N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5007.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 5007.12 - Governing law

(a) In purchasing a ticket issued for Mega Millions within New York State, the purchaser agrees to comply with and be bound by all applicable statutes, administrative rules and regulations, and procedures of New York State, and by directives and determinations of the commission. The purchaser agrees, as such purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, that claims arising out of a ticket purchased in New York State from an agent can be pursued only against the commission and no other lottery. Litigation, if any, arising from the purchase of a Mega Millions ticket in New York State from an agent shall only be maintained against the commission within the State of New York.

(b) In the event of a conflict between the Mega Millions official game rules and the statutes, rules or regulations of the commission and the State of New York, such statutes, rules and regulations shall control.

(c) All decisions by the commission, including the declaration of prizes and the payment thereof and the interpretation of Mega Millions rules, shall be final and binding on all purchasers and on every person making a claim in respect thereof.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5007.12