Mo. Code Regs. tit. 12 § 40-80.010

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 21, November 1, 2024.

Section 12 CSR 40-80.010 - Definitions for All Scratchers Games

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to define certain terms for the Scratchers games

(1) The following definitions shall apply to 12 CSR 40-80 and 12 CSR 40-90:

(A) Scratchers ticket means a Missouri Lottery Scratchers game ticket;

(B) Play symbols are the symbols printed on Scratchers game tickets. One (1) of these play symbols appears under each rub-off spot of the Scratchers ticket;

(C) Validation number is a unique number on the Scratchers game ticket;

(D) Pack means a pack of Scratchers game tickets. A pack shall consist of Scratchers game tickets, bearing a common pack number and having ticket numbers sequentially through the pack;

(E) Scratchers game is the Missouri Lottery game in which a preprinted ticket is purchased and upon removal of a scratch-off coating on the ticket, the ticket bearer determines his/her winnings, if any;

(F) Game identification number-pack-ticket number is the unique number printed on the Scratchers game ticket which designates game identification number, pack number, and ticket number;

(H) Encrypted validation code consists of a bar code found under the scratch-off coating on the Scratchers game ticket;

(I) Valid ticket is a Scratchers game ticket which meets all of the lottery's validation requirements;

(J) Rub-off spot is an area of a Scratchers ticket covered with a scratch-off coating. The player removes the scratch-off coating to reveal a play symbol, play symbol caption, or other validation number, or validation code beneath; and

(K) Instant prize is the prize revealed on a Scratchers game ticket.

12 CSR 40-80.010

Amended by Missouri Register January 15, 2015/Volume 40, Number 02, effective 2/28/2015

Amended by Missouri Register May 15, 2018/Volume 43, Number 10, effective 7/2/2018

*Original authority: 313.230, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1990, 1993.