out of 10 numbers lottery game drawn as part of the Lotto America draw event, which pays the grand prize, at the election of the player made in accordance with these rules or by a default election made in accordance with these rules, either on an annuitized pari-mutuel basis or as a single lump sum payment of the total funding held in the grand prize pool for the winning draw on a pari-mutuel basis. Except as provided in these rules, all other prizes are paid on a single payment basis.
(b) Lotto America winning numbers applicable to determine Lotto America prizes will be determined in the Lotto America draw event. During the draw event, five numbers shall be drawn from the first set of 52 numbers, and one number shall be drawn from the second set of 10 numbers, which shall constitute the winning numbers. Effective for draw events on and after April 17, 2023, the drawing shall be conducted on a digital draw system.
(c) To play Lotto America, a player shall select five different numbers, from one through 52 and one additional number from one through 10. The additional number may be the same as one of the first five numbers selected by the player.
(d) Plays can be purchased for one dollar ($1.00).
(e) Plays may be purchased from a terminal operated by a Kansas lottery retailer. The player may select a set of five numbers and one additional number by:
(1) communicating the six numbers to the retailer;
(2) marking six numbered circles in any one game board on a play slip and submitting the play slip to the retailer; or
(3) requesting a “computer pick” or “quick pick” from the retailer.
A player may choose the All Star Bonus multiplier option by marking the appropriate box on the play slip or by communicating to the retailer the desire to play the All Star Bonus multiplier option. If the All Star Bonus multiplier option is chosen, it shall apply to all boards played on that play slip. For each board upon which the All Star Bonus multiplier option is chosen, the player shall pay one additional dollar.
The retailer shall then issue a ticket from the terminal containing the selected set or sets of numbers, each of which constitutes a game play, and if applicable, whether or not the All Star Bonus multiplier option has been chosen for all plays on that play slip.
Plays may only be entered manually using the lottery terminal keypad or touch screen or by means of a play slip as approved by the Kansas lottery. Retailers shall not permit the use of play slips that are not approved by the Kansas lottery. Retailers shall not permit any device to be physically or wirelessly connected to a lottery terminal to enter plays, except as approved by the Kansas lottery.
(f) The maximum number of consecutive drawings on a single play purchase is 15.
(g) A validated ticket shall be the only proof of a game play or plays. The only method of claiming a prize or prizes shall be the submission of the winning ticket to and receipt of the ticket by the lottery or its authorized agent. A play slip shall have no pecuniary or prize value and shall not be used as evidence of a play purchase or of numbers selected.
(h) A play may not be voided or cancelled by returning the ticket to the selling retailer, including tickets that are printed in error. No play that is eligible for a prize can be returned to the Kansas lottery for credit. Plays accepted by retailers as returned plays and that cannot be re-sold shall be deemed owned by the bearer thereof unless the ticket has been signed.
(i) Ticket sales will end at approximately 8:59 p.m. central time (CT) on days on which drawings are conducted and will resume at approximately 9:04 p.m. central time (CT).
(j) Draws will be conducted by MUSL after the game is closed at approximately 8:59 p.m. central time (CT) and the draw official has verified that the game is closed, under conditions and procedures promulgated by MUSL and the Kansas lottery.
(k) Each player shall be responsible for verifying the accuracy of the game play or plays and other data printed on the ticket. The placing of plays is done at the player’s own risk through the online retailer who is deemed to be acting on behalf of the player in entering the play or plays. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; effective, T-111-12-5-17, Oct. 11, 2017; amended, T-111-12-13-21, Dec. 8, 2021; amended, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
Article 19.—SPECIFIC PLAYER LOYALTY CLUB RULES
111-19-149. Mid-Summer Cash Explosion Drawing. (a) The Kansas lottery may conduct a drawing entitled “Mid-Summer Cash Explosion” awarding 12 winners a cash prize of $500 each. Entries into the drawing will be accepted beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 3, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on August 27, 2023. The drawing will be conducted sometime after entry into the drawing has closed but before noon on August 31, 2023, at which time the winners will be announced.
(b) Only registered Kansas lottery PlayOn (“PlayOn”) members may enter the drawing. PlayOn members must enter themselves into the drawing according to the terms and conditions of PlayOn. Entries shall not be accepted that are submitted by any method other than through PlayOn.
(c) A total of 150 player loyalty club points are required for a PlayOn member to enter once. A player may enter the drawing as many times as his or her points allow, but may win only one cash prize.
(d) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for selecting winners and alternate winners shall be followed.
(e) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for contacting winners and the claiming of prizes shall be followed, except as follows: in this promotion the 10-day deadline for the winners to return their claim forms shall be 10 business days and commence with the date of the announcement of the winners. The Kansas lottery is not responsible for electronic malfunction or player error.
(f) By entering the drawing, entrant agrees to PlayOn terms and conditions.
(g) Winners are responsible for state and federal income taxes.
(h) Rules applicable to this online event drawing are contained in K.A.R. 111-19-149 and K.A.R. 111-18-1 et seq. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8720; effective, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
111-19-150. Sporting KC Experience drawing. (a) The Kansas lottery may conduct a drawing entitled “Sporting KC Experience” in which 15 Kansas lottery players will win tickets for the Sporting KC soccer game at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City on September 2, 2023. The Kansas lottery will accept entries into the drawing beginning at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on July 16, 2023. The drawing will be conducted sometime after entry into the drawing has closed but before noon on July 20, 2023, at which time the winners will be announced.
(b) Only registered PlayOn members may enter the drawing. PlayOn members must enter themselves into the drawing according to the terms and conditions of PlayOn. Entries shall not be accepted that are submitted by any method other than through PlayOn.
(c) A total of 330 player loyalty club points are required for a PlayOn member to enter once in the drawing. A player may enter the drawing as many times as his or her points allow, but may win only one prize package.
(d) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for selecting the winners and alternate winners shall be followed.
(e) The prize packages shall consist of the following:
(1) The Kansas lottery shall award the first three winners drawn a suite package consisting of four suite tickets, a VIP parking pass and $400 cash. Each prize package is valued at approximately $2,302; and
(2) The next 12 winners drawn will receive a general admission package consisting of four general admission game tickets and $300 cash. Each prize package is valued at approximately $512.
(f) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for contacting winners and the claiming of prizes shall be followed, except as follows: in this promotion the 10-day deadline for the winner to return their claim form shall be 10 business days and commence with the date of the announcement of the winner. The Kansas lottery is not responsible for electronic malfunction or player error.
(g) All winners and guests shall release the Kansas lottery from any liability for injuries sustained while redeeming any portion of the prize. Winners shall comply with the terms and conditions associated with each portion of any prize, including all venue policies, and shall follow the directions of lottery staff and event security.
(h) In the event any prize awarded for this drawing is postponed, changed, or canceled in whole or in part, no cash prize substitutions shall be provided.
(i) The Kansas lottery retains the right to substitute an alternate prize of approximate equal value.
(j) By entering the drawing, entrant agrees to PlayOn terms and conditions.
(k) State and federal withholding taxes will be paid by the Kansas lottery when applicable.
(l) A player must have a smart phone to accept Sporting KC tickets.
(m) Rules applicable to this online event drawing are contained in K.A.R. 111-19-150 and K.A.R. 111-18-1 et seq. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8720; effective, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
111-19-151. K-State Football Gameday Experience drawing. (a) The Kansas lottery may conduct a drawing entitled “K-State Football Gameday Experience” in which 33 Kansas lottery players will win tickets to a 2023 Kansas State University football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The Kansas lottery will accept entries into the drawing beginning at 12:01 a.m. on June 5, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2023. The drawing will be conducted sometime after entry into the drawing has closed but before noon on August 10, 2023, at which time the winners will be announced.
(b) Only registered Kansas lottery PlayOn (“PlayOn”) members may enter the drawing. PlayOn members must enter themselves into the drawing according to the terms and conditions of PlayOn. Entries shall not be accepted that are submitted by any method other than through PlayOn.
(c) A total of 356 player loyalty club points are required for a PlayOn member to enter once in the drawing. A player may enter the drawing as many times as his or her points allow, but may win only one prize package.
(d) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for selecting winners and alternate winners shall be followed, except in this promotion 10 alternates will be drawn.
(e) The prize packages shall consist of the following:
(1) The Kansas lottery shall award the first three winners drawn season tickets for four people and a parking pass for the 2023 Kansas State University Football season, with each prize package valued at approximately $2,556.34; and
(2) The next 30 winners drawn will receive 2023 Kansas State University Football game suite level tickets for two people at a regular season home game with a date to be determined by the Kansas lottery. All 30 winners shall also receive a parking pass for that game, two game programs and food and non-alcoholic beverages in the suite. Each prize package is valued at approximately $2,500.00.
(f) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for contacting winners and the claiming of prizes shall be followed, except in this promotion the 10-day deadline for the winners to return their claim forms shall commence with the date of the announcement of the winners. The Kansas lottery is not responsible for electronic malfunction or player error.
(g) All winners and guests shall release the Kansas lottery from any liability for injuries sustained while redeeming any portion of the prize. Winners shall comply with the terms and conditions associated with each portion of any prize, including all venue policies, and shall follow the directions of lottery staff and event security.
(h) In the event any prize awarded for this drawing is postponed, changed, or canceled in whole or in part, no cash prize substitutions shall be provided.
(i) The Kansas lottery retains the right to substitute an alternate prize of approximate equal value.
(j) By entering the drawings, entrant agrees to PlayOn terms and conditions.
(k) State and federal withholding taxes will be paid by the Kansas lottery when applicable.
(l) Winners must provide an address suitable for shipping as needed for prize delivery.
(m) Rules applicable to this online event drawing are contained in K.A.R. 111-19-151 and K.A.R. 111-18-1 et seq. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8720; effective, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
111-19-152. Jayhawk Football Gameday Experience drawing. (a) The Kansas lottery may conduct a drawing entitled “Jayhawk Football Gameday Experience” in which 32 Kansas lottery players will win tickets to a 2023 KU Football game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The Kansas lottery will accept entries into the drawing beginning at 12:01 a.m. on June 5, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on July 23, 2023. The drawing will be conducted sometime after entry into the drawing has closed but before noon on July 27, 2023, at which time the winners will be announced.
(b) Only registered Kansas lottery PlayOn (“PlayOn”) members may enter the drawing. PlayOn members must enter themselves into the drawing according to the terms and conditions of PlayOn. Entries shall not be accepted which are submitted by any method other than through PlayOn.
(c) A total of 273 player loyalty club points are required for a PlayOn member to enter once in the drawing. A player may enter the drawing as many times as his or her points allow, but may win only one prize package.
(d) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for selecting winners and alternate winners shall be followed, except in this promotion 10 alternates will be drawn.
(e) The prize packages shall consist of the following:
(1) The Kansas lottery shall award the first three winners drawn season tickets for two people and a parking pass for the 2023 Kansas University Football season. Each prize package is valued at approximately $1,730.99;
(2) The next 21 winners drawn will receive 2023 Kansas University Football game suite level tickets for two people as follows:
(A) The first three winners will receive tickets to the first regular season home game;
(B) The next three winners will receive tickets to the second regular season home game;
(C) The next three winners will receive tickets to the third regular season home game;
(D) The next three winners will receive tickets to the fourth regular season home game;
(E) The next three winners will receive tickets to the fifth regular season home game;
(F) The next three winners will receive tickets to the sixth regular season home game;
(G) The next three winners will receive tickets to the seventh regular season home game;
(H) All 21 winners shall also receive a parking pass for that game and food and non-alcoholic beverages in the suite. Each prize package is valued at approximately $450.00;
(3) The last eight winners drawn will receive general admission tickets for four people for the Kansas University Football home opener game on August 31, 2023; entry into a hospitality tent prior to kickoff; and food and non-alcoholic beverages in the hospitality tent. Each prize package is valued at approximately $500.00.
(f) The procedures set forth in K.A.R. 111-18-5 for contacting the winner and the claiming of prizes shall be followed, except in this promotion the 10-day deadline for the winner to return their claim form shall commence with the date of the announcement of the winner. The Kansas lottery is not responsible for electronic malfunction or player error.
(g) All winners and guests shall release the Kansas lottery from any liability for injuries sustained while redeeming any portion of the prize. Winners shall comply with the terms and conditions associated with each portion of any prize, including all venue policies, and shall follow the directions of lottery staff and event security.
(h) In the event any prize awarded for this drawing is postponed, changed, or canceled in whole or in part, no cash prize substitutions shall be provided.
(i) The Kansas lottery retains the right to substitute an alternate prize of approximate equal value.
(j) By entering the drawings, entrant agrees to PlayOn terms and conditions.
(k) State and federal withholding taxes will be paid by the Kansas lottery when applicable.
(l) A player must have a smart phone to accept general admission tickets.
(m) Winners of season tickets and suite tickets must provide an address suitable for shipping as needed for prize delivery.
(n) Rules applicable to this online event drawing are contained in K.A.R. 111-19-152 and K.A.R. 111-18-1 et seq. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8720; effective, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
Article 302.—SPECIFIC LOTTERY FACILITY GAMES AT LOTTERY GAMING FACILITIES; CRAPS
111-302-4. Characteristics of the game. (a) Craps is played on one or both halves of a large rectangular shaped table or at a small table designed for a single dealer.
(b) A cloth covering the table has areas for all possible bets that can be made.
(c) Two dice as described in K.A.R. 111-302-2 are required to play the game.
(d) The large table layout is divided in half and both halves are imprinted the same.
(e) For each large table with both halves open for play there is a dealer located on each half of the table, a box person that sits between the two dealers and stickperson that is positioned at the center of the opposite side of the table.
(f) If only half of a large table is open for play, only one dealer and a stickperson are required.
(g) At a large table with both halves open for play, the players are able to play on either half of the table along the far side away from the stickperson and the dealers. If only half of the large table is open for play, the players are able to play on only the open half of the table along the far side away from the stickperson and the dealer.
(h) A small table layout approximates half a large table layout but shall have a maximum of eight player positions. Players may play at any open player position at a small table. On a small table only one dealer is required and no stickperson or box person is required. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710 and K.S.A. 74-8748; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 74-8710; effective, T-111-12-24-09, Dec. 3, 2009; amended, T-111-12-7-10, Oct. 6, 2010; amended, T-111-2-27-18, Dec. 6, 2017; amended, T-111-12-20-19, Nov. 13, 2019; amended, T-111-4-20-23, April 12, 2023.)
Stephen W. Durrell
Executive Director
Kansas Lottery
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