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WSR 07-11-037
[ Filed May 8, 2007, 1:42 p.m. , effective June 8, 2007 ]
Purpose: To revise chapter 315-30 WAC which will rename the existing chapter to draw game rules and eliminates the terminology of "on-line game rules." The changes also create a more clear category of what constitutes draw games and draw game rules.
Other Authority: RCW 67.70.040.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 07-08-002 on March 21, 2007.
OTS-9601.2
((ON-LINE)) DRAW GAMES -- GENERAL RULES
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 44, filed 12/8/83)
WAC 315-30-010 ((On-line)) Draw games -- Authorized -- Director's authority. The commission hereby authorizes the director to select and operate ((on-line)) draw games which meet the criteria set forth in this chapter.
(1) The director may contract for the development and operation of draw games, as determined necessary by the director.
(2) The director shall establish and approve the final draw game specifications, as executed in working papers or software requirement specifications, including the determination of winning tickets, prior to presentation of any new draw game proposal to the commission for a vote of the commission.
(3) New draw games shall not be made available for sale without approval of the commission.
(4) All draw game procedures and play criteria shall be made available to the public on the agency internet web site and on request.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-010, filed 12/8/83.]
WAC 315-30-020 Definitions. (1) ((On-line)) Draw game. A lottery game in which a player pays a fee to a lottery retailer and selects a combination of digits, numbers, or symbols; type and amount of play; and drawing date and receives a computer generated ticket with those selections printed on it; or pays for a ticket with predetermined numbers, symbols or characters selected by the lottery terminal; or pays for a raffle ticket. The lottery will conduct a drawing to determine the winning ticket or the winning combination(s) in accordance with the ((rules of the specific game being played)) specific draw game procedures and play criteria. Each ticket bearer whose valid ticket includes a winning combination, or is the winning ticket, shall be entitled to a prize if claim is submitted within the specified time period.
(2) ((On-line)) Draw game retailer. A lottery retailer authorized by the lottery to sell ((on-line)) draw game tickets. All ((on-line)) draw game retailers may also ((shall)) sell ((instant)) other lottery game tickets offered by the lottery and approved by the commission.
(3) ((On-line)) Draw game ticket. A computer-generated ticket issued by ((an on-line)) a lottery retailer to a player as a receipt for the combination(s) a player has selected, or as a receipt of the predetermined numbers, symbols or characters selected by the lottery terminal, or a raffle ticket. That ticket shall be the only acceptable evidence of the combination(s) of digits, numbers, or symbols selected. ((On-line)) Draw game tickets may be purchased only from ((on-line)) a lottery retailer((s)) authorized to sell draw game tickets.
(4) ((Ticket distribution machine (TDM).)) Lottery terminal. The computer hardware through which ((an on-line retailer enters the combination selected by a player and by which on-line)) tickets are generated and ((claims are)) validated.
(8) Validation. The process of determining whether ((an on-line)) a ticket presented for payment is a winning ticket.
(9) Validation number. ((The twelve-digit number printed on the front of each on-line ticket)) A unique number printed on each ticket, which is used ((for validation)) to determine whether the ticket is a winning ticket.
(10) Ticket bearer. The person who has signed the ((on-line)) ticket or who has possession of an unsigned ticket.
(11) ((Metropolitan area. Benton, Clark, Franklin, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima counties. (These geographic areas have been identified as the metropolitan statistical areas in the state of Washington by the Federal Committee on Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the Office of Management and Budget.))) Raffle. A draw game variation in which the player receives a computer generated ticket with the numbers, symbols, or characters predetermined on it. The lottery will conduct a drawing to determine the winning combination(s) in accordance with the specific raffle game procedures and criteria. All raffle draw game tickets issued during a specific raffle draw game shall be entered into the drawing for that game. Each ticket bearer whose valid raffle draw game ticket includes a winning combination shall be entitled to a prize if the claim is submitted within the specified time period.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 92-11-033, § 315-30-020, filed 5/15/92, effective 6/15/92; 86-01-060 (Order 83), § 315-30-020, filed 12/16/85; 85-09-004 (Order 72), § 315-30-020, filed 4/5/85; 84-19-045 (Order 64), § 315-30-020, filed 9/17/84; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-020, filed 12/8/83.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-03-020, filed 1/7/94, effective, see WAC 315-04-180)
WAC 315-30-030 ((On-line)) Draw games criteria. (1) The base price of ((an on-line)) a play shall not be less than $.50 and not more than (($5.00)) $20.00.
(2) On the average the total of all prizes available to be won in ((an on-line)) a draw game shall not be less than forty-five percent of the ((on-line)) game's projected revenue.
(3) The manner and frequency of drawings may vary with the type of ((on-line)) game, except that no draw game shall have a drawing more than once in a twenty-four hour period.
(5) A ticket bearer claiming a prize shall submit the apparent winning ticket as specified by the director. The ticket must be validated pursuant to WAC 315-30-050 by the lottery or ((an on-line)) a lottery retailer through use of the validation number and any other means as specified by the director.
(6) Procedures for claiming ((on-line)) prizes are as follows:
(a) To claim ((an on-line)) a game prize of $600.00 or less, the claimant shall present the winning ((on-line)) ticket to any ((on-line)) lottery retailer authorized to sell draw game tickets or to the lottery.
(i) If the ((claim)) ticket is presented to ((an on-line)) a lottery retailer authorized to sell draw game tickets, the ((on-line)) retailer shall validate the ((claim)) ticket and, if determined to be a winning ticket, may make payment of the amount due the claimant. If the ((on-line)) retailer cannot validate the ((claim)) ticket, the claimant may submit the disputed ticket to the lottery by mail or in person. Upon determination that the ticket is a winning ticket, the lottery shall ((present or mail a check to the claimant in payment of the amount due)) pay the prize. If the ticket is determined to be a nonwinning ticket, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be promptly notified. ((Nonwinning tickets will not be returned to the claimant.))
(ii) If the ((claim)) ticket is presented to the lottery, the claimant shall submit the ((apparent winning)) ticket to the lottery by mail or in person. Upon determination that the ticket is a winning ticket, the lottery shall ((present or mail a check to the claimant in payment of the amount due, less the withholding required by the Internal Revenue Code)) pay the prize. If the ticket is determined to be a nonwinning ticket, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be promptly notified. ((Nonwinning tickets will not be returned to the claimant.))
(b) To claim ((an on-line)) a prize of more than $600.00, the claimant shall obtain and complete a claim form or otherwise provide necessary information, as provided in WAC 315-06-120, and submit it with the ((apparent winning)) ticket to the lottery by mail or in person. Upon determination that the ticket is a winning ticket, the lottery shall ((present or mail a check to the claimant in payment of the amount due, less the withholding required by the Internal Revenue Code)) pay the prize. Prizes greater than $600.00 are subject to federal income tax withholding requirements according to the Internal Revenue Service publications for state lotteries. If the ticket is determined to be a nonwinning ticket, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be promptly notified. ((Nonwinning tickets will not be returned to the claimant.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 94-03-020, § 315-30-030, filed 1/7/94, effective, see WAC 315-04-180; 92-11-033, § 315-30-030, filed 5/15/92, effective 6/15/92; 86-01-060 (Order 83), § 315-30-030, filed 12/16/85; 85-16-031 (Order 77), § 315-30-030, filed 7/30/85; 84-19-045 (Order 64), § 315-30-030, filed 9/17/84; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-030, filed 12/8/83.]
WAC 315-30-040 Drawings and end of sales prior to drawings. (1) Drawings shall be conducted in a location and at days and times designated by the director. Each ((on-line)) drawing script shall contain the statement, "Digits/numbers/symbols drawn are not official until validated."
(2) The director shall announce for each type of ((on-line)) game the time for the end of sales prior to the drawings. ((TDMs)) Lottery terminals will not process orders for ((on-line)) tickets for that drawing after the time established by the director.
(3) The director shall designate the type of equipment to be used and shall establish procedures to randomly select the winning combination for each type of ((on-line)) game.
(5) The director shall establish procedures governing the conduct of drawings for each type of ((on-line)) game. The procedures shall include provisions for deviations which include but are not limited to: (a) Drawing equipment malfunction before validation of the winning combination; (b) video and/or audio malfunction during the drawing; (c) fouled drawing; (d) delayed drawing; and (e) other equipment, facility and/or personnel difficulties.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 92-11-033, § 315-30-040, filed 5/15/92, effective 6/15/92; 89-12-042 (Order 116), § 315-30-040, filed 6/1/89; 84-19-045 (Order 64), § 315-30-040, filed 9/17/84; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-040, filed 12/8/83.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 116, filed 6/1/89)
WAC 315-30-050 Validation requirements. (1) To be a valid winning on-line ticket, all of the following conditions must be met:
(e) The ticket must have been issued by an authorized on-line retailer in an authorized manner.
(g) The ticket must not have been ((cancelled)) canceled or previously paid.
(3) The director may replace an invalid ((on-line)) ticket with ((an on-line)) a ticket for a future drawing of the same game. The director may pay the prize for a ticket that is partially mutilated or is not intact if the ((on-line)) ticket can still be validated by the other validation requirements.
(4) In the event a ticket is issued in error or a defective ((on-line)) ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the lottery, its vendors or the ((on-line)) lottery retailer shall be the replacement of the erroneous or defective ((on-line)) ticket with another ((on-line)) ticket for a future drawing of the same game.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 89-12-042 (Order 116), § 315-30-050, filed 6/1/89; 85-22-057 (Order 81), § 315-30-050, filed 11/5/85; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-050, filed 12/8/83.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 83, filed 12/16/85)
WAC 315-30-060 Payment of prizes by ((on-line)) lottery retailers. (1) ((An on-line)) A lottery retailer ((shall)) authorized to sell draw games may pay to the ticket bearer ((on-line game)) prizes of $600.00 or less for any validated claims presented to that ((on-line)) lottery retailer regardless of where the ((on-line)) ticket was purchased. These prizes ((shall)) may be paid during all normal business hours of that ((on-line)) lottery retailer, provided, the ((on-line)) draw game system is operational and claims can be validated. The ((on-line)) lottery retailer shall not charge the claimant any fee for payment of the prize or for cashing a business check drawn on the lottery retailer's account.
(2) ((An on-line)) A lottery retailer may pay prizes in cash or by business check, certified check, or money order. ((An on-line)) A lottery retailer that pays a prize with a check which is dishonored may be subject to suspension or revocation of its license, pursuant to WAC 315-04-200.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 86-01-060 (Order 83), § 315-30-060, filed 12/16/85; 85-09-004 (Order 72), § 315-30-060, filed 4/5/85; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-060, filed 12/8/83.]
WAC 315-30-070 Retailer settlement. (1) Each ((on-line)) lottery retailer authorized to sell draw games shall establish an account for deposit of ((monies)) moneys derived from ((on-line)) draw games with a financial institution that has the capability of electronic funds transfer (EFT). Funds generated from the sale of ((on-line)) draw game tickets shall be held in trust by the retailer for the lottery.
(2) Each ((on-line)) lottery retailer shall make a deposit to that account at least once each week. The amount deposited shall be sufficient to cover ((monies)) moneys due the lottery for that weekly accounting period. The lottery will withdraw by EFT the amount due the lottery on the day specified by the director. In the event the day specified for withdrawal falls on a legal holiday, withdrawal will be accomplished on the following business day.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 89-12-042 (Order 116), § 315-30-070, filed 6/1/89; 86-01-060 (Order 83), § 315-30-070, filed 12/16/85; 84-01-005 (Order 44), § 315-30-070, filed 12/8/83.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 116, filed 4/10/89)
WAC 315-30-075 ((On-line)) Lottery retailer agreement. Each ((on-line)) lottery retailer shall enter into an agreement with the lottery containing such terms and conditions as the director may require pursuant to WAC 315-30-080. Failure to enter into such an agreement may result in denial of a ((TDM)) lottery terminal; immediate discontinuance of a ((TDM's)) lottery terminal operation, or removal of a ((TDM)) lottery terminal from an on-line location.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 89-09-009 (Order 116), § 315-30-075, filed 4/10/89.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 98-20-013, filed 9/25/98, effective 10/26/98)
WAC 315-30-080 ((On-line)) Retailer selection criteria. (1) The selection and distribution of ((on-line)) draw game retailers throughout the state will be based on:
(2) ((An on-line license endorsement shall be issued only to)) Only a person who possesses a valid provisional or general license((, provided, the director may issue an on-line endorsement to a lottery retailer who possesses a valid provisional license if that retailer is a new owner of a previously established on-line location)) may be authorized by the director to sell draw game tickets.
(3) In addition, the director ((shall)) may consider the following factors in the selection of ((on-line)) lottery retailers authorized to sell draw games.
(4) The director shall determine the total number of ((TDM's)) lottery terminals to be installed throughout the state and shall establish procedures for ((on-line)) draw game site selection. In determining the order in which TDMs will be installed within a given geographic area, an on-line site selection survey will be completed in which, the factors considered will include but not be limited to:
(c) Proposed ((TDM)) lottery terminal location;
(g) Estimated ((on-line)) draw game sales;
(i) Nearest four ((on-line agents')) draw game lottery retailer sales per week;
(5) The director may, after a ((TDM)) lottery terminal has been in operation for six months, order the removal of a ((TDM)) lottery terminal from a low producing ((on-line)) retailer location after considering marketing factors which include but are not limited to:
(d) Public is adequately served by other ((on-line agent)) draw game retailer locations; and
(6) The director may immediately discontinue a ((TDM's)) lottery retailer operation, order removal of a ((TDM)) lottery terminal from ((an on-line)) a draw game lottery retailer location, or take any other action authorized under WAC 315-04-200 in the event that the ((on-line agent)) lottery retailer authorized to sell draw game tickets:
(b) Tampers with or attempts to tamper with the ((TDM or on-line system)) lottery terminal;
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. 98-20-013, § 315-30-080, filed 9/25/98, effective 10/26/98; 89-09-009 (Order 116), § 315-30-080, filed 4/10/89; 85-22-057 (Order 81), § 315-30-080, filed 11/5/85; 85-09-004 (Order 72), § 315-30-080, filed 4/5/85; 84-21-013 (Order 66), § 315-30-080, filed 10/5/84; 84-05-008 (Order 51), § 315-30-080, filed 2/7/84.]