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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Lottery Commission

1 CCR 206-1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

RULE 6.WN "Super Crossword Quadrupler" General Rules and Regulations

Basis and Purpose for Rule 6.WN SUPER CROSSWORD QUADRUPLER Game Number 441

The purpose for Rule 6.WN is to provide specific game details and requirements for Colorado Lottery Game Number 441, "SUPER CROSSWORD QUADRUPLER", such as numbers and sizes of prizes, the manner of selecting and validating winning tickets and the allocation of total revenues, prizes and costs. The statutory basis for Rule 6.WN is found in C.R.S. 24-35-208 (1) (a) and (2), 24-35-212 and 24-35-212.5.

6.WN.1 Purpose and Statutory Authority

These Rules and Regulations are adopted by the Colorado Lottery Commission governing the establishment and operation of the Colorado Lottery pursuant to the authority provided by Part 2, Article 35, Title 24, C.R.S. 24-35-208 (1)(a) and (2), 24-35-212 and 24-35-212.5, Rule 5 and under such further instructions and directives as the Lottery Director may issue in furtherance thereof.

6.WN.2 Definitions

In addition to the definitions provided by Rule 1 and Rule 5, and unless these Rules and Regulations for Colorado Lottery Game Number 441 otherwise require, Play Symbols, Prize Symbols, Legends, Identifiers, Play Symbol Captions, Prize Symbol Captions, and Retailer Validation Codes are as set forth in Paragraph 6.WN.1.9 and Exhibits A through C of this Rule 6.WN.

6.WN.3 Determination of Instant

An instant prize-winner for Colorado Lottery Game Number 441 shall be determined as follows: a. The holder of a ticket on which all of the letters in three (3) complete words to twelve (12) complete words in the "Crossword Puzzle" portion of the ticket match letters in the "Your 18 Letters" portion of the ticket in PUZZLE 1 and/or PUZZLE 2 shall be entitled to the prize indicated in the corresponding "Puzzle Key" legend in PUZZLE 1 and/or PUZZLE 2 corresponding to the number of complete words that are matched. b. The holder of a ticket who reveals a " " (PENCIL) symbol in a winning combination of words, shall win 4 TIMES the corresponding prize shown in the PRIZE KEY for that PUZZLE. c. Players may only win two (2) times on a ticket in Colorado Lottery Game Number 441. d. In all events, the determination of prize winners shall be subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Paragraph 5.17 of Rule 5, Paragraph 6.WN.8, and all of the specific requirements set out in the "Crossword Details" section on the back of the ticket as set forth in Exhibit A.

6.WN.4 Claims Period and Payment of Prizes

All instant "cash" prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the announced end of the game. a. The holder of any $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 or $50 prize-winning ticket may take it to any Lottery retailer location, mail it to Lottery Headquarters as provided on the ticket back or deliver the ticket to any Lottery Claims Center for validation and subsequent payment. The holder of any $70, $100, $150, $200, $250 or $500 prize-winning ticket may mail it to Lottery Headquarters or deliver the ticket to any Lottery Claims Center for validation and subsequent payment. Lottery retailers, at their option, may accept $70, $100, $150, $200, $250 or $500 prize-winning tickets for validation and payment. b. The holder of an $800, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 or $100,000 prize-winning ticket shall fill out a claim form and send the completed form and the ticket to the Lottery for validation and payment pursuant to instructions on the back of the ticket or deliver the ticket to any Lottery Claims Center for validation and subsequent payment. c. Any "cash" prize from a winning ticket that is not claimed within the period specified herein and in the manner specified on the back of each ticket shall remain the property of the Lottery.

6.WN.5 Price of Tickets

The purchase price of each ticket for Colorado Lottery Game Number 441 shall be $5.00. However, a licensed retailer may be permitted, upon prior approval of the Director, to make gifts of tickets as a means of promoting the sale of goods or services to the public.

6.WN.6 Numbers and Sizes of Prizes

The numbers (plus or minus three percent [5% - 3%] based upon pool level) and sizes of instant prizes are as set forth in Exhibit B attached to this Rule 6.WN and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. Overall probability of winning includes breakeven prizes and entries.

6.WN.7 Manner of Selecting Winning Tickets a. The winning of any cash prizes in the amounts set forth in Paragraph 6.WN.6 results from ticket purchases by the public and removal by the ticket holder of the rub-off area revealing a winning combination of play symbols as set forth in Paragraph 6.WN.3. In addition, to be a valid instant cash winning ticket, all of the requirements of Paragraph 5.17 of Rule 5 and 6.WN.8 must be satisfied. b. Tickets with disputed ownership will not be entered into the drawing process. Rule 5.5, "Ownership of Tickets," shall govern Lottery actions in all questions of ticket ownership.

6.WN.8 Ticket Validation Requirements

In addition to meeting all of the requirements in these Rules and Regulations, Paragraph 5.17 of Rule 5, and those printed on the back of each ticket, to be a valid instant winning ticket, the number and placement of Play Symbols on the ticket must conform precisely to those in Exhibit A, Play Symbols, Fixed Symbols and Retailer Validation Codes must be present in their entirety and must conform to those in Exhibit C attached to this Rule 6.WN and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

6.WN.9 Play Symbols, Fixed Symbols and Retailer Validation Codes

Play Symbols, Fixed Symbols and Retailer Validation Codes are as set forth in Exhibit C attached to this Rule 6.WN and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. Exhibit A – Ticket Front Covered/Uncovered Exhibit A – Ticket Back

Ticket Back Language: (For all pulses)

OVERALL PROBABILITY INCLUDING BREAK-EVEN PRIZES 1 in 3.92

Claim winners up to and including $50 at any Lottery Retailer; winners up to and including $599 may be claimed at participating retailers or mail signed ticket with your name and address to Colorado Lottery, PO Box 7, Pueblo, CO 81002-0007 for payment. Retailers have the option of paying up to $599. Claim prizes of more than $599 by mailing signed ticket and filled out claim form obtainable at Lottery retailers to PO Box 7, Pueblo, CO 81002- 0007 or claim at a Lottery Office. Tickets must be received at the Lottery within 180 days of the announced end of game. Ticket purchasers must be at least18 years old. All cash prizes not claimed within 180 days after end of game are forfeited. All tickets, transactions and winners are subject to Lottery Rules and State Law. Tickets are void and not entitled to prize payment if they fail to meet requirements of game rules or are irregular in any manner. Liability for a void ticket is limited to replacement of ticket or refund of retail sales price. Availability of prizes subject to prior sale.

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Play instructions: Scratch "YOUR 18 LETTERS" box to reveal your 18 letters. Scratch all corresponding letters on the CROSSWORD PUZZLE. If you uncover at least 3 words and up to 12 words in PUZZLE 1, win the prize shown in PUZZEL KEY 1. If you uncover at least 3 words and up to 12 words in PUZZLE 2, win the prize shown in PUZZEL KEY 2. Scratch each " " (PENCIL) symbol that appears on PUZZLE 1 and PUZZLW 2; each " " (PENCIL) symbol is a free spot. When a " " (PENCIL) symbol appears in a winning combination of words, you win 4 TIMES the corresponding prize shown in the PRIZE KEY for that PUZZLE. Each PUZZLE is played separately.

Crossword details: - A WORD cannot be formed by linking letters diagonally, or by reading the letters from right to left or bottom to top. - Letters combined to form a complete word must appear in the unbroken horizontal or vertical sequence on the CROSSWORD PUZZLE. All complete WORDS must contain at least 3 letters and completely fill an entire WORD'S column or row. You must match all the letters within a possible WORD in order to form a complete WORD. Words within a complete WORD such as "A" or "CAN" within "CANDY" are not complete WORDS since they do not contain at least 3 letters AND completely fill the entire WORD'S column or row. - Letters forming a WORD filling a complete WORD space can only be used to form one complete WORD (e.g. "BALL" and "GAME" within "BALLGAME" are considered only one complete WORD). - Only highest prize won paid per ticket. Exhibit B – Prize Structure Exhibit C – Image Fonts Exhibit C – Validation Codes Exhibit C – Validation Codes

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