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1 Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Lotteries Rule This Rule is prepared by the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation v.

2 Lotteries Rule Queensland Lotteries Rule Contents Section Page Part Preliminary... Short title... Commencement... Classification as, conduct of and prizes in, lotteries... Definitions... References to system entries... Names for computer generated entries... Part Registration... 7 Registration of players and lottery agents... 8 Players register... 9 Lottery agents register... Application for player registration... Lottery operator to issue player cards... Lottery operator to issue lottery agency cards... Registered numbers or entries... Changes in information for players register... Changes in information for agents register... Part Syndicates... Meaning of syndicate... 7 Who may form a syndicate... 8 Forming a syndicate... 9 Sale of syndicate shares... Unsold shares in a syndicate... Entry on behalf of a group prohibited for lottery agents... 7 Part Entering and drawing of a lottery... 7 Ways of entering a drawing of a lottery... 7 Drawing of a lottery... 7 Completing an entry form... 8

3 Lotteries Rule Acceptance of an entry... 8 Lottery ticket... 8 Part Claiming a prize Definition for pt Computer system to identify prize-winning entries... 9 Payment for division prizes... Death of a winner of a prize... Payment for prizes other than division prizes paper tickets... Lottery operator may send a cheque for a prize to a registered player... Lottery operator may ask for statutory declaration and proof of identity... Request to stop payment of a prize... Use of security codes and other tests to check lottery tickets and prizes... Gaming terminal can not read paper ticket... 7 Lottery tickets are property of lottery operator... Part Miscellaneous... 8 Marking paper entry forms... 9 Application of provisions of rule to instant scratch-its... Application of provisions of rule to Lucky Lotteries... Application of provisions of rule to promotional lottery... Application of provisions of rule to set for life... Schedule Monday and Wednesday gold lotto... Part Preliminary... Gaming scheme known as Monday and Wednesday gold lotto... Definitions... Part Entering a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto... Ways of entering Monday and Wednesday gold lotto... Minimum number of standard entries... 7 Asking for an entry... 7 Completing an entry form System entry With-the-field entry Top up entry... 9 Multi-week sale... 9 Advance sale... 9 Part Drawing Monday and Wednesday gold lotto... Drawing the numbers... Winning selections for each prize division... Only prize for a standard entry... Part Distribution of prize pools... Bonus prize reserve... Distribution of division prizes...

4 Lotteries Rule 7 Distribution of net prize pool... 8 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division... 9 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares... Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries... Appendix. System prize combinations... Schedule Saturday gold lotto... Part Preliminary... Gaming scheme known as Saturday gold lotto... Definitions... Part Entering a drawing of Saturday gold lotto... 7 Ways of entering Saturday gold lotto... 7 Minimum number of standard entries... 8 Asking for an entry... 8 Completing an entry form System entry With-the-field entry Top up entry... Multi-week sale... Advance sale... Part Drawing Saturday gold lotto... Drawing the numbers... Winning selections for each prize division... Only prize for a standard entry... Part Distribution of prize pools... Bonus prize reserve... Distribution of net prize pool... 7 Jackpot of division prize pool... 8 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division... 9 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares... Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries... Appendix. System prize combinations... Schedule Powerball... 7 Part Preliminary... 7 Gaming scheme known as powerball... 7 Definitions... 7 Meaning of standard entry... 7 Part Entering a drawing of powerball... 8 Ways of entering powerball... 8 Minimum number of standard entries... 9 Asking for an entry Completing an entry form... 9

5 Lotteries Rule 8 System entry... 9 Standard powerhit entry... System powerhit entry... Top up entry... With-the-field entry... Multi-week sale... Advance sale... Part Drawing powerball... Drawing the numbers... Winning selections for each prize division... 7 Only prize for a standard entry... Part Distribution of prize pools... 8 Bonus prize reserve... 9 Distribution of net prize pool... Jackpot of division prize pool... Divisions 7 prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division... Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares... Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries... 7 Appendix. System prize combinations... 8 Appendix. Powerhit prize combinations... Schedule Pools... Part Preliminary... Gaming scheme known as pools... Definitions... Part Entering a drawing of pools... Ways of entering pools... Minimum number of standard entries... Asking for an entry... Completing an entry form... 7 System entry... 8 With-the-field entry... 9 Top up entry... Multi-week sale... Advance sale... Part Drawing pools... Deciding the numbers... Ranking of matches... Result of eligible reserve match taken to be result of void match... 7 Deciding numbers results for 8 matches... 8 Deciding numbers results for between 7 and 7 matches Deciding numbers results for fewer than 7 matches... 8

6 Lotteries Rule 8 Winning selections for each prize division Only prize for a standard entry... 9 Part Distribution of prize pools... 9 Bonus prize reserve... 9 Distribution of net prize pool... 7 Jackpot of division prize pool... 7 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division... 7 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares... 7 Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries... 7 Appendix. System prize combinations... 7 Schedule Super... 7 Part Preliminary... 7 Gaming scheme known as super... 7 Definitions... 7 Part Entering a drawing of super... 7 Ways of entering super... 7 Completing an entry form... 7 Processing an entry... 7 Part Drawing super... 7 Drawing the numbers Winning selections for each prize division Only prize for an entry... 7 Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve... 7 Distribution of net prize pool Jackpot of division prize pool Schedule Oz lotto Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as oz lotto Definitions Part Entering a drawing of oz lotto Ways of entering oz lotto Minimum number of standard entries Asking for an entry Completing an entry form System entry With-the-field entry Top up entry... 8 Multi-week sale... 8 Advance sale... 8 Part Drawing oz lotto... 8

7 7 Lotteries Rule Drawing the numbers... 8 Winning selections for each prize division... 8 Only prize for a standard entry... 8 Part Distribution of prize pools... 8 Bonus prize reserve... 8 Distribution of net prize pool Jackpot of division prize pool Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares... 8 Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries... 8 Appendix. System prize combinations Schedule 7 Instant scratch-its... Part Preliminary... Gaming scheme known as instant scratch-its... Definitions... Computer system... Part Printing of tickets... Approval of game or type of game of instant scratch-its... Game specifications... Information to be printed on tickets... 7 Inspection of tickets... Part Entering and drawing instant scratch-its... 8 Entering instant scratch-its... 9 Drawings... Part Claim and payment of an instant prize... Claiming an instant prize... Captions are taken to be part of symbols... Payment by lottery agent... Payment of prize to be made to only person... Ticket identifier... Winning ticket not recognised... Void tickets Instant prizes... 7 Part Secondary drawing Selecting the winning tickets in a secondary drawing... 7 Part Payment of prizes in a secondary drawing Notice to prize winners... 8 Payment of prizes in a secondary drawing... 8 Schedule 8 Lucky Lotteries... 9 Part Preliminary... 9 Gaming scheme known as Lucky Lotteries

8 8 Lotteries Rule Definitions... 9 Part Entering a drawing of Lucky Lotteries... Objective in entering... Ways of entering Lucky Lotteries... Multi-draw entry... Advance sale... Part Processing an entry... 7 Processing an entry... 8 Same ticket number generated for more than entry... Part Drawing of Lucky Lotteries... 9 Drawing the numbers... Winning prizes... Time for drawing... Malfunction of drawing equipment... Part Distribution of prize pools... Bonus prize reserve... Distribution of net prize pool... Appendix 8. Ticket pool and prize structure for Lucky Lottery... Appendix 8. Ticket pool and prize structure for Lucky Lottery... Schedule 9 Promotional lottery... Part Preliminary... Gaming scheme known as promotional lottery... Definitions... Advertising... Part Entering a drawing of promotional lottery... How to enter a drawing of promotional lottery... Part Drawing promotional lottery... 8 Drawing promotional lottery... 8 Time for drawing... 8 Part Approved schedule Approved schedule... 9 Schedule Set For Life... 9 Part Preliminary... 9 Gaming scheme known as set for life... 9 Definitions... 9 Part Entering a drawing of set for life... Ways of entering set for life... Number of standard entries... Completing an entry form Top up entry... 8 Multi-week sale... 8

9 9 Lotteries Rule 9 Advance sale... Part Drawing set for life... Drawing the numbers... Malfunction of drawing equipment... Winning selections for each prize level... Only prize for a standard entry... Part Distribution of prize pools... Bonus prize reserve... Distribution of st prizes... Distribution of net prize pool... 7 Prize Levels 8 prize pool to be added to pool for next lower or higher division... Table of versions... Lotteries Rule [as notified in the Queensland Government Gazette on July ] 9

10 Lotteries Rule Part Preliminary Short title This rule may be cited as the Lotteries Rule. Commencement This rule commences on July. Classification as, conduct of and prizes in, lotteries () Each schedule relates to a gaming scheme. () Each gaming scheme is classified as a lottery and has the name given in the schedule relating to it. () This rule regulates the conduct of, and prizes in, each lottery. () This rule applies to each lottery that is an approved lottery. () In this rule a reference to a lottery operator in association with a reference, whether direct or indirect, to a lottery is a reference to the lottery operator conducting the lottery. Definitions In this rule advance sale means the sale of a lottery ticket for a drawing of a lottery other than the first drawing after the purchase of the ticket and in relation to set for life means the sale of a lottery ticket for a drawing of a lottery other than the first 7 drawings after the purchase of the ticket. agency card see section (). agency card number see section (). agent s payment limit means the amount a lottery operator and a lottery agent have agreed is the maximum amount the agent may pay. astropick means a computer generated selection of numbers, for an entry in a drawing of a lottery, in which a star sign selected by the person entering the drawing, and the time of entry, are used by the computer to generate the selection of numbers. computer generated means randomly selected by a lottery operator s computer system. control number, for a lottery ticket, see section ()(k)(ii). division see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7.

11 Lotteries Rule electronic form, in relation to submitting an entry form, means submitting the entry form by using the internet, mobile phone or another approved form of communication, in a way that is accepted by a lottery operator. gaming terminal see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. gold lotto means Monday and Wednesday gold lotto or Saturday gold lotto. instant scratch-its see schedule 7. lottery agents register means the register kept by a lottery operator under section 9(). lotto means Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, Saturday gold lotto or oz lotto. lucky lotteries, see schedule 8. malfunction, means a failure of the drawing equipment or any part of it (or any occurrence which causes a failure of the drawing equipment or any part of it) to operate in the manner in which it is designed to operate. Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, see schedule. multi-week sale see section B of the Lotteries Regulation 7. oz lotto see schedule. panel, for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules to or, see section of the schedule relating to the lottery. paper ticket see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. place of operation means for a lottery operator the lottery operator s place of operation under section () of the Act; or for a lottery agent the agent s place of operation under section () of the Act. player account means an account established under the Lotteries Regulation 7. player card number see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. players register means the register kept by a lottery operator under section 8(). pools see schedule. powerball see schedule. powerhit entry see schedule, section. prize see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. registered lottery agent means a lottery agent registered in the lottery agents register.

12 Lotteries Rule registered numbers for a registered player for a lottery, means the numbers that the player has registered under section (); or for a lottery agent, means the numbers that the lottery agent has registered under section (). registered player see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. Saturday gold lotto see schedule. selling fee see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. set for life see schedule. standard entry for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules,,,, 8 or see section of the schedule relating to the lottery; or for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedule, see schedule, section. subscription see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. super see schedule. super number means a number made up of digits that is used for entering a drawing of super. syndicate see section. syndicate player means a person who purchases, holds and bears a valid syndicate share. syndicate share see schedule of the Lotteries Regulation 7. syndicating entity see section 7. system entry, for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules to or, see section of the schedule relating to the lottery. system quickpick, for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules to or, means a system entry in the drawing of the lottery by a quickpick. top up entry, for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules to, or, see section of the schedule relating to the lottery. unrestricted player means a person registered in the players register as an unrestricted player under section 7AA of the Lotteries Regulation 7. References to system entries A system entry in a drawing of an approved lottery may be described by reference to the number of numbers selected for the entry. Example

13 Lotteries Rule A system entry in a drawing of a lottery for which 7 numbers are selected may be described as a system 7 entry. Names for computer generated entries A lottery operator may, with the chief executive s approval, use any name the lottery operator considers appropriate for an entry that is computer generated. Part Registration 7 Registration of players and lottery agents A lottery operator may register players or lottery agents. 8 Players register () A lottery operator must keep a players register stating the following information for each registered player (d) the player s name and address; if the player has registered numbers or registered entries for a lottery the registered numbers or registered entries; if the player has a player account (i) the information required for the account under the lottery operator s control system; and (ii) whether the player is a restricted player or an unrestricted player; other information (if any) the lottery operator reasonably considers is appropriate for registration of the player. () If a registered player asks to be told the details about the player contained in the players register, the lottery operator must tell the player the details. 9 Lottery agents register () A lottery operator must keep a lottery agents register stating the following information for each registered lottery agent (d) the agent s name; each place of operation of the lottery agent, including its (i) trading name; and (ii) address; if the agent has registered numbers or registered entries the registered numbers or registered entries; other information (if any) the lottery operator reasonably

14 Lotteries Rule considers is appropriate for registration of the agent. () If a registered lottery agent asks to be told the details about the agent contained in the lottery agents register, the lottery operator must tell the agent the details. Application for player registration () A person may apply to be registered with a lottery operator by giving the information required, under section 8, for the players register to the lottery operator or a lottery agent; or completing a player registration application form made available by the lottery operator and giving the form to the lottery operator or a lottery agent. Lottery operator to issue player cards () A lottery operator who registers a person as a registered player must give the person a card (a player card). () The player card must state a unique number (a player card number) allocated by the lottery operator. () only player card will be issued upon registration. Lottery operator to issue lottery agency cards () A lottery operator who registers a lottery agent as a registered lottery agent must give the agent a card (an agency card) for each place of operation the agent is registered. () Each agency card must state a unique number (an agency card number) allocated by the lottery operator. Registered numbers or entries () A lottery agent or a lottery operator may, if asked by a registered player (d) register a group of numbers (playing numbers) for the player for entering a drawing of lotto, pools or powerball; or register a super entry for the player; or register another type of entry for the player; or if playing numbers are registered for the player change the playing numbers for the player. () A lottery agent or lottery operator may register more than entry type or group of playing numbers for a registered player. () A lottery agent or lottery operator may register playing numbers or entry types for the agent. Changes in information for players register

15 Lotteries Rule () To change the information contained in the players register about a registered player, the registered player must complete a change of details form made available by the lottery operator; and give the form to the lottery operator or a lottery agent of the lottery operator. () If the change required is a change in the player s name, the player must show the lottery operator or lottery agent appropriate documents to explain the change. () A registered player is not required to complete a change of details form if the change required is a change in the player s address, or the correction of a typographical error. Changes in information for agents register A lottery operator may change the information contained in the lottery agents register for a registered lottery agent if notified by the agent of a change in information; or an agency agreement is amended; or the agent s information in the register is no longer correct. Part Syndicates Meaning of syndicate A syndicate is an arrangement under which a type of entry, or combination of types of entries, in a drawing of an approved lottery (other than set for life) is divided into a number of equal shares (each a syndicate share). nb to remove any doubt, a syndicate cannot be entered in to for set for life. 7 Who may form a syndicate The following (each a syndicating entity) may form a syndicate under this part, for lotto, pools, powerball or super a lottery operator; a lottery agent; a group of or more lottery agents. 8 Forming a syndicate A syndicating entity forms a syndicate by registering the following for the syndicate on the lottery

16 Lotteries Rule operator s computer system (i) the lottery or lotteries to which the syndicate relates; (ii) for a syndicate formed by a lottery agent or a group of or more lottery agents, each place of operation where the syndicate shares will be available for sale; (iii) for a syndicate formed by a group of or more lottery agents, the number of syndicate shares each lottery agent is responsible to sell; and selecting the following for the syndicate from the options available on the lottery operator s computer system (i) the type of entry, or combination of types of entries, in the lottery or lotteries to which the syndicate relates; (ii) the number of syndicate shares in the syndicate. 9 Sale of syndicate shares A syndicate share must not be sold at a place other than a place of operation of a lottery agent or lottery operator registered on the lottery operator s computer system for the sale of shares in the syndicate. Unsold shares in a syndicate () If a syndicate share is not sold minutes before entries close for the drawing of the first scheduled lottery to which the share relates, the share is automatically issued to for a syndicate formed by lottery agent the lottery agent that formed the syndicate; or for a syndicate formed by a group of or more lottery agents (i) the lottery agent who is responsible for the sale of the share; or (ii) if the syndicate share was sold and then cancelled by a lottery agent the lottery agent who cancelled the share; or for a syndicate formed by a lottery operator (i) if the syndicate share was sold and then cancelled by a lottery agent the lottery agent who cancelled the share; or (ii) otherwise the lottery operator. () If a syndicate share is issued under subsection, or (i), the lottery operator must, under the control system, collect the amount owing for the share from the lottery agent to whom the share is issued under subsection ().

17 7 Lotteries Rule Entry on behalf of a group prohibited for lottery agents A lottery agent may not enter a drawing of a lottery on behalf of a group of persons other than under this part. Part Entering and drawing of a lottery Ways of entering a drawing of a lottery () A person may only enter a drawing of a lottery in a way stated in the schedule relating to the lottery. () If a schedule states that a person may use a completed entry form to enter a drawing of a lottery, the person may (d) give the entry form, in person, to a lottery agent at the agent s place of operation; or subject to subsection (), submit the entry form to a lottery operator in electronic form; or give the entry form, in person, to a lottery operator at the lottery operator s place of operation; or subject to subsection (), send the entry form by mail to a lottery operator. () A person may enter a drawing of a lottery under subsection (), only if the person is a registered player with a player account; and uses the account for buying a lottery ticket for the entry. () A person may enter a drawing of a lottery under subsection ()(d), only if the lottery operator has agreed to receive the entry form by mail; and the person enters the drawing as a registered player. Drawing of a lottery () Each draw of a lottery will be identified by a Draw number and conducted in a manner set out in the Schedule relevant to that lottery. () In the event of a malfunction in the conduct of the draw for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedules -, subject to section (): (i) any numbered ball deemed drawn in accordance with these Rules prior to the occurrence of the malfunction is a valid and properly drawn number; 7

18 8 Lotteries Rule (ii) any numbered ball drawn after the occurrence of the malfunction will be deemed not to be drawn in accordance with these Rules and will not constitute a valid and properly drawn number; and (iii) the balance of the draw will be conducted and the remaining number of balls required to be drawn will be drawn. for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedule 8, refer to Part, section of that schedule. for a drawing of an approved lottery under schedule, refer to Part, section of that schedule. Completing an entry form If a person uses an entry form to enter a drawing of a lottery, the person must complete the entry form in accordance with the rules stated in the schedule relating to the lottery. Acceptance of an entry () A lottery agent or a lottery operator may accept an entry in a drawing of a lottery only if the price of a lottery ticket for the entry has been paid; and for an entry for which an entry form has been used, the entry form has been properly completed. () A lottery operator is taken to have accepted an entry in a drawing of a lottery only when the entry is recorded in the lottery operator s computer system as having been accepted. () Subsection () does not apply to a syndicate share automatically issued under section (). Lottery ticket () A lottery agent or lottery operator who processes a person s entry for a drawing of a lottery must give the person a lottery ticket stating the following information for the entry (d) (e) (f) the number or numbers to identify each drawing of the lottery the person is entering; the price of the lottery ticket; the date and time of the entry; if the person has entered the drawing of the lottery as a registered player the person s player card number; the numbers selected in the entry, unless paragraph (f) applies; if the person has used the person s registered numbers for 8

19 9 Lotteries Rule the entry the registered numbers; (g) if the entry is by a computer generated entry or astropick an indication it is by a computer generated entry or astropick; (h) (i) (j) if the entry is by an astropick the star sign selected; if the entry is a standard or system entry for powerball the powerball number; if the entry is a powerhit entry an indication it is a powerhit entry; (ja) if the entry is a syndicate share an indication it is a syndicate share and the number of shares; (k) (l) if the lottery ticket is a paper ticket (i) the number of the lottery agent s or lottery operator s gaming terminal; and (ii) a unique number (a control number) and bar code for the ticket; other information, if any (i) required for the lottery ticket under the schedule relating to the lottery; or (ii) that the lottery operator considers appropriate. () If a person submits an entry form to a lottery operator in electronic form, the lottery operator is taken to have given the person a lottery ticket under subsection () if the lottery operator has issued the ticket in electronic form; and at the time the ticket was issued, it was reasonable for the lottery operator to expect that the ticket would be readily accessible by the person so as to be useable for subsequent reference. () If a person sends an entry form by mail to a lottery operator, the lottery operator is taken to have given the person a lottery ticket under subsection () if the lottery operator has sent the ticket by mail to the person s last known address. Part Claiming a prize 7 Definition for pt In this part prize includes a share of a prize for the holder of a syndicate share. 9

20 Lotteries Rule 8 Computer system to identify prize-winning entries () The prize-winning entries for a drawing of a lottery are the entries identified by the lottery operator s computer system. () If a person has a lottery ticket that appears to be a prize-winning ticket, but the computer system does not initially identify it as a prize-winning ticket, the lottery operator must investigate why the computer system did not identify the ticket. () The lottery operator (d) must not pay a prize for the ticket; and must tell the chief executive an investigation is required and the reason for the investigation; and must start the investigation as soon as practicable; and must complete the investigation within months after the drawing. () When the investigation is complete, the lottery operator must obtain the chief executive s approval before paying the prize. () If the chief executive considers it appropriate in all the circumstances to pay the prize, the chief executive may approve the payment and the lottery operator may make the payment. 9 Payment for division prizes () A lottery operator may pay a division prize to a person if the person gives the lottery operator a paper ticket that is a division prize-winning ticket; or the person has entered the drawing as a registered player. () For each lottery other than set for life, the lottery operator may wait days after the drawing of the lottery before paying a the days. () In the case of set for life, the lottery operator may wait days after the drawing of the lottery before making payment of the first instalment of the st prize, in accordance with section of Part of Schedule. () The right of a division winner to receive payment of a division prize is not transferable or assignable. () This section is subject to sections 8() to (), and. Death of a winner of a prize () If the winner of a prize dies before all instalments of the prize have been made, the lottery operator must pay the total of the unpaid instalments in a single lump sum to the deceased winner s

21 Lotteries Rule estate, subject to the provision of documentation acceptable to the lottery operator. Payment for prizes other than division prizes paper tickets () This section applies if a person has a paper ticket for an entry in a drawing of a lottery and claims a prize, other than a division prize, in the drawing. () A lottery agent or lottery operator to whom the person gives the ticket, must use a gaming terminal to find out whether the ticket is a prize-winning ticket in the drawing. () Subject to sections 8() to (), 9 and, the lottery agent or lottery operator must pay the prize as soon as practicable after it is claimed. () However, if the person gives the lottery ticket to a lottery agent, the lottery agent must not pay the prize to the person if (d) the agent reasonably believes the person is not the owner of the ticket; or the lottery operator has entered, on the lottery operator s computer system, an instruction to stop payment of the prize; or the lottery operator s computer system (i) indicates the prize has already been paid; or (ii) does not identify the ticket as a prize-winning ticket in the drawing; or the prize is more than the agent s payment limit. () If the agent can not pay the prize under subsection (), and the person still wishes to claim a prize, the person must claim the prize directly from the lottery operator; or () If the lottery ticket was issued to a registered player, the agent may pay the prize without checking whether the person claiming the prize is the registered player. Lottery operator may send a cheque for a prize to a registered player () This section applies if the lottery operator s computer system indicates that a participant in a drawing of a lottery is a registered player; and the participant s lottery ticket wins a prize (other than a prize in division of the drawing). () The lottery operator may send a cheque by post for the prize to the

22 Lotteries Rule registered player or by remittance of the funds into a player account or nominated bank account. () However, the lottery operator need not send the cheque under subsection () if it appears to the lottery operator that the name or address in the players register for the registered player is incorrect, or is not adequate for the safe delivery of the cheque. Lottery operator may ask for statutory declaration and proof of identity Before a lottery operator pays a prize, the lottery operator may ask the person claiming the prize to complete a statutory declaration to the effect that the person is the owner of the prize-winning lottery ticket; and to give proof of the person s identity. Request to stop payment of a prize () This section applies if a person (a claimant) claims that (i) a paper ticket for an entry in a drawing of a lottery has been lost or stolen; or (ii) another person, who may otherwise receive payment of a prize for an entry in a drawing of a lottery, is not lawfully entitled to receive payment of the prize; and makes a request to a lottery operator to stop payment of the prize. () For subsection ()(ii), it is not necessary that the claimant knows the identity of the other person. () The request to stop payment of the prize may be completed on a form made available by the lottery operator for the request; and accompanied by a search fee in the amount stated under the lottery operator s control system. () The lottery operator may stop payment of the prize. () If the lottery operator stops payment of the prize under subsection (), the lottery operator must not pay the prize until the lottery operator has investigated the claim under subsection (); and is satisfied about the lawful entitlement to receive payment of the prize. Use of security codes and other tests to check lottery tickets and prizes

23 Lotteries Rule () A lottery operator may record security codes on, or put into effect other tests for, lottery tickets for making sure forged or fraudulently altered tickets are not taken to be winning tickets; and for deciding (i) whether a ticket is a winning ticket; and (ii) if the ticket is a winning ticket the amount of the prize. () If the lottery operator or a lottery agent decides that a ticket does not display a valid security code or satisfy other tests for the ticket, the lottery operator or lottery agent must not pay a prize for the ticket. () Subsection () has effect even though the ticket appears to be a valid winning ticket. Gaming terminal can not read paper ticket () This section applies if a person gives a paper ticket to a lottery agent at the agent s place of operation; and the gaming terminal at the agent s place of operation can not read the ticket. () If the control number on the ticket is not legible and the person claims a prize the lottery agent must not pay the prize; and the person must claim the prize directly from the lottery operator. () If the control number on the ticket is legible and the person claims a prize, the lottery agent must use the gaming terminal to enter the control number on the lottery operator s computer system. () If the computer system identifies the control number as the number of a prize-winning lottery ticket, the lottery agent may deal with the ticket as a prize-winning ticket. 7 Lottery tickets are property of lottery operator A lottery ticket remains the lottery operator s property at all times. Part Miscellaneous 8 Marking paper entry forms If a person uses a paper entry form to enter a drawing of a lottery, the person must not, without the approval of the lottery operator,

24 Lotteries Rule mark the entry form for a purpose other than completing the entry form under this rule. 9 Application of provisions of rule to instant scratch-its () The provisions of this rule (other than the schedules) apply to instant scratch-its only to the extent they can be sensibly applied having regard to the provisions of schedule 7. () Without limiting subsection () part does not apply; and part, other than sections () and (), does not apply. part, other than sections to, does not apply. Application of provisions of rule to Lucky Lotteries () The provisions of this rule (other than the schedules) apply to Lucky Lotteries only to the extent they can be sensibly applied having regard to the provisions of schedule 8. () A reference in this rule to a division in a lottery is taken to be a reference to an equivalent prize level for Lucky Lotteries. Example A reference to a division prize is taken to be a reference to a prize in the highest category of prizes in a drawing of Lucky Lotteries. Application of provisions of rule to promotional lottery The provisions of this rule (other than the schedules) apply to promotional lottery only to the extent they can be sensibly applied having regard to the provisions of schedule 9 Application of provisions of rule to set for life () The provisions of this rule (other than the schedules) apply to set for life only to the extent they can be sensibly applied having regard to the provisions of Schedule. () A reference in this rule to a division in a lottery is taken to be a reference to an equivalent prize level for set for life. Example A reference to a division prize is taken to be a reference to a first prize, representing the highest category of prizes in a drawing of set for life.

25 Lotteries Rule Schedule Monday and Wednesday gold lotto Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as Monday and Wednesday gold lotto This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as Monday and Wednesday gold lotto. Definitions In this schedule drawing equipment means the regulated lottery equipment known as the Monday and Wednesday gold lotto ball drawing device; or another electronically operated machine, approved by the chief executive, containing balls numbered from to, designed and used (i) to select, at random and at a time, balls bearing the winning and supplementary numbers in a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto; and (ii) to display the balls in a display section forming part of the equipment. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. net prize pool, for a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. panel, for a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, means a grouping of the numbers to. standard entry, for a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, means a selection of numbers from a panel. system entry means the type of entry explained in section 7. system numbers see section 7(). top up entry see section 9. twinpick means one of the following types of entry in the next drawing of either Monday or Wednesday gold lotto and the next drawing of Saturday gold lotto

26 Lotteries Rule a standard entry that is computer generated; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated. with-the-field entry means the type of entry explained in section 8. with-the-field numbers see section 8(). Part Entering a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto Ways of entering Monday and Wednesday gold lotto () A person may enter each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers; a syndicate share. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; a top up entry. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry a standard entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a system entry that is made by the person or computer

27 7 Lotteries Rule generated; (d) a with-the-field entry that is made by the person or computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers. Minimum number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto must be issued for no less than standard entries. () A lottery ticket issued for each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto that is computer generated must be for, 8,,, or standard entries. () An astropick foreach drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto must be for 8 standard entries. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator (d) the type of entry; whether the entry is for one or both draws; the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale. Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form (d) for a standard entry the numbers selected from a panel; or for a system entry (i) the indicator for a system entry; and (ii) the system numbers selected for the entry; or for a with-the-field entry (i) the indicator for a with-the-field entry; and (ii) the with-the-field numbers selected for the entry. for a top up entry 7

28 8 Lotteries Rule (i) the panel or panels pre-selected by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry () Also, if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive drawings the person is entering. () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic form to a lottery operator, by selecting an entry type; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry, or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. Example of an entry form being used for more than type of entry An entry form may show that some panels are for standard entries and other panels are for system entries. 7 System entry () A system entry in each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto is the selection of 7 to numbers (the system numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the system entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of standard entries using the system numbers. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a system entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of system entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A lottery ticket issued for a system entry with 7 system numbers that is computer generated must be issued for at least system entries with 7 system numbers. 8 With-the-field entry () A with-the-field entry in each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto is the selection of or numbers (the with-the-field numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the with-the-field entry to be computer 8

29 9 Lotteries Rule generated, the person must nominate how many with-the-field numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers out of the or selected numbers with the remaining numbers in the panel. () The equivalent number of standard entries of numbers formed by a with-the-field entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of with-the-field entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. 9 Top up entry () For a top up entry in each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of remaining unmarked panels. () The lottery ticket issued for the drawing must total, 8,, or entries. () Only the following entries may be made by way of a top up entry a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry. Multi-week sale Only the following entries may be made by a multi-week sale a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; (d) a syndicate entry. Advance sale () A standard, system or with-the-field entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale, at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person 9

30 Lotteries Rule must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing the person is entering. Part Drawing Monday and Wednesday gold lotto Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto must cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment 8 numbered balls consisting of the first balls which are the balls bearing the winning numbers; and the other balls which are the balls bearing the supplementary numbers. () A numbered ball is taken to be drawn from the drawing equipment when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. Winning selections for each prize division () There are prize divisions in each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers match the winning selection for the division. () The following are the winning selections for each division (d) (e) (f) division all winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary number; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary number; division any winning number and supplementary numbers. () Division is the highest division and division is the lowest division. Only prize for a standard entry A standard entry in each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold

31 Lotteries Rule lotto can not win a prize in more than division. Example If a person has the winning numbers for division, the person has not won division merely because winning numbers needed for a division prize are included in the winning numbers for division. Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. Distribution of division prizes () The lottery operator must pay from the bonus prize reserve if there are no more than division winners $ to each division winner; or if there are more than division winners $ divided equally among the division winners. () If there is not enough money in the bonus prize reserve to pay the prizes mentioned in subsection (), the lottery operator must make available the shortfall in prize money from the lottery operator s own funds. () The lottery operator may be reimbursed from the bonus prize reserve for money made available by the lottery operator under subsection (). 7 Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (A), the net prize pool for each drawing of Monday and Wednesday gold lotto must be distributed as follows division.% division 7.% division 9.% division 7.%. division.%. Because the division prize money is paid from the bonus prize reserve and not from the net prize pool, the net prize pool does not contain any money to jackpot if there is no division prize winner.

32 Lotteries Rule (A) A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a division mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. () The prize pool for a division of a drawing, other than division, must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the division. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of c. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under subsection () must be added to, or deducted from, the bonus prize reserve. 8 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division () If there is no winner in division,, or in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the division must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower division. () If there is no winner in division in a drawing, the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division must be added to the bonus prize reserve. 9 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares For sections 7 and 8, the members of a syndicate that has the selection of numbers matching the winning selection for a division, are collectively, and not individually, a prize winner for the division.

33 Lotteries Rule Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries sections 7() and 8() Entry type With the Field With the Field 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 8 System System System 9 System 7 System System System 8 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 7 System 8 7 Equivalent standard entries

34 Lotteries Rule Appendix. System prize combinations sections 7() and 8() PRIZES BY DIVISIONS FOR EACH SYSTEM TYPE Winning Numbers Supple- mentary Numbers Divisions With the Field SYSTEMS Six () Two () Six () One () Six () Zero () Five () Two () Five () One () Five () Zero () Four () Two () Four () One () Four () Zero () Three () Two ()

35 Three () Three () Two () Two () Two () One () One () One () Zero () Zero () Lotteries Rule One () Zero () Two () One () Zero () Two () One () Zero () One () Two ()

36 Lotteries Rule Schedule Saturday gold lotto Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as Saturday gold lotto This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as Saturday gold lotto. Definitions In this schedule drawing equipment means an electronically operated machine, containing balls numbered from to, designed and used to select, at random and at a time, balls bearing the winning and supplementary numbers in a drawing of Saturday gold lotto; and to display the balls in a display section forming part of the equipment. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. net prize pool, for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. panel, for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto, means a grouping of the numbers to. standard entry, for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto, means a selection of numbers from a panel. system entry means the type of entry explained in section 7. system numbers see section 7(). top up entry see section 9. twinpick means one of the following types of entry in the next drawing of Saturday gold lotto and the next drawing of either Monday or Wednesday gold lotto a standard entry that is computer generated; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated. with-the-field entry means the type of entry explained in section 8.

37 7 Lotteries Rule with-the-field numbers see section 8(). Part Entering a drawing of Saturday gold lotto Ways of entering Saturday gold lotto () A person may enter a drawing of Saturday gold lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers; a syndicate share. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; a top up entry. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a system entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is made by the person or computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers. 7

38 8 Lotteries Rule Minimum number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto must be issued for no less than standard entries. () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto that is computer generated must be for, 8,,, or standard entries. () An astropick for Saturday gold lotto must be for 8 standard entries. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of Saturday gold lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator the type of entry; the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale. Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form (d) for a standard entry the numbers selected from a panel; or for a system entry (i) the indicator for a system entry; and (ii) the system numbers selected for the entry; or for a with-the-field entry (i) the indicator for a with-the-field entry; and (ii) the with-the-field numbers selected for the entry; or for a top up entry (i) the panel or panels pre-selected by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry. () Also, if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive drawings the person is entering. () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic 8

39 9 Lotteries Rule form to a lottery operator, by selecting an entry type; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry, or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. Example of an entry form being used for more than type of entry An entry form may show that some panels are for standard entries and other panels are for system entries. 7 System entry () A system entry in a drawing of Saturday gold lotto is the selection of 7 to numbers (the system numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the system entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of standard entries using the system numbers. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a system entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of system entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A lottery ticket issued for a system entry with 7 system numbers that is computer generated must be issued for at least system entries with 7 system numbers. 8 With-the-field entry () A with-the-field entry in a drawing of Saturday gold lotto is the selection of or numbers (the with-the-field numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the with-the-field entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many with-the-field numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers out of the or selected numbers with the remaining numbers in the panel. () The equivalent number of standard entries of numbers formed by a with-the-field entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of with-the-field entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. 9

40 Lotteries Rule 9 Top up entry () For a top up entry in a drawing of Saturday gold lotto, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of remaining unmarked panels. () The lottery ticket issued for the drawing must total, 8,, or entries. () Only the following entries may be made by way of a top up entry a standard entry a system entry a with-the-field entry Multi-week sale Only the following entries may be made by a multi-week sale a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; (d) a syndicate entry. Advance sale () A standard, system or with-the-field entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter a drawing of Saturday gold lotto by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing the person is entering. Part Drawing Saturday gold lotto Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts a drawing of Saturday gold lotto must cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment 8 numbered balls consisting of the first balls which are the balls bearing the winning

41 Lotteries Rule numbers; and the other balls which are the balls bearing the supplementary numbers. () A numbered ball is taken to be drawn from the drawing equipment when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. Winning selections for each prize division () There are prize divisions in each drawing of Saturday gold lotto. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers match the winning selection for the division. () The following are the winning selections for each division (d) (e) (f) division all winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary number; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary number; division any winning number and supplementary numbers. () Division is the highest division and division is the lowest division. Only prize for a standard entry A standard entry in a drawing of Saturday gold lotto can not win a prize in more than division. Example If a person has the winning numbers for division, the person has not won division merely because winning numbers needed for a division prize are included in the winning numbers for division.

42 Part Lotteries Rule Bonus prize reserve Distribution of prize pools () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (A), the net prize pool for a drawing of Saturday gold lotto must be distributed as follows division 8% division.8% division 8.% division.% division.8% division.8%. (A) A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a division mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. () The prize pool for a division of a drawing must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the division. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed, other than in division, may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of c. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under subsection () must be added to, or deducted from, the division prize pool. 7 Jackpot of division prize pool () If there is no division prize winner for a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to division winners jackpots by the addition of the amount to the division prize pool in the next drawing. () The division prize pool in a drawing may jackpot under

43 Lotteries Rule subsection () times. () If there is no division prize winner in the fifth drawing, the total of the jackpot prize pool and the division prize payable for the fifth drawing must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in division in the fifth drawing. () If subsection () applies, the prize pool must be treated as division prize money for making a claim. 8 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division () If there is no winner in division,, or in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the division must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower division. () If there is no winner in division in a drawing, the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division must be added to the bonus prize reserve. 9 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares For section, the members of a syndicate that has the selection of numbers matching the winning selection for a division, are collectively, and not individually, a prize winner for the division.

44 Lotteries Rule Appendix. Equivalent number of standard entries sections 7() and 8() Entry type With the Field With the Field 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 8 System System System 9 System 7 System System System 8 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 7 System 8 7 Equivalent standard entries

45 Lotteries Rule Appendix. System prize combinations sections 7() and 8() PRIZES BY DIVISIONS FOR EACH SYSTEM TYPE Winning Numbers Supple- mentary Numbers Divisions With the Field SYSTEMS Six () Two () Six () One () Six () Zero () Five () Two () Five () One () Five () Zero () Four () Two () Four () One () Four () Zero () Three () Two ()

46 Three () Three () Two () Two () Two () One () One () One () Zero () Zero () Lotteries Rule One () Zero () Two () One () Zero () Two () One () Zero () One () Two ()

47 7 Lotteries Rule Schedule Powerball Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as powerball Definitions This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as powerball. In this schedule drawing equipment means electronically operated machines used to select, at random and at a time, balls bearing the winning numbers and powerball number in a drawing of powerball; and where one contains balls numbered from to and the other contains balls numbered from to. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. net prize pool, for a drawing of powerball, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. game panel, for a drawing of powerball comprises of boxes numbered to and circles numbered to. powerball number see section (). powerhit entry means a standard powerhit entry or a system powerhit entry. standard entry see section. standard powerhit entry means the type of entry explained in section 9. system entry means the type of entry explained in section 8. system numbers see section 8(). system powerhit entry means the type of entry explained in section. system powerhit numbers see section (). top up entry see section with-the field entry see section Meaning of standard entry 7

48 8 Lotteries Rule A standard entry, for a drawing of powerball, is a selection of numbers from the boxes on the game panel; and number, as the powerball number, from the circles on the game panel. Part Entering a drawing of powerball Ways of entering powerball () A person may enter a drawing of powerball by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; a system entry that is computer generated; a standard powerhit entry that is computer generated; a system powerhit entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers; a syndicate share. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry; a system entry; a standard powerhit entry made by a person; a system powerhit entry made by a person; a with-the-field entry; a top up entry. 8

49 9 Lotteries Rule () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a system entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a standard powerhit entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a system powerhit entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is made by the person or computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers. Minimum number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of powerball must be issued for no less than standard entries. () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of powerball that is computer generated must be for, 8,,, or standard entries. () An astropick for powerball must be for 8 standard entries. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of powerball by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator the type of entry; the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale. 7 Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form for a standard entry the numbers selected from the numbered boxes on a game panel and number selected from the numbered circles on the game panel; or for a system entry 9

50 Lotteries Rule (i) the indicator for a system entry; and (d) (e) (f) (ii) the system numbers selected for the entry; or for a standard powerhit entry (i) the indicator for a standard powerhit entry; and (ii) the standard powerhit numbers selected for the entry; or for a system powerhit entry (i) the indicator for a system powerhit entry; and (ii) the system powerhit numbers selected for the entry; or for a with-the-field entry (i) the indicator for a with-the-field entry; and (ii) the with-the-field numbers selected for the entry; or for a top up entry (i) the pre-selected game panel or panels marked by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry. () Also if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive drawings the person is entering. () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic form to a lottery operator, by selecting an entry type; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. Example of an entry form being used for more than type of entry An entry form may show that some game panels are for standard entries and other game panels are for system entries. 8 System entry () A system entry in a drawing of powerball is the selection of between 7 and numbers (the system numbers) from the numbered boxes on the game panel for the entry; and one number, as the powerball number, from the numbered circles on the game panel for the entry.

51 Lotteries Rule () If a person asks for a system entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers from the system numbers with the number selected as the powerball number. () The equivalent number of standard entries of numbers formed by a system entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of system entry wins a division if the winning and powerball numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A lottery ticket issued for a system entry with 7 system numbers that is computer generated must be issued for at least system entries with 7 system numbers. 9 Standard powerhit entry () A standard powerhit entry in a drawing of powerball is the selection of numbers (the standard powerhit numbers) from the numbered boxes on the game panel for the entry. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of the standard powerhit numbers with each number from the numbered circles on the game panel for the entry. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a standard powerhit entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a standard powerhit entry wins a division if the winning numbers are selected is in appendix.. System powerhit entry () A system powerhit entry in a drawing of powerball is the selection of between 7 and numbers (the system powerhit numbers) from the numbered boxes on the game panel for the entry. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers from the system powerhit numbers (the -number combinations); and separate combinations of each -number combination with each number from the numbered circles on the game panel for the entry. () If a person asks for the system powerhit entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system powerhit numbers are to be generated. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a system powerhit entry is in appendix..

52 Lotteries Rule () The number of times a particular type of system powerhit entry wins a division if the winning numbers are selected is in appendix.. Top up entry () For a top up entry in a drawing of powerball, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of remaining unmarked game panels. () The lottery ticket issued for the drawing must total, 8,, or entries. () Only the following entries may be made by way of a top up entry (d) (e) a standard entry; a system entry; a standard powerhit entry; a system powerhit entry; a with-the-field entry. With-the-field entry () A with-the-field entry in a drawing of powerball is the selection of or numbers (the with-the-field numbers) from the numbered boxes on the game panel. () If a person asks for the with-the-field entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many with-the-field numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers out of the or selected numbers with the remaining numbered boxes on the game panel. () The equivalent number of standard entries of numbers formed by a with-the-field entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of with-the-field entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A with-the-field entry may not be made for a powerhit entry. Multi-week sale Only the following entries may be made by a multi-week sale a standard entry; a system entry;

53 Lotteries Rule a standard powerhit entry; (d) a system powerhit entry; (e) a with-the-field entry; (f) a syndicate entry. Advance sale () A standard, system powerhit or with-the-field entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter a drawing of powerball by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing the person is entering. Part Drawing powerball Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts a drawing of powerball must, in draws, cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment in the first draw winning numbers from the drawing equipment machine containing balls; and in the second draw winning number (the powerball number) from the drawing equipment machine containing balls; and there can be one drawing machine from which both draws are made or two drawing machines () A numbered ball is taken to be drawn from the drawing equipment when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. Winning selections for each prize division () There are 8 prize divisions in each drawing of powerball. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers match the winning selection for the division. () The following are the winning selections for each division

54 Lotteries Rule division all numbers in the first draw and the powerball number; (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) division all numbers in the first draw and no powerball number; division any numbers in the first draw and the powerball number; division any numbers in the first draw and no powerball number; division any numbers in the first draw and the powerball number; division any numbers in the first draw and the powerball number; division 7 any numbers in the first draw and no powerball number; division 8 any numbers in the first draw and the powerball number. () Division is the highest division and division 8 is the lowest division. 7 Only prize for a standard entry A standard entry in a drawing of powerball can not win a prize in more than division. Example If a person has the 7 (ie + ) winning numbers for division, the person has not won division merely because winning numbers needed for a division prize are included in the 7 winning numbers for division. Part Distribution of prize pools 8 Bonus prize reserve () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for a drawing of powerball may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. 9 Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (A), the net prize pool for a drawing of powerball must be distributed as follows division % division.%

55 Lotteries Rule division.% division.9% division.% division.% division 7.% division 8 %. (A) A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a division mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. () The prize pool for a division for a drawing must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the division. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed, other than in division, may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of c. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under subsection () must be added to, or deducted from, the division prize pool. () Despite subsection (), the lottery operator may guarantee a minimum prize payout for division in a drawing. Jackpot of division prize pool () If there is no division prize winner for a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to division winners jackpots by the addition of the amount to the division prize pool in the next drawing. () The division prize pool for a drawing may jackpot under subsection () times. () If there is no division prize winner in the th drawing, the total of the jackpot prize pool and the division prize payable for the th drawing must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in division in the th drawing. () If subsection () applies, the prize pool must be treated as division prize money for making a claim. Divisions 7 prize pool to be added to pool for next lower

56 Lotteries Rule division () If there is no winner in division,,,, or 7 in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the division must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower division. () If there is no winner in division 8 in a drawing, the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division 8 must be added to the bonus prize reserve. Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares For section 9, the members of a syndicate that has the selection of numbers matching the winning selection for a division, are collectively, and not individually, a prize winner for the division.

57 7 Lotteries Rule Appendix. entries Equivalent number of standard sections 8(), 9(),() and () Entry type Equivalent standard entries with-the-field with-the-field System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 8 System System System 9 System 7 System System System 8 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 7 System 8 7 Standard Powerhit System Powerhit 7 System Powerhit 8 System Powerhit 9 8 System Powerhit System Powerhit 9 System Powerhit 8 8 System Powerhit System Powerhit System Powerhit 7

58 8 Lotteries Rule 8 Appendix. System prize combinations sections 8() and () Prizes by Division for Each System Type With-thefield Systems Winning Numbers Powerball Numbers Divisions Six () One () Six () Zero () Five () One () Five () Zero () Four () One ()

59 9 Lotteries Rule 9 Three () One () Four () Zero () Two () One ()

60 Lotteries Rule Appendix. Powerhit prize combinations sections 9() and () Prizes by division for each system powerhit type Combinations of Divisions Standard System powerhit winning numbers powerhit numbers plus the powerball numbers and no not applicable powerhit guarantees the powerball number powerball numbers plus the powerball and numbers and no not applicable powerhit guarantees the powerball number powerball numbers and the to powerball numbers and the to Powerball numbers and no not applicable powerhit guarantees the powerball number powerball numbers plus the powerball to

61 Schedule Part Pools Preliminary Gaming scheme known as pools This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as pools. Definitions In this schedule away win means the result for a match in which the team whose name is printed in the right hand column on the match list scores, or is taken to score, more goals than the team whose name is printed opposite in the left hand column. drawing of pools means the publication of the winning numbers and the supplementary number. drawing equipment means an electronically operated machine that can contain up to 8 balls numbered from to 8; and be used to (i) select, at random and at a time, the ball bearing the supplementary number and, if required, up to balls bearing the winning numbers, for a drawing of pools; and (ii) display the selected balls in a display section forming part of the equipment. home win means the result for a match in which the team whose name is printed in the left hand column on the match list scores, or is taken to score, more goals than the team whose name is printed opposite in the right hand column. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. match means a soccer match. match list, for a drawing of pools, means the list of at least 8 sequentially numbered matches, used for the drawing by the lottery operator and the foreign agencies who have agreed to conduct the drawing. match number means the number of the match on the match list. net prize pool, for a drawing of pools, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. nil score draw means a score draw in which no goals are scored.

62 Lotteries Rule panel, for a drawing of pools, means a grouping of the numbers to 8. score draw means the result for a match in which the teams score, or are taken to score, the same number of goals. standard entry, for a drawing of pools, means the selection of numbers from a panel. system entry means the type of entry explained in section 7. system numbers see section 7(). total number of goals means the total number of goals scored by both teams. Top up entry see section 9. void match is a match declared void, for the match list, by the lottery operator and the foreign agencies conducting the drawing. with-the-field entry means the type of entry explained in section 8. with-the-field numbers see section 8(). Part Entering a drawing of pools Ways of entering pools () A person may enter a drawing of pools by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers; a syndicate share. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry a standard entry;

63 Lotteries Rule a system entry; (d) a with-the-field entry; a top up entry. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a system entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is made by the person or computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers. Minimum number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of pools must be issued for no less than standard entries. () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of pools that is computer generated must be for, 8,,, or standard entries. () An astropick for pools must be for 8 standard entries. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of pools by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator the type of entry; the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale. Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form for a standard entry the numbers selected from a panel; or for a system entry (i) the indicator for a system entry; and (ii) the system numbers selected for the entry; or

64 Lotteries Rule for a with-the-field entry (d) (i) the indicator for a with-the-field entry; and (ii) the with-the-field numbers selected for the entry; or for a top up entry (i) the panel or panels pre-selected by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry. () Also, if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive drawings the person is entering. () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic form to a lottery operator, by selecting an entry type; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry, or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. Example of an entry form being used for more than type of entry An entry form may show that some panels are for standard entries and other panels are for system entries. 7 System entry () A system entry in a drawing of pools is the selection of 7 to numbers (the system numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the system entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of standard entries using the system numbers. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a system entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of system entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A lottery ticket issued for a system entry with 7 system numbers that is computer generated must be issued for at least system entries with 7 system numbers. 8 With-the-field entry

65 Lotteries Rule () A with-the-field entry in a drawing of pools is the selection of or numbers (the with-the-field numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the with-the-field entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many with-the-field numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of numbers out of the or selected numbers with the remaining numbers in the panel. () The equivalent number of standard entries of numbers formed by a with-the-field entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of with-the-field entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. 9 Top up entry () For a top up entry in a drawing of pools, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of unmarked panels. () The lottery ticket issued for the drawing must total, 8,, or entries. () Only the following entries may be made by way of a top up entry a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry. Multi-week sale Only the following entries may be made by a multi-week sale (d) Advance sale a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; a syndicate entry. () A standard, system or with-the-field entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter a drawing of pools by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale at a

66 Lotteries Rule lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing the person is entering. Part Division Drawing pools Deciding numbers and ranking matches Deciding the numbers () Six winning numbers and a supplementary number must be decided by ranking the matches numbered between and 8 on the match list in order of their results from the highest ranked match to the lowest ranked match. () The match numbers for the highest ranked matches are the winning numbers. () The match number for the seventh highest ranked match is the supplementary number. () This section is subject to division. Ranking of matches () Results of matches are ranked into categories in the following descending order (d) score draws; nil score draws; away wins; home wins. () A score draw with a greater total number of goals ranks higher than a score draw with a smaller total number of goals. () All nil score draws are ranked equally. () For away wins an away win with the smallest goal difference ranks highest; and if or more away wins have the same goal difference an away win with a greater total number of goals ranks higher than an away win with a smaller total number of goals. () For home wins

67 7 Lotteries Rule a home win with the smallest goal difference ranks highest; and if or more home wins have the same goal difference a home win with a greater total number of goals ranks higher than a home win with a smaller total number of goals. () If or more matches are ranked equally under subsection (), (), () or (), the match with the highest match number is ranked highest. Example If match number and match number each have a score of, they would rank equally under subsection (). However, under subsection (), match number is ranked higher than match number. Division Void matches Result of eligible reserve match taken to be result of void match () This section applies if a match numbered from to 8 on the match list is a void match. () Subject to subsection (), the result of the eligible reserve match with the lowest match number on the match list must be taken to be the result of the void match. Examples of operation of subsection () Match is a void match. The eligible reserve match with the lowest match number on the match list is match 9. The result of match 9 is taken to be the result of match. Match 7 is a void match. Reserve match 9 is also a void match. The next eligible reserve match with the lowest match number on the match list is match. The result of match is taken to be the result of match 7. () If there is more than void match numbered from to 8 on the match list, subsection () must be applied to each of the void matches in increasing numerical order. Example of operation of subsections () and () Matches 9 and are void matches. The eligible reserve match with the lowest match number on the match list is match 9. The result of match 9 is taken to be the result of match 9. The next eligible reserve match with the lowest match number on the match list is match. The result of match is taken to be the result of match. () Subsection () must be applied to each void match numbered from to 8 on the match list until of the following happens there is a result for each of the void matches under the subsection; 7

68 8 Lotteries Rule the result of each eligible reserve match on the match list has been taken to be the result of a void match under the subsection. () In this section eligible reserve match means a reserve match that is not a void match; and the result of which has not already been taken to be the result of a void match under subsection (). reserve match means a numbered match on the match list after match number 8. Deciding numbers results for 8 matches If, after applying section, there is a result for each of the matches numbered from to 8 on the match list, the winning numbers and the supplementary number must be decided under section. Deciding numbers results for between 7 and 7 matches If, after applying section, there are results for at least 7 matches but fewer than 8 matches numbered from to 8 on the match list the matches for which there are results must be ranked in order of their results from the highest ranked match to the lowest ranked match; and winning numbers and the supplementary number must be decided under section () and () for the matches ranked under paragraph. 7 Deciding numbers results for fewer than 7 matches () This section applies if, after applying section, there are results for fewer than 7 matches numbered from to 8 on the match list. () The match number of a match for which there is a result, if any, is a winning number. () A person who conducts a drawing of pools must for each winning number, if any, under subsection () remove the ball bearing the number from the drawing equipment; and cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment (i) if there are no winning numbers or fewer than winning numbers under subsection () the number of balls bearing the winning numbers that is required to 8

69 9 Lotteries Rule make up winning numbers; and (ii) the ball bearing the supplementary number. () For subsection () if there is more than ball drawn from the drawing equipment, the last ball drawn is the ball bearing the supplementary number; and a numbered ball is taken to be drawn when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. Division Prize divisions 8 Winning selections for each prize division () There are prize divisions in each drawing of pools. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers match the winning selection for the division. () The following are the winning selections for each division (d) (e) division all winning numbers; division any winning numbers and the supplementary number; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers and the supplementary number. () Division is the highest division and division is the lowest division. 9 Only prize for a standard entry A standard entry in a drawing of pools can not win a prize in more than division. Example If a person has the winning numbers for division, the person has not won division merely because winning numbers needed for a division prize are included in the winning numbers for division. Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for a drawing of 9

70 7 Lotteries Rule pools may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (A), the net prize pool for a drawing of pools must be distributed as follows division % division % division % division % division %. (A) A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a division mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. () The prize pool for a division for a drawing must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the division. () However, if the amount payable to a winner in a division (division A) is less than the amount payable to a winner in a lower division, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division A and all lower divisions is to be combined and divided in equal shares among the winners of division A and all lower divisions. () If the amount payable to a winner under subsections () to () is less than $, the lottery operator must make available the shortfall from the bonus prize reserve for a payout of at least $ to each winner. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed, other than in division, may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of c. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under subsection () must be added to, or deducted from, the division prize pool. 7

71 7 Lotteries Rule Jackpot of division prize pool () If there is no division prize winner for a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to division winners jackpots by the addition of the amount to the division prize pool in the next drawing. () There is no limit to the number of times the division prize pool may jackpot under subsection (). Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division () If there is no winner in division, or in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the division must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower division. () If there is no winner in division in a drawing, the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division must be added to the bonus prize reserve. Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares For section, the members of a syndicate that has the selection of numbers matching the winning selection for a division, are collectively, and not individually, a prize winner for the division. 7

72 7 Lotteries Rule Appendix. entries Equivalent number of standard sections 7() and 8() Entry type With the Field With the Field System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 8 System System System 9 System 7 System System System 8 8 System 7 7 System 8 8 System 9 7 System 8 7 Equivalent standard entries 7

73 7 Appendix. System prize combinations sections 7() and 8() PRIZES BY DIVISIONS FOR EACH SYSTEM TYPE Winning Numbers Supple- mentary Numbers DIVISIONS With the Field SYSTEMS Six () One () Six () Zero () Five () One () Five () Zero () Four () One () Four () Zero () Three () One () Three () Zero () 9 Two () One () Two () Zero () One () One ()

74 7 Lotteries Rule Schedule Super Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as super This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as super. Definitions In this schedule drawing equipment means an electronically operated machine designed and used to select, at random, the winning number in a drawing of super ; and to display the winning number in a display section forming part of the equipment. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. multiple entry means up to entries, for which a single ticket may be issued for a drawing of super. net prize pool, for a drawing of super, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. primary lottery means gold lotto, oz lotto, pools or powerball. registered super entry type means a super entry registered under section () of the Rule. single entry means a single entry in a drawing. Part Entering a drawing of super Ways of entering super () A person entering a drawing of a primary lottery may enter a drawing of super by using a completed entry form; or asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry for super. 7

75 7 Lotteries Rule () A person entering a drawing of super under subsection () must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the number of entries required. Completing an entry form A person completes an entry form for super by showing on an entry form for a primary lottery the indicator for super ; and whether a single entry or a multiple entry is required; and for an entry submitted in electronic form using the person s registered super entry. Processing an entry () A lottery agent or lottery operator must ensure there is a super number for each entry in a drawing of super. () The super number for a person s entry is a -digit number randomly generated for the entry by the lottery operator s computer system. () A lottery ticket issued for an entry in a drawing of super must show if the ticket is issued for a single entry the super number for the entry; and if the ticket is issued for multiple entries the super number for each entry. Part Drawing super Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts a drawing of super must cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment, at random, single-digit numbered balls. () The number formed by the numbers on the balls, in the display section, is the winning number for the drawing. () A numbered ball is taken to be drawn from the drawing equipment when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. 7 Winning selections for each prize division 7

76 7 Lotteries Rule () There are prize divisions in each drawing of super. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers form a number that matches the winning number for the division. () The following are the winning numbers for each division division NNNNNN division NNNNNn or nnnnnn division NNNNnn or nnnnnn division NNNnnn or nnnnnn division NNnnnn or nnnnnn. () In subsection () N means a winning number. n means a number other than a winning number. Example for subsections () and () If the winning number is 97, a person is a winner in division if the person s number is or () Division is the highest division and division is the lowest division. 8 Only prize for an entry An entry in a drawing of super can not win more than prize. Examples If the winning number for a drawing of super is 97 and a person s super number for the drawing is 897, the person wins only division prize. If the winning number for a drawing of super is 97 and a person s super number for the drawing is 97, the person wins division but does not win any other divisions merely because the winning numbers needed for a prize in the other divisions are included in the person s super number. Part Distribution of prize pools 9 Bonus prize reserve () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for a drawing of super may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. 7

77 77 Lotteries Rule Distribution of net prize pool () The net prize pool for a drawing of super must be distributed to winners in the divisions as follows division $. for each winning entry division $ for each winning entry division $ for each winning entry division $ for each winning entry division the balance of the prize pool divided in equal shares among the winners. () The lottery operator must pay the shortfall from the bonus prize reserve if the amount in the net prize pool for a drawing is not enough to pay the amounts stated in subsection () for divisions to ; and $ to each winner of division. Jackpot of division prize pool () If there is no division prize winner in a drawing of super, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to division winners in the drawing jackpots by the addition of the amount to the division prize pool in the next drawing. () The division prize pool may jackpot under subsection () times. () If there is no division prize winner in the twenty-sixth drawing, the total of the jackpot prize pool and the division prize payable for the twenty-sixth drawing is available for distribution as additional prize money for winners in division in the twentysixth drawing. () If subsection () applies, the additional prize money must be divided equally among the winners in division ; and for making a claim treated as division prize money. () However, if there is no winner in division, or in the twentysixth drawing, the additional prize money otherwise available under subsection () for distribution to winners in division is available for distribution, in equal shares, to winners in the highest division in which there is a winner. () If prize money is available for distribution under subsection () but there is no prize winner in any division, the additional prize money must be added to the bonus prize reserve. 77

78 78 Lotteries Rule Schedule Oz lotto Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as oz lotto This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as oz lotto. Definitions In this schedule drawing equipment means an electronically operated machine, containing balls numbered from to, designed and used to select, at random and at a time, balls bearing the winning numbers in a drawing of oz lotto; and to display the balls in a display section forming part of the equipment. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. net prize pool, for a drawing of oz lotto, means % of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. panel, for a drawing of oz lotto, means a grouping of the numbers to. standard entry, for a drawing of oz lotto, means the selection of 7 numbers from a panel. system entry means the type of entry explained in section 7. system numbers see section 7(). top up entry see section 9. with-the-field entry means the type of entry explained in section 8. with-the-field numbers see section 8(). Part Entering a drawing of oz lotto Ways of entering oz lotto () A person may enter a drawing of oz lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or 78

79 79 Lotteries Rule submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (d) (e) (f) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; a system entry that is computer generated; a with-the-field entry that is computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers; a syndicate share. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; a top up entry. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry (d) a standard entry made by the person or computer generated; a system entry made by the person or computer generated; a with-the-field entry made by the person or computer generated; an entry using the person s registered numbers. Minimum number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for a drawing of oz lotto that is computer generated must be for,, 8,,, or standard entries. () An astropick for oz lotto must be for or 8 standard entries. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of oz lotto by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator the type of entry; the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week 79

80 8 Lotteries Rule sale. Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form (d) for a standard entry the 7 numbers selected from a panel; or for a system entry (i) the indicator for a system entry; and (ii) the system numbers selected for the entry; or for a with-the-field entry (i) the indicator for a with-the-field entry; and (ii) the with-the-field numbers selected for the entry; or for a top up entry (i) the panel or panels pre-selected by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry. () Also, if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive drawings the person is entering. () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic form to a lottery operator, by selecting a type of entry; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry, or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. Example of an entry form being used for more than type of entry An entry form may show that some panels are for standard entries and other panels are for system entries. 7 System entry () A system entry in a drawing of oz lotto is the selection of 8 to numbers (the system numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the system entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. 8

81 8 Lotteries Rule () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of standard entries using the system numbers. () The equivalent number of standard entries formed by a system entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of system entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. () A lottery ticket issued for a system entry with 8 system numbers that is computer generated must be issued for at least system entries with 8 system numbers. 8 With-the-field entry () A with-the-field entry in a drawing of oz lotto is the selection of or numbers (the with-the-field numbers) from a panel. () If a person asks for the with-the-field entry to be computer generated, the person must nominate how many system numbers are to be generated. () The lottery operator s computer system forms all possible combinations of 7 numbers out of the or selected numbers with the remaining numbers in the panel. () The equivalent number of standard entries of 7 numbers formed by a with-the-field entry is in appendix.. () The number of times a particular type of with-the-field entry wins a division if the winning and supplementary numbers are selected is in appendix.. 9 Top up entry () For a top up entry in a drawing of oz lotto, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of remaining unmarked panels. () The lottery ticket issued for the drawing must total,, 8,, or entries. () Only the following entries may be made by way of a top up entry a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry. Multi-week sale Only the following entries may be made by a multi-week sale 8

82 8 Lotteries Rule a standard entry; a system entry; a with-the-field entry; (d) a syndicate entry. Advance sale () A standard, system or with-the-field entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter a drawing of oz lotto by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing the person is entering. Part Drawing oz lotto Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts a drawing of oz lotto must cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment 9 numbered balls consisting of the first 7 balls which are the balls bearing the winning numbers; and the other balls which are the balls bearing the supplementary numbers. () A numbered ball is taken to be drawn from the drawing equipment when the ball rests in the display section of the drawing equipment. Winning selections for each prize division () There are 7 prize divisions in each drawing of oz lotto. () The prize winners in a division are the participants whose selections of numbers match the winning selection for the division. () The following are the winning selections for each division division all 7 winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary 8

83 8 Lotteries Rule number; (d) (e) (f) (g) division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers and supplementary number; division any winning numbers; division any winning numbers; division 7 any winning numbers and supplementary number. () Division is the highest division and division 7 is the lowest division. Only prize for a standard entry A standard entry in a drawing of oz lotto can not win a prize in more than division. Example If a person has the 7 winning numbers for division, the person has not won division merely because winning numbers needed for a division prize are included in the 7 winning numbers for division. Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve () Not more than % of the total subscriptions for a drawing of oz lotto may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (A), the net prize pool for a drawing of oz lotto must be distributed as follows division % division.7% division.% division.8% division.% division % division 7.9%. (A) A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a 8

84 8 Lotteries Rule division mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. () The prize pool for a division of a drawing must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the division. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed, other than in division, may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of c. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under subsection () must be added to, or deducted from, the division prize pool. () Despite subsection (), a lottery operator may guarantee a minimum prize payout for division in a drawing. 7 Jackpot of division prize pool () If there is no division prize winner for a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to division winners jackpots by the addition of the amount to the division prize pool in the next drawing. () The division prize pool in a drawing may jackpot under subsection () times. () If there is no division prize winner in the th drawing, the total of the jackpot prize pool and the division prize payable for the th drawing must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in division in the th drawing. () If subsection () applies, the prize pool must be treated as division prize money for making a claim. 8 Divisions prize pool to be added to pool for next lower division () If there is no winner in division,,, or in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the division must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower division. () If there is no winner in division 7 in a drawing, the prize pool available for distribution to winners of division 7 must be added to the bonus prize reserve. 8

85 8 Lotteries Rule 9 Distribution of prizes for syndicate shares For section, the members of a syndicate that has the selection of numbers matching the winning selection for a division, are collectively, and not individually, a prize winner for the division. 8

86 8 Lotteries Rule Appendix. entries Equivalent number of standard sections 7() and 8() Entry type With the Field 9 With the Field 78 System 8 8 System 9 System System System 79 System 7 System System System System System 8 8 System 9 88 System 77 Equivalent standard entries 8

87 87 Lotteries Rule 87 Appendix. System prize combinations sections 7() and 8() PRIZES BY DIVISION FOR EACH SYSTEM TYPE Winning numbers Supple- mentary numbers Divis- ion With the Field Systems Seven (7) Two () Seven (7) One () Seven (7) Zero () Six () Two () Six () One () Six () Zero () Five () Two ()

88 88 Lotteries Rule 88 Five () One () Five () Zero () Four () Two () Four () One () Four () Zero () 8 8 Three () Two () Three () One () Three () Zero () 7 9 Two () Two () 7 7 Two () One () 7 7 Two () Zero () 7 One () Two () 7 One () One () 7

89 Lotteries Rule Schedule 7 Part Instant scratch-its Preliminary Gaming scheme known as instant scratch-its Definitions This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as instant scratch-its. In this schedule advertised means advertised by notice published in a newspaper circulating generally in the State. game specifications, for a game, means matters approved by the Minister under section () and the security codes decided by the lottery operator under section (). instant drawing means a drawing described in section 9(). instant prize means a prize that is known to be won when the matter printed in a game panel or panels on a ticket is exposed under the instructions printed on the ticket; and the ticket has been identified as a winning ticket by a gaming terminal. secondary drawing, for a game, means a drawing that uses tickets or parts of tickets from the instant drawing for the game; and for which a ticket holder in the instant drawing becomes eligible. ticket identifier, for a ticket, means the Validation number within a game panel on the ticket; or information, capable of being produced by a security device built into the ticket, that identifies the ticket. Validation number is the number exposed on a ticket when the relevant game panel is scratched. winning ticket is a ticket that discloses an instant prize. Computer system The lottery operator s computer system may be used to confirm that the ticket identifier for a ticket that appears to be a winning ticket is the ticket identifier for a winning ticket for the prize

90 Lotteries Rule claimed. Part Printing of tickets Approval of game or type of game of instant scratch-its () The Minister may approve a game or type of game of instant scratch-its. () The Minister s approval may include the following (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) the number of tickets to be printed; the layout and wording of the tickets; the number of winning tickets to be printed; the selling price of the tickets; the number and value of cash prizes that may be won; the number and type of other prizes that may be won; whether the game or type of game includes a secondary drawing; for a game based on a particular event the day after which all unsold tickets for the game may be withdrawn from sale. () Additionally, the lottery operator may decide the security codes for the tickets. Game specifications The lottery operator may enter into an agreement with a ticket printer for the printing of tickets for a game according to the game specifications. Information to be printed on tickets () The following information must be included on each ticket the ticket identifier for the ticket; the selling price of the ticket; the way in which a ticket holder may decide whether an instant prize has been won. () Additionally, the following information may be printed on each ticket the procedure for claiming an instant prize; the value of instant prizes that may be paid by a lottery agent;

91 Lotteries Rule if the game includes a secondary drawing the way in which the ticket holder becomes eligible for the secondary drawing; (d) the circumstances under which a ticket is void and no prize is payable. () A ticket must be printed so that it is not possible to decide whether a prize has been won until the matter printed in a game panel or panels on the ticket is exposed under the instructions printed on the ticket. 7 Inspection of tickets A lottery operator must make sure that every contract for printing tickets for instant scratch-its provides that the lottery operator and the chief executive may, at any reasonable time inspect any tickets printed; or inspect and test procedures, including security procedures, devices or aids used for printing tickets. Part Entering and drawing instant scratch-its 8 Entering instant scratch-its A person enters instant scratch-its by asking for a ticket. 9 Drawings () An instant drawing for a game of instant scratch-its happens when the tickets for the game are printed in accordance with the game specifications. () If there is a secondary drawing for the game, the drawing takes place after the instant drawing and in accordance with the game specifications.

92 Part Lotteries Rule Claiming an instant prize Claim and payment of an instant prize () A person claims an instant prize by writing the person s name and address and any other information required and signing in the space provided on the back of a winning ticket; and giving the ticket to a lottery agent or a lottery operator. () A person claiming an instant prize must not write more than name on the ticket. () If there is no name and address on a ticket given to a lottery agent or lottery operator to claim an instant prize, the person who gave the ticket to the lottery agent or lottery operator can not become eligible to be considered for a prize other than the instant prize. Captions are taken to be part of symbols For deciding whether a ticket is a winning ticket, a caption to a symbol is taken to be part of the symbol and not a separate symbol. Example of winning ticket Statement on ticket SCRATCH THE PANEL. FIND IDENTICAL NUMERICAL SYMBOLS AND WIN THE PRIZE. Panel on ticket 7 SEVEN 7 THREE 7 FOUR ONE SEVEN SEVEN The ticket is a winning ticket because, and only because, the numerical symbol 7 appears on the panel times, and not because the caption SEVEN appears on the panel. Example of non-winning ticket Statement on ticket SCRATCH THE PANEL. FIND IDENTICAL NUMERICAL SYMBOLS AND WIN THE PRIZE. Panel on ticket 7 SEVEN ONE

93 Lotteries Rule THREE FOUR SIX SIX The caption SIX merely provides confirmation of the numerical symbol appearing immediately above it. The caption is taken to be part of the representation of the numerical symbol. The ticket is not a winning ticket because appears only twice, rather than the times necessary to make the ticket a winning ticket. Payment by lottery agent () A lottery agent may pay a prize for a winning ticket only if the amount of the prize is not more than the agent s payment limit. () A lottery agent must not pay a major prize for a winning ticket unless the agent has confirmed with a lottery operator that the ticket is a winning ticket; and the value of the prize won. Payment of prize to be made to only person () A lottery agent or a lottery operator must pay a prize for a winning ticket only to the person whose name is on the ticket. () If, despite section (), there is more than name on a winning ticket, the prize must be paid to the person whose name appears first on the ticket. Ticket identifier () The lottery operator may use the ticket identifier to find out if a ticket is a winning ticket and the value of the prize won. () The lottery operator must use the ticket identifier to find out if a ticket is a winning ticket for a major prize. Winning ticket not recognised () If a person claiming a prize has a ticket that, on the face of it, is a winning ticket but the computer system does not initially recognise its ticket identifier as the ticket identifier of a winning ticket, the lottery operator must investigate why the computer system did not recognise the ticket identifier. () The lottery operator must start the investigation as soon as practicable and must complete it within months after the claim.

94 7 Lotteries Rule Void tickets () A ticket is void and no prize is payable if the ticket is stolen, unissued, defective, altered, damaged produced in error, tampered with in any way or marked void ; or (aa) the game is played using a method other than chance; or the ticket is a duplicate of a ticket already produced; or for a ticket with a Validation number any part of the matter printed within the relevant game panel on the ticket is exposed; or (ca) for a ticket with a security device the security device has been tampered with; or (d) circumstances exist that are circumstances printed on the ticket or otherwise advertised by the lottery operator as circumstances under which a ticket is void and no prize is payable. () Despite subsection (), a prize may be paid if the lottery operator, having regard to all the circumstances, is satisfied it is reasonable and appropriate to pay. 7 Instant prizes () An instant prize may be or more of the following (d) (e) cash; a thing of value awarded as a prize; an instant scratch-its ticket; an entry in another lottery; the right to be considered for another cash prize or thing of value awarded as a prize. () A person with the right mentioned in subsection ()(e) may be included in a secondary drawing. Part Secondary drawing 8 Selecting the winning tickets in a secondary drawing () A person who conducts a secondary drawing must select the winning tickets at random. () The selection method may consist of or include the use of mechanical, electronic or other types of devices or aids. 7

95 Part 8 Lotteries Rule 9 Notice to prize winners Payment of prizes in a secondary drawing () For a secondary drawing, the lottery operator must give written notice to the person whose name and address are written on a winning ticket. () If, despite the requirements of this rule, there is more than name on the ticket, the notice must be given to the person whose name appears first on the ticket. () The notice may require the person to complete a claim form to claim the prize. Payment of prizes in a secondary drawing () The lottery operator may send a cheque for a prize in a secondary drawing to the address shown on the winning ticket or the claim form for the winning ticket. () A cheque drawn in payment of a prize may be made payable only to the person whose name is written on the ticket. () If, despite the requirements of this rule, there is more than name on the ticket, the cheque must be made payable to the person whose name appears first on the ticket. () The lottery operator may wait days after the secondary drawing before paying prizes but must pay the prizes as soon as practicable after the days. 8

96 9 Lotteries Rule Schedule 8 Part Lucky Lotteries Preliminary Gaming scheme known as Lucky Lotteries This schedule relates to a gaming scheme known as Lucky Lotteries. Lucky Lotteries includes Lucky Lottery and Lucky Lottery. Definitions In this schedule consolation prize, means the prize won in accordance with section (). drawing equipment means the regulated lottery equipment known as the lottery random number generator; or a mechanical, electronic or other type of device or aid approved by the chief executive. jackpot increment, means the value specified in appendices 8. and 8.. jackpot number, means the number selected in a drawing after the selection of the winning numbers in that drawing. jackpot prize, means the prize won in accordance with section. malfunction, see Definitions section of Part. net prize pool, in relation to Lucky Lotteries, is a percentage of the total subscriptions for a drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. The percentages are: Lucky Lottery.% Lucky Lottery.% number, means a six () digit number from:, to 7, for Lucky Lottery ; and, to, for Lucky Lottery ; generated under section 7. standard entry, for a drawing of Lucky Lotteries, means the selection of a number, or numbers, from those still available for the drawing. winning numbers, in relation to lucky lotteries means the 9

97 Lotteries Rule numbers that are selected in a drawing in respect of each prize, except the jackpot prize and consolation prizes. Part Entering a drawing of Lucky Lotteries Objective in entering The objective in entering a drawing of Lucky Lotteries is to match the number on the person s ticket with a winning number and/or the jackpot number generated by the drawing equipment. Ways of entering Lucky Lotteries A person may enter a drawing of Lucky Lotteries by () asking at a lottery agent s or a lottery operator s place of operation for a ticket, or tickets, in Lucky Lotteries; () submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or () submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. Multi-draw entry Only standard entries may be made by a multi-draw sale. Advance sale () A standard entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter a drawing of Lucky Lotteries by an advance sale, but only if the drawing is not more than drawings after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing by an advance sale at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the draw number/s the person is entering.

98 Part Lotteries Rule Processing an entry 7 Processing an entry () A lottery agent or lottery operator must ensure there is a number for each entry in a drawing of Lucky Lotteries. () A person who enters a drawing of Lucky Lotteries may ask the lottey agent or lottery operator for the number generated under subsection () to be the next available number for the drawing; or a number randomly generated from the numbers still available for the drawing. () A ticket issued for an entry in a drawing of Lucky Lotteries must show if the ticket is issued for a single entry the number for the entry; and if the ticket is issued for multiple entries the numbers or number range for each entry. 8 Same ticket number generated for more than entry () If a particular number is generated for more than entry in a drawing, the lottery operator must cancel the number for each entry other than the first entry processed; and generate, by using a gaming terminal, a replacement number, for the same drawing or a future drawing, for each entry for which the number has been cancelled. () If the lottery operator can not advise the ticket holder of the cancellation and replacement number, the lottery operator must still generate the replacement number and hold it for the ticket holder. Part Drawing of Lucky Lotteries 9 Drawing the numbers A person who conducts a Lucky Lotteries draw must cause two draws to occur: () The first draw shall decide the winning numbers; () The second draw shall decide the jackpot number required for the

99 Lotteries Rule drawing. Winning prizes () A prize is won by those participants whose entry contains a winning number; () A consolation prize is won by a participant whose numbers match a number in a ticket pool that occurs in sequence immediately before or immediately after a winning number, for example; (i) if the number, is a winning number, then the numbers, and,7 will each win a consolation prize. (ii) if the first number in the ticket pool is a winning number then the second number in the ticket pool will win two consolation prizes. (iii) if the last number in the ticket pool is a winning number then the second last number in the ticket pool will win two consolation prizes the jackpot number where the jackpot number does not win the jackpot prize. () The jackpot prize is won by a participant whose winning number matches the jackpot number in that drawing. Time for drawing () A drawing of a Lucky Lottery must be conducted by the lottery operator after all numbers available for sale in a drawing have been sold in that drawing. () The lottery operator must notify the chief executive of the date and time of a drawing, as soon as practicable prior to when the drawing of a Lucky Lottery is to be conducted. () The lottery operator must publicly advertise when a drawing of a Lucky Lottery is to be conducted. Malfunction of drawing equipment () This section applies if the drawing equipment malfunctions during a drawing of Lucky Lotteries; and an inspector is present at the drawing and gives the person conducting the drawing a stop direction for the drawing equipment. () Any numbers drawn in respect of that drawing prior to the

100 Lotteries Rule malfunction will not be valid numbers. () The drawing shall be declared null and void, and: another drawing shall be conducted as soon as practicable after the rectification of the malfunction; or where the malfunction cannot be rectified, the drawing shall be conducted using substitute drawing equipment, as approved by the chief executive, as soon as practicable after the malfunction. Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve () An amount (the jackpot fund contribution) will be set aside from the total subscriptions for a drawing of Lucky Lotteries to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. The amounts are: Lucky Lottery - $7, Lucky Lottery - $,9 () The bonus prize reserve will be used to fund: the guaranteed minimum jackpot prizes in accordance with the approved ticket pool and prize structure for Lucky Lotteries; and any shortfall if proceeds from the sale of tickets for a drawing of Lucky Lotteries is not enough to pay the prizes stated in appendices 8. or 8.. Distribution of net prize pool () The net prize pool for a drawing of a Lucky Lottery must be distributed in accordance with appendices 8. or 8..

101 Lotteries Rule Appendix 8. Ticket pool and prize structure for Lucky Lottery Lucky Lottery Ticket Pool = 7, sequential numbers from, to 7, Prize Level Prize Number of Prizes st Prize $, nd Prize $, rd Prize $, th Prize $ th Prize $ th Prize $ 7th Prize $ 8th Prize $ 9th Prize $ 7 th Prize $,8 Consolation Prize Levels Prize Number of Prizes st Prize $, nd Prize x "$ Free Ticket" rd Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" 7th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" 8th Prize x "$ Free Ticket", 9th Prize x "$ Free Ticket", th Prize x "$ Free Ticket",9 Jackpot Prize x "$ Free Ticket" Jackpot Prize guaranteed minimum jackpot $, jackpot increment $, jackpot fund contribution $7, net prize pool.% "$ Free Ticket" means a number in a future ticket pool for Lucky Lottery

102 Lotteries Rule Appendix 8. Ticket pool and prize structure for Lucky Lottery Lucky Lottery Ticket Pool =, sequential numbers from, to, Prize Levels Prize Number of Prizes st Prize $, nd Prize $, rd Prize $, th Prize $, th Prize $ th Prize $ 7th Prize $7 7 8th Prize $ 9th Prize $ 7 th Prize $,8 Consolation Prize Levels Prize Number of Prizes st Prize $, nd Prize x "$ Free Ticket" rd Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" 7th Prize x "$ Free Ticket" 8th Prize x "$ Free Ticket", 9th Prize x "$ Free Ticket", th Prize x "$ Free Ticket", Jackpot Prize x "$ Free Ticket" Jackpot Prize guaranteed minimum jackpot $,, jackpot increment $, jackpot fund contribution $,9 net prize pool.% "$ Free Ticket" means a number in a future ticket pool for Lucky Lottery

103 Lotteries Rule Schedule 9 Promotional lottery Part Preliminary Gaming scheme known as promotional lottery This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as promotional lottery. Definitions In this schedule approved schedule, for a drawing of promotional lottery, means the schedule approved for the drawing by the Minister under section 7. foreign gaming scheme means a gaming scheme conducted by a foreign agency. promotional game see Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 999, section. Advertising Before a lottery operator conducts a drawing of promotional lottery, the lottery operator must advertise the following information how to enter the drawing; when and how the drawing is to be conducted; the prize structure for the drawing. Part Entering a drawing of promotional lottery How to enter a drawing of promotional lottery () A person enters a drawing of promotional lottery in the way stated in the approved schedule for the drawing; and advertised for the drawing. () The following ways, and reasonable variations of the ways, of entering a drawing of promotional lottery may be approved entering a drawing of another lottery, including entering a stated number of drawings of the other lottery; spending a stated amount on entries in a drawing of another

104 7 Lotteries Rule lottery; entering a drawing of another lottery for a stated number of weeks; (d) entering drawings of a stated number or type of lotteries in week; (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) entering a drawing of instant scratch-its; completing and returning to the lottery operator an entry form that has been sent to a registered player; being, or becoming, a registered player and entering another lottery; asking a lottery agent about a stated lottery; entering a drawing of another lottery, watching a stated television channel or listening to a stated radio station and ringing a stated telephone number after a stated event happens, for example, the gold lotto jingle is played on the television channel or radio station; entering a drawing of another lottery, watching the television channel on which the drawing is shown, having the extra number drawn for promotional lottery by the drawing equipment and ringing a stated telephone number within a stated time; ringing a stated telephone number and giving stated information, including, for example, name, age, address and telephone number; participating in a stated way in a foreign gaming scheme; (m) participating in a stated way in a promotional game, including, for example, being selected as the winner of a promotional game; (n) (o) using the internet, mobile phone or another approved form of communication and giving stated information; a combination of or more of the ways mentioned in paragraphs to (n). () If entry to a promotional lottery invovles sending an entry form or other document stated in the conditions of entry for the lottery, the cost of sending the entry must not be more than the price of a standard local postage stamp; or telephoning a stated number, the cost of telephoning must not be more than c. 7

105 Part 8 Lotteries Rule Drawing promotional lottery Drawing promotional lottery () A drawing of promotional lottery must be conducted in the way stated in the approved schedule for the drawing; and advertised for the drawing. () The following ways, and reasonable variations of the ways, of drawing promotional lottery may be approved (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) causing lottery equipment to produce a random selection for an entry into a drawing of a lottery; revealing a prize when printed matter is exposed in a bonus game panel on an instant scratch-its ticket; revealing a prize when printed matter is exposed in a panel on a special scratch-its ticket; being the first person to ring a stated telephone number after a stated event happens, for example, the gold lotto jingle is played on a television channel or radio station; being the first person with a winning number to ring a stated telephone number if an extra number is drawn before or after the numbers are drawn for another lottery; ringing a stated telephone number within a stated time and giving certain information; drawing a set of winning numbers for promotional lottery before or after the winning numbers are drawn in another lottery; a combination of or more of the ways mentioned in paragraphs to (g). () If drawing a promotional lottery invovles telephoning a stated number, the cost of telephoning must not be more than c. Time for drawing () A drawing of promotional lottery must be conducted within year after the drawing is first advertised. 8

106 Part 9 Lotteries Rule Approved schedule 7 Approved schedule () The Minister may approve a schedule for a drawing of promotional lottery. () The approved schedule must contain how to enter the drawing; and when and how the drawing is to be conducted; and for the drawing (i) the prize structure; and (ii) how the value of the prize is calculated, and (iii) how the prize is to be funded. Schedule Part Set For Life Preliminary Gaming scheme known as set for life This schedule relates to the gaming scheme known as set for life. Definitions In this schedule drawing equipment, means the regulated lottery equipment known as the lottery random number generator; or a mechanical, electronic or other type of device or aid approved by the chief executive. net prize pool, for a drawing of set for life, means.% of the total subscriptions for the drawing less any amount put aside as a bonus prize reserve. panel, for a drawing of set for life, means a grouping of the numbers to 7. standard entry (set), for a drawing of set for life, means a selection of 8 numbers from 7 in each panel. top up entry see section 7. a week in the context of set for life means 7 consecutive drawings of the lottery. 9

107 Part Lotteries Rule Entering a drawing of set for life Ways of entering set for life () A person may enter each drawing of set for life by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry; or submitting a completed entry form to a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation; or submitting a completed electronic form to a lottery operator. () For subsection (), the person may ask for the following types of entry (e) a standard entry that is computer generated; an astropick; an entry using the person s registered numbers; () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry a standard entry; a top up entry. () For subsection (), the person may use the following types of entry a standard entry that is made by the person or computer generated; a top up entry an entry using the person s registered numbers. Number of standard entries () A lottery ticket issued for each drawing of set for life must be issued for no less than standard entries in multiples of 7 consecutive drawings. () A lottery ticket issued for each drawing of set for life that is computer generated may be issued for to standard entries in multiples of 7 consecutive drawings ( to sets).. Asking for an entry If a person enters a drawing of set for life by asking at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation for an entry, the person must state the following to the agent or operator the type of entry;

108 Lotteries Rule the information required to create the entry; if the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale that the entry is for an advance sale and/or a multi-week sale. Completing an entry form () A person completes an entry form, for submitting at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, by showing on the form for a standard entry the numbers selected in each panel; or for a top up entry (i) the panel or panels pre-selected by the person; and (ii) the indicator for a top up entry; and (iii) the number of standard entries to be computer generated for the top up entry () Also, if an entry is made for a multi-week sale, the person must show on the form the number of consecutive weeks the person is entering (being at least 7 consecutive drawings of the lottery after the date the ticket is to be sold up to a maximum of weeks). () A person completes an entry form, for submitting in electronic form to a lottery operator, by selecting an entry type; and completing the form in a way that is accepted by the lottery operator. () An entry form may be used for more than entry, or more than type of entry, if allowed by a lottery operator. 7. Top up entry () For a top up entry in each drawing of set for life, a person may ask a lottery agent or lottery operator to complete their entry form by randomly generating standard entries for the number of remaining unmarked panels or up to the number of standard entries specified for multiples of 7 consecutive drawings. () The lottery ticket issued for each drawing may total to standard entries for multiples of 7 consecutive drawings.

109 Lotteries Rule 8 Multi-week sale A standard entry or top-up entry may be made by way of a multiweek sale. 9 Advance sale () A standard entry or top-up entry may be made by an advance sale. () A person may enter each drawing of set for life by an advance sale, but only if the last drawing in respect of the entry is not more than weeks after the person buys a lottery ticket for the entry. () If a person enters a drawing of the lottery by an advance sale, at a lottery agent s or lottery operator s place of operation, the person must tell the lottery agent or lottery operator the day of the drawing for the entry to commence. Part Drawing set for life Drawing the numbers () A person who conducts each drawing of set for life must cause to be drawn from the drawing equipment numbers consisting of the first 8 numbers which are the winning numbers; and the other numbers which are the bonus numbers. Malfunction of drawing equipment () This section applies if the drawing equipment malfunctions during a drawing of set for life; () The drawing shall be declared null and void, and: another drawing shall be conducted as soon as practicable after the rectification of the malfunction; or where the malfunction cannot be rectified, the drawing shall be conducted using substitute drawing equipment as soon as practicable after the malfunction. Winning selections for each prize level () There are 8 prize levels in each drawing of set for life. () The prize winners in a prize level are the participants whose

110 Lotteries Rule selections of numbers match the winning selection for the prize level. () The following are the winning selections for each prize level (d) (e) (f) (e) (f) st Prize all 8 winning numbers; nd Prize any 7 winning numbers and bonus number; rd Prize any 7 winning numbers; th Prize any winning numbers and bonus number; th Prize any winning numbers. th Prize any winning numbers and bonus number. 7 th Prize any winning numbers. 8 th Prize any winning numbers and bonus number. () st Prize is the highest prize level and 8 th Prize is the lowest prize level. Only prize for a standard entry Each standard entry in each drawing of set for life can not win a prize in more than prize level. Example If a person has the 8 winning numbers for st prize,the person has not won 7 th prize merely because winning numbers needed for 7 th prize are included in the 8 winning numbers for the st prize. Part Distribution of prize pools Bonus prize reserve () Not less than.% of the total subscriptions for each drawing of set for life may be put aside to accumulate as part of a bonus prize reserve. Distribution of st prizes () In each drawing: each st Prize winner will receive a maximum prize of $,8,; if there are more than four () st prize winners, the maximum fixed gross sum of $9,, will be divided equally among the winners; and

111 Lotteries Rule the st Prize will be paid by equal monthly instalments (subject to rounding up to the nearest sum containing a one () cent multiple) to each st prize winner, with the first instalment being paid by the lottery operator as soon as practicable after days following the drawing and with each subsequent instalment being paid on the th day of each subsequent month until all instalments have been paid. () The lottery operator must pay from the bonus prize reserve the amounts necessary to make payment of the instalments of the st prizes mentioned in subsection (). () If there is not enough money in the bonus prize reserve to pay the prizes mentioned in subsection (), the lottery operator must make available the shortfall in prize money from the lottery operator s own funds. () The lottery operator may be reimbursed from the bonus prize reserve for money made available by the lottery operator under subsection (). Distribution of net prize pool () Subject to subsection (), the net prize pool for each drawing of set for life must be distributed as follows nd Prize.99% rd Prize.9% th Prize.% th Prize.9% th Prize -_9.9% 7 th Prize 7.8% 8 th Prize.% () A lottery operator may increase or decrease the distribution for a prize level mentioned in subsection () by up to % if for a decrease in a distribution the decreased distribution for the division is not less than half of the percentage mentioned in subsection () for that division; and the increase or decrease is approved by the chief executive; and the increased or decreased distribution is available for inspection, on request, by the public at each place of operation of the lottery operator and all lottery agents. Because the st prize money is paid from the bonus prize reserve and not from the net prize pool, the net prize pool does not contain any money to jackpot if there is no st prize winner.

112 Lotteries Rule () The prize pool for a prize level of a drawing must be divided in equal shares among the winners in the prize level, other than for the st prize level which will only be divided equally if there are more than st prize winners. () Despite subsection (), the amount of a prize distributed for prize levels to 8 may be rounded to the nearest sum consisting of a multiple of cents. () Amounts deducted from, or added to, prizes in rounding under this Schedule must be added to, or deducted from, the bonus prize reserve. () If there is insufficient money in the bonus prize reserve for the rounding of prizes under this section, the lottery operator must make available the shortfall from the lottery operator s own funds. (7) The lottery operator may be reimbursed from the bonus prize reserve for money made available by the lottery operator under subsection (). 7 Prize Levels 8 prize pool to be added to pool for next lower or higher division () If there is no winner in prize levels,,,, or 7 in a drawing, the amount of the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the prize level must be added to the prize pool available for distribution to winners in the next lower prize level or, if there is no winner in any lower level, the next higher prize level that contains a winner. Table of versions Version No. Amendments include Effective none July Amendment Rule (No.) 9 January Amendment Rule (No.) 7 March Amendment Rule (No.) 8 April Amendment Rule (No.) 8 October Amendment Rule (No.) 8 July 7 Amendment Rule (No. ) October