Section 2.67 - THE WHEEL OF LUCK(1)Sales Start Date. Sale of THE WHEEL OF LUCK tickets begins on January 19, 2023.(2)DefinitionsConsecutive Games. The number of successive THE WHEEL OF LUCK games, i.e. 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30, for which a player may make a selection on a single THE WHEEL OF LUCK ticket.
Exchange Ticket. The ticket issued to replace a consecutive game ticket that is validated prior to the last game on the ticket.
THE WHEEL OF LUCK. An on-line Lottery game that offers three bet types and utilizes a field of 36 numbers (from 1-36), each with an associated color of red or black. A player may select: a number or numbers from the field of 36 numbers; odd or even; and/or red or black. The Lottery randomly selects a number from the same field of 36 numbers and the selected number is either an odd or even number and it is either red or black. Depending upon the bet type selected by player, whether the player selection is a match, and validation of the ticket by the Lottery, the player may win a prize.
(3)Valid Bet. Except as otherwise provided in 961 CMR 2.67, a valid bet on THE WHEEL OF LUCK game using the Lottery's computer processing system shall be a bet, which is: (a) Placed with and accepted by a Sales Agent licensed to sell THE WHEEL OF LUCK game or by a Lottery location designated for the purpose.(b) Paid for in full at the time and place the bet is placed.(c) Recorded correctly on an On-line Ticket in accordance with 961 CMR 2.00.(d) Represented by an On-line Ticket generated by a Lottery computer terminal. The ticket must contain the following information: 1. The Number(s) selected (from 1-36), and/or Odd or Even, and/or color, either Red or Black;2. The Amount(s) Wagered per draw;3. The Number of Games Played;4. The Date or Dates Played;5. A Terminal Identification Number;6. A 20 Digit Ticket Serial Number7. A machine-readable (Bar Code) Ticket Serial Number; and the On-line Ticket consistent with the information contained in the Lottery's computer records.(e) Accepted by the Lottery Computer prior to the selection of the winning number(s) for the game(s) on the On-line Ticket.(f) In the event of an apparent contradiction between information, as printed on an On-line Ticket, and as accepted by the Lottery Computer, the bet as accepted by the Lottery Computer shall be the valid bet.(4)Placing Bets. (a) Bets may be placed by the bettor by providing a fully completed bet slip to the Sales Agent, which is then entered into the terminal. Betting slips shall be prepared as follows: 1.Marking of Betting Slips. In completing a bet slip for THE WHEEL OF LUCK game, the bettor MUST:a. Use only pencil or blue or black ballpoint pen for marking the slip;b. Select the amount bet for each applicable bet type;c. Select the number of games played;d. Select the number(s) (from 1 -36), and/or odd or even, and/or color, red or black, the bettor wishes to play;2. Only official bet slips issued by the Lottery and hand marked by the bettor(s) may be used to place bets. The use of mechanical, electronic, computer generated or any other method of marking betting slips is prohibited.3. Bet slips shall have no pecuniary or prize value, or nor constitute evidence of purchase or selections of number(s), odd/even, and/or color.(b) The terminal must generate a ticket, as described in 961 CMR 2.67(3)(d), which is given to the bettor as the bettor's receipt.(c) A single game bet may be canceled on the day it is placed prior to the close of betting for the game for which the bet is eligible. A consecutive game bet may be canceled on the day it is placed prior to the close of betting for the first game for which the bet is eligible. Consecutive game bets cannot be canceled after the first game for which the bet is eligible takes place.(d) A bet must be canceled at the On-line System terminal in which the bet was placed. Bettors shall be entitled to a full refund of their bets upon cancellation and in no event shall a canceled ticket be entitled to a prize.(e) Bets may be placed with any Lottery Sales Agent authorized to accept THE WHEEL OF LUCK bets or at any Lottery location designated by the Lottery to accept THE WHEEL OF LUCK bets.(f) Bets may be placed at any time during the day at such time or times as will be determined by the Director, but all bets must be placed and accepted by the Lottery's On-line System prior to the close of betting for a game. In the event that a bet is placed for a particular game subsequent to the close of betting for that game, that bet shall be void and the Lottery's liability shall be limited to a refund of the amount of the bet.(g) The bet as represented by the ticket produced by the On-line System is the only bet on which a prize may be claimed. Bettors are cautioned to examine their bet ticket at the time it is issued prior to the close of betting for the appropriate game in order to ensure that the ticket accurately represents the correct bet type selections, amount wagered for each and games for which it is eligible.(h) In the event that a Sales Agent or the On-line System errs when the bet is placed, it shall be the responsibility of the bettor to determine that an error has been made and to request cancellation (provided betting for the game has not closed) of the bet and the return of the purchase price. The Lottery shall not be liable for the payment of a prize because of Sales Agent or On-line System error when the bet is placed.(i) The Lottery shall not be liable for the payment of a prize in the event that the bet is canceled intentionally or through inadvertence of a Sales Agent. (j) It shall be the responsibility of the person who collects the prize to make certain that sum of prize money received is correct. The Lottery shall not be liable for any underpayment, except that the Director, in the Director's discretion, may direct that an additional prize payment be made in order to correct an obvious mistake. (5)Betting Tickets. (a) The betting ticket is a bearer instrument until a Mobile Claim is submitted, and if no valid Mobile Claim is submitted, then until signed by owner and prize may be claimed by anyone in possession of unsigned winning ticket if no valid Mobile Claim has been submitted.(b) Sales Agents may pay claims up to and including the sum of $600.00. Any claim of more than $600.00 shall be made on a claim form supplied by the Lottery at all Sales Agent locations. The procedure to be followed for claims in excess of $600.00 shall be pursuant to 961 CMR 2.38.(6)Lost. Mislaid or Stolen THE WHEEL OF LUCK Tickets. The Lottery may pay a prize to the holder of a THE WHEEL OF LUCK ticket and the payment of such prize shall absolve the Lottery of any further liability with respect to such ticket. In determining whether a prize has been paid on a THE WHEEL OF LUCK ticket, the Lottery may rely solely upon its computer records in determining whether a particular prize has been paid and the status as determined by the Lottery's On-line System shall be binding on the holder. In the event of a lost, stolen or mislaid ticket, the Director may order an investigation, and if the Director is satisfied that the claimant in fact is the owner of the lost, stolen or mislaid ticket and it has not otherwise been paid, the Director, may, in the Director's discretion, pay the prize to the claimant thereof. All payments of prizes on lost, stolen or mislaid tickets shall not be made for a period of 90 days in the case of a prize of $200.00 or less and shall not be made for one year if the prize exceeds $200.00, unless the Director, in the Director's discretion, shall decide otherwise.(7)Sales Agents. Sales Agents are required to pay to the Lottery all sums due on the date established for payment. Failure to make payment when due or upon notice from the custodial bank that funds are not available will result in the immediate shut down of that Sales Agent's terminal and the Sales Agent's license to sell THE WHEEL OF LUCK and/or any other Lottery game shall be subject to revocation, suspension or nonrenewal pursuant to the provisions of 961 CMR 2.13.(8)Prizes. All prize amounts shall be set by the Director in an Administrative Bulletin governing the game. The Administrative Bulletin shall detail the total field of numbers to choose; the manner of play, including categories of play; and, such other matters as may be necessary or desirable for the proper operation of the game. All prizes (less taxes and withholdings, if any) will be paid in full at the time the claim is made and after the ticket is properly validated.(9) The liability, whether by negligence or otherwise, of the Lottery and its licensed Sales Agents for invalid bets is limited to a refund of the amount wagered.(10)Miscellaneous. All other provisions of 961 CMR shall, if applicable, apply to THE WHEEL OF LUCK game.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1487, eff. 1/3/2023 (EMERGENCY).Amended by Mass Register Issue 1492, eff. 1/3/2023 (COMPLIANCE).