WSR 20-03-049
PROPOSED RULES
WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY
[Filed January 9, 2020, 10:15 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-23-054.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 315-31 WAC, Daily Game rules, amendments to change the name from "Daily Game" to "Pick 3" in order to reduce player confusion.
Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., at Washington's Lottery, 814 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA 98506.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 23, 2020.
Submit Written Comments to: Kristi Weeks, P.O. Box 4300, Olympia, WA 98504-3000, email KWeeks@walottery.com, fax 360-515-0416, by April 22, 2020.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Robinson, phone 360-791-3045, TTY 360-586-0933, email DRobinson@walottery.com, by April 17, 2020.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed amendments to chapter 315-31 WAC would change the name of the Daily Game to Pick 3. This name change will assist players with distinguishing between this game and other similar draw games the lottery currently offers.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The current language in chapter 315-31 WAC has shown to be somewhat confusing for players because the lottery offers daily draw games other than the Daily Game. Changing the name to Pick 3 would more accurately reflect the nature of the game as well as help distinguish it from lottery's other daily draw games.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
67.70.040 (1), (3).
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington's lottery, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Kristi Weeks, 814 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 360-810-2881.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW
28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW
34.05.328. The lottery is not an agency listed in RCW
34.05.328 (5)(a)(i). Further, the lottery does not voluntarily make that section applicable to the adoption of this rule pursuant to subsection (5)(a)(ii) and to date the joint administrative rules review committee has not made the section applicable to the adoption of this rule.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW
19.85.025(3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect.
January 9, 2020
Kristi Weeks
Director of Legal Services
Chapter 315-31 WAC
((DAILY GAME))PICK 3 RULES
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 89-12-042, filed 6/1/89)
WAC 315-31-020Price of ((Daily Game))Pick 3 online ticket.
The base price of a ((Daily Game))Pick 3 online ticket shall be $.50 or $1.00, except six-way straight box and three-way straight box tickets, which cost $1.00 each.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 89-12-042, filed 6/1/89)
WAC 315-31-030Types of play for ((Daily Game))Pick 3.
(1) The following play options may be selected by the player for ((Daily Game))Pick 3:
(a) Straight. A play in which winning is achieved only when the three digits selected by the player match in exact order the winning digits drawn for the day selected. For example, if the winning digits are "123," only straight plays of "123" in that exact order will be winners.
(b) Six-way box. A play in which winning is achieved only when the three digits selected by the player contains three unique digits and those three digits are contained in any combination of the winning digits drawn for the day selected. For example, if the winning digits are "123," only box plays of "123," "132," "213," "231," "312," and "321" will be winners.
(c) Three-way box. A play in which winning is achieved only when the three digits selected by the player contains two identical digits and one unique digit and those three digits are contained in the winning digits drawn for the day selected. For example, if the winning digits are "122," only box plays of "122," "212," and "221" will be winners.
(d) Front-pair. A play in which winning is achieved only when the player selects two digits and those two digits match in exact order the first two winning digits drawn for the day selected. For example, if the player selects a front-pair play of "12*," the player will win only if the winning digits are "120," "121," "122," "123," "124," "125," "126," "127," "128," or "129."
(e) Back-pair. A play in which winning is achieved only when the player selects two digits and those two digits match in exact order the last two winning digits drawn for the day selected. For example, if the player selects a back-pair play of "*12," the player will win only if the winning digits are "012," "112," "212," "312," "412," "512," "612," "712," "812," or "912."
(f) Six-way straight box. A play in which the player selects three digits with three unique digits and plays $.50 on a straight play and $.50 on a box play for a particular day. For example, if the player selects a "123" six-way straight/box play:
(i) The player will win both the straight and box players if the winning digits are "123" for the day selected.
(ii) The player will win the box play only if the winning digits are "132," "213," "231," "312," or "321" for the day selected.
(g) Three-way straight/box. A play in which the player selects three digits with two identical digits and one unique digit and plays $.50 on a straight play and $.50 on a box play for a particular day. For example, if the player selects a "122" three-way straight/box play:
(i) The player will win both the straight and box plays if the winning digits are "122" for the day selected.
(ii) The player will win the box play only if the winning digits are "212" or "221" for the day selected.
(h) Super six-way box. A play in which winning is achieved only when the three digits selected by the player contain three unique digits and those three digits are contained in the winning digits drawn for the day selected. This play is the equivalent of six straight plays on a single online ticket. The cost of this type of play is 6 times the base price. For example, if the player selects a "123" super six-way box play, the player will win one straight play if the winning digits are "123," "132," "213," "231," "312," or "321."
(i) Super three-way box. A play in which winning is achieved only when the three digits selected by the player contain two identical digits and one unique digit and those three digits are contained in the winning digits drawn for the day selected. This play is the equivalent of three straight plays on a single online ticket. The cost of this type of play is three times the base price. For example, if the player selects a "122" super three-way box play, the player will win one straight play if the winning digits are "122," "212," or "221."
(2) Method of play: The player may use play slips to make number selections. The TDM will read the play slip and issue ticket(s) with corresponding plays. If a play slip is not available, the online retailer may enter the selected numbers via the keyboard. A player may leave all play selections to a random number generator operated by the computer, commonly referred to as "quick play."
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 89-12-042, filed 6/1/89)
WAC 315-31-040Prizes for ((Daily Game))Pick 3.
(1) The prize amounts for winning $.50 plays are:
(a) | Straight | $ | 250.00 |
(b) | Six-way box | $ | 40.00 |
(c) | Three-way box | $ | 80.00 |
(d) | Front-pair or back-pair | $ | 25.00 |
(2) The prize amounts for winning $1.00 plays are:
(a) | Straight | $ | 500.00 |
(b) | Six-way box | $ | 80.00 |
(c) | Three-way box | $ | 160.00 |
(d) | Front-pair or back-pair | $ | 50.00 |
(e) | Six-way straight/box Straight play win Box play only win | $ $ | 290.00 40.00 |
(f) | Three-way straight/box Straight play win Box play only win | $ $ | 330.00 80.00 |
(3) The prize amounts for winning super six-way plays are:
(a) | Base price $.50, cost $3.00 | $ | 250.00 |
(b) | Base price $1.00, cost $6.00 | $ | 500.00 |
(4) The prize amounts for winning super three-way plays are:
(a) | Base price $.50, cost $1.50 | $ | 250.00 |
(b) | Base price $1.00, cost $3.00 | $ | 500.00 |
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 89-12-042, filed 6/1/89)
WAC 315-31-050Ticket purchases.
(1) ((Daily Game))Pick 3 tickets may be purchased or redeemed no less than seventeen hours each day in accordance with a schedule to be determined by the director, provided online retailers shall only sell and redeem tickets during their normal business hours.
(2) ((Daily Game))Pick 3 tickets may be purchased only from a lottery retailer authorized by the director to sell online tickets.
(3) Each ((Daily Game))Pick 3 ticket shall contain the player's selection of digits, amount, type of play, and drawing date.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 92-16-004, filed 7/23/92, effective 11/5/92)
WAC 315-31-060Drawings.
(1) Drawings for ((Daily Game))Pick 3 shall be held on a daily basis, Monday through Sunday, except that the director may exclude certain holidays from the drawing schedule.
(2) The drawing shall determine, at random, three winning digits or symbols with the aid of mechanical drawing equipment which shall be tested before and after each drawing. Any drawn digits are not declared winning digits until the drawing is certified by the lottery. The winning digits shall be used in determining all ((Daily Game))Pick 3 winners for the day of the drawing. If a drawing is not certified, another drawing will be conducted to determine actual winners.
(3) The winning digits shall not be invalidated based on the liability of the lottery.