DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Lottery Commission

1 CCR 206-1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rule 6.VK – "$250,000 Crossword DOUBLER"

Basis and Purpose for Rule 6.VK "$250,000 Crossword Doubler" Game Number 412
The purpose for Rule 6.VK is to provide specific game details and requirements for Colorado Lottery Game Number 412, "$250,000 Crossword Doubler", 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.VK is found in C.R.S. 24-35-208 (1)(a) and (2), 24-35-212 and 24-35-212.5.
6.VK.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.VK.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 412 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.VK.1.9 and Exhibits A through C of this Rule 6.VK.

6.VK.3  Determination of Instant and Drawing Prize Winners 
An instant prize-winner for Colorado Lottery Game Number 412 shall be determined as follows:
a)	"DOUBLER GRID" Instructions: The holder of a ticket on which all of the letters in three (3) complete words to fifteen (15) complete words in the "DOUBLER GRID" portion of the ticket match letters in the "Your 18 Letters" portion of the ticket shall be entitled to the prize indicated in the "Prize Legend" corresponding to the number of complete words that are matched. 
b)	"DOUBLER GRID" Instructions:  The holder of a ticket on which any one (1) of the three (3) and up to fifteen (15) completely revealed words in the "DOUBLER GRID" has a RED LINE through the entire word shall automatically win the "DOUBLER PRIZE" shown in the "PRIZE LEGEND."  
c)	"MINI-GRID" Instructions:  The holder of a ticket on which all of the letters in three (3) complete words to six (6) complete words in the "MINI-GRID" match the letters in the "MINI-GRID" portion of the tickets shall win the prize shown in the "MINI-GRID PRIZE LEGEND."
d)	"BONUS WORD" Instructions: The holder of a ticket on which "Your 18 Letters" match either one or both of the BONUS WORDS in the BONUS WORDS area shall be entitled to the prize shown in the BONUS WORDS area,  
e)	BONUS WORDS cannot be combined with completed words in the DOUBLER GRID or MINI-GRID puzzles to create an additional prize.
f)	Players may only win four (4) times on a ticket in Colorado Lottery Game Number 412.
g)	The "DOUBLER GRID", "MINI-GRID" and "BONUS WORD" puzzles are played separately and cannot be combined to win an additional prize.
h)	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.VK.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.
i)	The holder of a "non-cash-winning ticket" shall be entitled to an "Entry" into a drawing in which one additional cash prize of $250,000 will be awarded as set forth in Exhibit B of this rule and the drawing guidelines for Game 412.
6.VK.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 $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40 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 $100, $200, 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 $100, $200 or $500 prize-winning tickets for validation and payment.
b)	The holder of a $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $50,000 or $250,000 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.
d)	To be eligible for the drawing associated with Colorado Lottery Game Number 412, set forth in 6.VK.3, the holder of a "non-cash-winning ticket" must enter the ticket in accordance with the instructions listed on the back of the ticket.  Non-cash-winning $250,000 Crossword Doubler tickets" received at the Colorado Lottery within 60 days of the announced end of game shall be entered into a drawing to be conducted in accordance with drawing guidelines and procedures approved by the Lottery Commission.  Tickets may be accepted at alternate locations at the Lottery Director's discretion.
e)	The owner of the ticket that is drawn to win the $250,000 drawing prize shall be required to fill out a claim form and send it to the Lottery in order to receive payment.
6.VK.5  Price of Tickets 
The purchase price of each ticket for Colorado Lottery Game Number 412 shall be $10.00.  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.VK.6  Numbers and Sizes of Prizes 
The numbers (plus five percent or minus three percent [+5% or -3%] and sizes of instant prizes are as set forth in Exhibit B attached to this Rule 6.VK and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.  Overall probability of winning includes breakeven prizes and entries.
6.VK.7  Manner of Selecting Winning Tickets 
a)	The winning of any cash prizes in the amounts set forth in Paragraph 6.VK.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.VK.3.  In addition, to be a valid instant cash winning ticket, all of the requirements of Paragraph 5.17 of Rule 5 and 6.VK.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.VK.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.VK and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
6.VK.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.VK and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

Exhibit A – Ticket Front Covered/Uncovered

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Exhibit A – Ticket Back

Ticket Back Language:

OVERALL PROBABILITY INCLUDING BREAK-EVEN PRIZES 3.50
In order to be eligible for the $250,000 Crossword Doubler drawing, mail non-cash winning ticket to $250,000 Crossword Doubler Drawing, P.O. BOX 81007, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81008-0307. Eligible tickets must be received no later than 60 days after the game end date.
- Ticket must include signature, printed name, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number.
- Include one ticket only in each standard envelope mailed. Tickets may be dropped off at Lottery offices.  Tickets will not be accepted at Lottery retailers.
- Probability of winning a Drawing Prize is dependent on number of entries.
- For additional Information see Drawing Guidelines for game 412, $250,000 Crossword Doubler at www.coloradolottery.com

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

1.	The DOUBLER GRID, MINI-GRID and BONUS WORDS puzzles are played separately
2.	Scratch "YOUR 18 LETTERS" box to reveal your 18 letters.  
3.	Scratch all corresponding letters on the DOUBLER GRID, MINI-GRID and BONUS WORDS.
TO WIN:  
1.	If the letters reveal from three (3) or more complete words in the DOUBLER GRID or MINI-GRID, each of which occupies a complete word, win prize shown in the corresponding GRID's PRIZE LEGEND.
2.	If you win in the DOUBLER GRID, and one of your completed words contains a RED LINE printed through the entire word, win the DOUBLER PRIZE in the PRIZE LEGEND below.
DOUBLER GRID PRIZE LEGEND
					PRIZE			DOUBLER PRIZE
	3 WORDS			$10			$20
	4 WORDS			$15			$30
	5 WORDS			$25			$50
	6 WORDS			$40			$80
	7 WORDS			$50			$100
	8 WORDS			$100			$200
	9 WORDS			$500			$1,000
10 WORDS			$1,000			$2,000
11 WORDS			$2,000			$4,000
12 WORDS			$5,000			$10,000
13 WORDS			$10,000			NO DOUBLER PRIZE
14 WORDS			$50,000			NO DOUBLER PRIZE
15 WORDS			$250,000		NO DOUBLER PRIZE		

3.	If you completely uncover a BONUS WORD[s] using YOUR 18 LETTERS, win corresponding prize for that word[s].  BONUS WORDS cannot be combined with completed words in the DOUBLER GRID or MINI-GRID puzzles to create an additional prize. 

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