Or. Admin. R. 177-098-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 177-098-0020 - Game Description

(1) General Information: Mega Millions® is a five out of seventy plus one out of twenty-five lottery game, drawn on the day(s), time(s) and location(s) as determined by the Mega Millions® Lotteries, and which pays the Jackpot Prize, at the election of the player made in accordance with these rules or by a default election made in accordance with these rules, either on a graduated annuitized annual pari-mutuel basis or as a cash value option using a rate determined by the Mega Millions® Finance Committee on a pari-mutuel basis. Except as provided in these rules, all other prizes are paid as a single lump sum payment. Mega Millions® winning numbers applicable to determine Mega Millions® prizes will be determined on the day(s), time(s), and location(s) as determined by the Mega Millions® lotteries. During a drawing event, five numbers shall be drawn from the first set of seventy numbers and one number shall be drawn from the second set of twenty-five numbers, which shall constitute the winning numbers.

(2) Selection of Numbers: To play the Mega Millions® game, a player shall select (or computer pick) five different numbers, from one through seventy and one additional number from one through twenty-five (the Mega ball). The additional number may be the same as one of the first five numbers selected by the player, as long as it is from one through twenty-five.

(3) Purchase of Tickets: Tickets can be purchased for two dollars (U.S. $2.00), either from a terminal operated by a retailer (i.e., a clerk-activated terminal) or from a terminal operated by the player (i.e., a player-activated terminal).

(a) Purchase from Retailer: If purchased from a retailer, the retailer will issue a ticket, via the terminal, containing the player's selected set or sets of numbers or other indicia, each of which constitutes a game play. The player may select a set of five numbers from one to seventy and one additional number from one through twenty-five by:

(A) Marking six numbered squares in any one game board on a play slip and submitting the play slip to the retailer; or

(B) Requesting "Quick Pick" from the retailer.

(b) Player-activated Terminal: Tickets can be purchased from a player-activated terminal by use of a touch screen or by inserting a play slip into the machine.

(c) Future Drawings: A player may purchase tickets for future consecutive drawings up to the maximum permitted by the Lottery.

(4) Player Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of the player to verify the accuracy of the game play or plays and other data printed on the ticket. A ticket may not be voided or canceled by returning the ticket to the retailer or to the Lottery, including tickets that are printed in error. No ticket may be returned to the Lottery for credit. The placing of plays is done at the player's own risk through the Lottery retailer, who when entering the play or plays is acting on behalf of the player. When the purchase of a ticket fails to complete because the ticket does not print, the player is responsible for notifying the retailer prior to the drawing(s) on the ticket to obtain a refund or a replacement ticket.

(5) Printed Plays. Plays shall be sold through the Lottery and shall be printed on paper that meets the security requirements for paper used in the Lottery's other games and other requirements adopted by the MUSL Board and the Product Group.

(6) Entry of Plays: Plays may be entered as approved by the Lottery. Retailers shall not permit the use of play slips that are not allowed by the Lottery. Retailers shall not permit any device to enter plays, except as allowed by the Lottery.

(7) Determination of Winning Numbers: The winning numbers for the Mega Millions® game shall be determined at a drawing conducted under the supervision of the Mega Millions® Lotteries and the MUSL Board. Winning numbers shall be selected at random with the aid of mechanical drawing equipment or a random number generator. The Lottery Director shall designate a Drawing Manager who shall review and randomly observe the Mega Millions® game drawings conducted.

Or. Admin. R. 177-098-0020

LOTT 6-2010, f. 3-18-10, cert. ef. 3-21-10; LOTT 5-2013, f. 9-27-13, cert. ef. 10-19-13; LOTT 10-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10/18/2016; LOTT 7-2017, amend filed 10/27/2017, effective10/31/2017; LOTT 11-2022, amend filed 12/16/2022, effective 1/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: Or Const, Art XV, § 4(4)(a), ORS chapter 190, ORS 461.120, 461.210, 461.220, 461.230, 461.240, 461.250, 461.260 & 461.300

Statutes/Other Implemented: Or Const, Art XV, § 4, ORS chapter 190, ORS 461.120, 461.210, 461.220, 461.230, 461.240, 461.250, 461.260 & 461.300