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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERYGAME RULES:Pick-3Pick-4My3 ®Lotto/Extra Shot TMLucky Day Lotto ® with EZmatchMega Millions®/Megaplier®Powerball®/Power Play®Hit or MissIf you believe you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling andreferral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).Version Date: May 15, 2015

Table of ContentsSECTION 1 Game Descriptions ................................................................................. 3SECTION 2 Definitions .............................................................................................. 6SECTION 3 Retail and Internet Ticket Sales ........................................................... 15SECTION 4 Ticket Price .......................................................................................... 16SECTION 5 Play Characteristics and Restrictions ................................................... 18SECTION 6 Time, Place and Manner of Conducting Drawing ................................. 23SECTION 7 Prize Payouts and Odds ....................................................................... 24SECTION 8 Ticket Responsibility ............................................................................ 39SECTION 9 Ticket Validation Requirements ............................................................ 40SECTION 10 Procedures for Claiming and Payment of Prizes ................................. 43SECTION 11 Unclaimed Prize Money ...................................................................... 46SECTION 12 Governing Law .................................................................................... 47

SECTION 1Game Descriptions1.1 The PICK-3 GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching a three-digit numberfrom 000 through 999, or a designated combination thereof, with the three-digit Pick-3Game Winning Number randomly selected during the scheduled drawing(s).1.2 The PICK-4 GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching a four-digit number,from 0000 through 9999, or a designated combination thereof, with the four-digit Pick-4Game Winning Number randomly selected during the scheduled drawing(s).1.3 The plus FIREBALL option is an add-on to the Pick-3 and Pick-4 Games. Playerswho select the plus FIREBALL option, pay, for each game panel played, a cost equal tothe Pick-3 or Pick-4 base wager, thereby doubling the purchase, to get an extra numberdrawn at random and improve the chances of winning prizes. The choice to play plusFIREBALL applies to all game panels played on the Play Slip. Players cannot apply theoption to individual panels on a Play Slip. Ten (10) numbered balls will be placed in adrawing machine for each Pick-3 Game drawing. The ten (10) numbered balls arenumbered zero (0) through nine (9). For the Pick-3 game, the number of the ball drawn(the plus FIREBALL) may replace any one of the three (3) numbers drawn to createwinning plus FIREBALL combinations (winning Pick-3 combinations). If the player’sselected numbers, match any of the plus FIREBALL combinations, the player wins plusFIREBALL. Ten (10) numbered balls will be placed in a drawing machine for each Pick-4 Game drawing. The ten (10) numbered balls are numbered zero (0) through nine (9).For the Pick-4 game, the number of the ball drawn (the plus FIREBALL) may replace anyone of the four (4) numbers drawn to create winning plus FIREBALL combinations(winning Pick-4 combinations). If the player’s selected numbers match any of the plusFIREBALL combinations, the player wins plus FIREBALL. If the plus FIREBALL numberis the same as one of the player’s numbers, and the player’s numbers match the numbersdrawn for the player’s play style, the player will be awarded the Pick-3 or Pick-4 baseprize and the plus FIREBALL prize. The plus FIREBALL prize that will be awarded will beall winning plus FIREBALL combinations, as determined by the player’s play style andwager amount. For purposes of the plus FIREBALL option, wherever the term “bonusprize” is used, “bonus prize” means plus FIREBALL prize.1.4 The LOTTO GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching two (2), three (3), four(4), five (5) or six (6) numbers from one (0l) through fifty-two (52) with the six (6) LottoGame Winning Numbers randomly selected during the scheduled drawing.1.5 The EXTRA SHOT option is an add-on to the LOTTO game. Players who selectthe Extra Shot option pay an extra $1.00 per game panel played on their LOTTO gameticket for the opportunity to get an extra number drawn at random and increase thechances of winning non-jackpot LOTTO prizes. The choice to play Extra Shot applies toall game panels played on the ticket. Players cannot apply the option to individual panels3

on a play slip. The LOTTO Grand Prize is NOT modified by an Extra Shot purchase.Added effective 10/28/2012; amended effective 07/14/2013.1.6 The LUCKY DAY LOTTO GAME (formerly known as Little Lotto) awards prizes toticket holders matching two (2), three (3), four (4) or five (5) numbers from one (01)through forty-five (45) with the five (5) Lucky Day Lotto Game Winning Numbers randomlyselected during the scheduled drawing. Amended effective 5/13/20121.7 The EZMATCH option is an instant-win feature associated with Lucky Day Lottothat costs $1.00 per play in addition to the cost of the Lucky Day Lotto ticket. A playerselecting EZmatch will receive five (5) EZmatch numbers printed below the Lucky DayLotto numbers on the ticket. If any of the EZmatch numbers matches any of the LuckyDay Lotto numbers, the player shall instantly win the corresponding amount shown. Thechoice to play EZmatch applies to all game panels played on the ticket. Players cannotapply the option to individual panels on a play slip.1.8 The MEGA MILLIONS GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching specifiedcombinations of numbers randomly selected at regularly scheduled drawings. Thenumbers are chosen from two fields. Field 1 consists of the numbers one (01) throughseventy-five (75) and five winning numbers are drawn from this field. Field 2 consists ofthe numbers one (1) through fifteen (15) and one winning number is drawn from thisfield. The Mega Millions Game is conducted in accordance with "Mega Millions OfficialGame Rules" and Mega Millions Finance and Operations Procedures developed by theMega Millions group except where those Rules and Procedures defer to the laws, policiesor rules of the Party Lotteries. In the latter instance, this document or relevantadministrative rules shall apply.1.9 The MEGAPLIER option is an add-on to the Mega Millions 5/75 + 1/15 game.Players who select the Megaplier option pay an extra $1.00 per game panel played ontheir Mega Millions ticket for the opportunity to multiply the set Mega Millions prizes by anumber (2, 3, 4, or 5) that is randomly selected at draw time. The choice to play Megaplierapplies to all games played on the ticket. Player cannot apply the option to individualpanels on a ticket. The Mega Millions Grand Prize is not a set prize and is therefore NOTmodified by a Megaplier purchase. Added effective 6/1/2010.Amended 12/18/2009 to delete Pick‘n Play Game.1.10 The POWERBALL GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching specifiedcombinations of numbers randomly selected at regularly scheduled drawings. The numbersare chosen from two fields. Field 1 consists of the numbers one (01) through fifty-nine (59)and five winning numbers are drawn from this Field. Field 2 consists of the numbers one(01) through thirty-five (35) and one winning number is drawn from this field. The Powerballgame is conducted in accordance with the Powerball Game Rules developed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (Part II, Sections 26 – 34, of the Powerball Group Rules) exceptfor instances where those rules defer to the laws, policies or rules of the Party Lotteries. Inthe latter instance, this document or relevant administrative rules shall apply. Addedeffective 1/31/2010; revised effective 1/15/2012 for drawings beginning 1/18/2012.4

1.11 The POWER PLAY option is an add-on to the current Powerball 5/59 + 1/35 game.Players who select the Power Play option pay an extra $1.00 per game panel played ontheir Powerball ticket for the opportunity to win set Power Play prizes. The choice to playPower Play applies to all games played on the ticket. Player can not apply the option toonly select panels on a ticket. The Power Play option is offered pursuant to Part III,Sections A-H, of the Powerball Group Rules. The Powerball Grand Prize is not a setprize and is therefore NOT modified by a Power Play purchase. Added effective 1/31/2010;Added effective 1/31/2010; Amended effective 1/15/2012 for drawings beginning 1/18/2012.1.12 The MY3 GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching a three-digit numberfrom 000 through 999, or a designated combination thereof, with the three-digit My3Game Winning Number randomly selected during the scheduled drawing(s). The MY3GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. Added effective 9/9/2012andamended 9/14/2014.1.13 The HIT OR MISS GAME awards prizes to ticket holders matching specifiedcombinations or not matching specified combinations of numbers randomly selected atregularly scheduled drawings. If a player matches more than seven (7) or fewer than five(5) numbers drawn from a field of twenty-four (24) numbers, the player wins a prize. If aplayer matches all twelve (12) numbers drawn in the drawing, or does not match anynumbers drawn in the drawing, the player wins the Grand (Top) Prize. Additionally, THEGOOD LIFE NUMBER is a feature of the Hit or Miss game and affords players theopportunity to win $250,000 Grand (Top) Prize instantly plus The Good Life Number prizeof $100,000 annually for twenty (20) years. The player’s The Good Life Number, one (1)through five (5), is randomly generated for each game panel played on the player’s Hit orMiss play slip. If the player’s The Good Life Number matches The Good Life Numberbetween one (1) and five (5) drawn in the drawing and the player also matches zero (0)or twelve (12) numbers drawn in the drawing, the player wins $250,000 Grand (Top) Prizeinstantly plus $100,000 annually for twenty (20) years. Hit or Miss prizes will be paidpursuant to Section 7.6 of these On-Line Game rules. The player’s The Good Life Numberis automatically generated at random and will be printed on the game ticket. Players donot choose The Good Life Number. The rules relating to Hit or Miss shall be effectiveupon commencement of Hit or Miss game ticket sales. The Lottery will announce thecommencement of ticket sales prior to the commencement date. The HIT OR MISSGAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 buteach prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5

SECTION 2DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used within this document, shall have the followingmeaning unless otherwise indicated:Claim - To submit a winning Official On-Line Game Ticket and completed claim form toan Illinois Lottery Office for payment.Department - The Illinois Department of Lottery. Amended effective 10/15/2011.Director – The Director of the Department. Amended effective 10/15/2011.Hit or Miss Game Panel** – That area of an Official On-Line Hit or Miss Game ticketidentified by an alpha character, A through E, containing twelve (12) player or computerselectednumbers, and The Good Life Number, containing one (1) computer-selectednumber, from one (1) through (5). The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective afterthe February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed nolater than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shall remain effectivefor one year from February 28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the oneyear claim period.Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers** – Twelve (12) one or two-digit numbers, fromone (1) through twenty-four (24), randomly selected at each Hit or Miss drawing, whichshall be used to determine the winning Hit or Miss plays contained on Official On-Line Hitor Miss tickets. Additionally, one (1) one-digit number, from one (1) through (5), randomlyselected at each Hit or Miss drawing, which shall be used to determine the winning TheGood Life Number contained on Official On-Line Hit or Miss tickets. The HIT OR MISSGAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 buteach prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.Hit or Miss Play Slip** – A machine-readable form, used in purchasing an Official On-Line Hit or Miss Game ticket, having five (5) game panels, each containing twenty-four(24) areas numbered one (1) through twenty-four (24), and having each game panelidentified by an alpha character: A, B, C, D, and E. The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelledeffective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes mustbe claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shallremain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but each prize redemption issubject to the one year claim period.Internet Game Ticket - A Lotto Game ticket purchased via the internet, bearing player orcomputer selected numbers, type of bet, drawing date, amount of bet, and validationdata. "Internet Game Ticket" shall also mean a game ticket for Mega Millions purchasedvia the internet, with or without the Megaplier option, where "Mega Millions Official Game6

Rules" have deferred to a Party Lottery's laws, policies or rules. "Internet Game Ticket"shall also mean a game ticket for Powerball purchased via the internet, with or withoutthe Power Play option, where "Powerball Official Game Rules" have deferred to a PartyLottery's laws, policies or rules. Added effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program andamended effective 02/15/15.Internet Player Account - A bank account established for a Registered Internet LotteryPlayer for the sole purpose of purchasing Internet Tickets or Subscription Plans via theinternet and, at the Internet Player’s discretion, receiving payment for any prizes won inconnection with an internet purchase. Added effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.Lottery or State Lottery - The lottery or lotteries established and operated by theDepartment pursuant to the Illinois Lottery Law.Lottery Central – The Illinois Lottery’s office located in Springfield, Illinois.Lottery Law – The Illinois Lottery Law, 20 ILCS 1605 et. seq., as amended. Added effective1/15/2012.Lottery Rules – The rules implementing the Lottery Law, 11. Ill. Adm. Code 1770. Addedeffective 1/15/2012.Lotto Annuity Option - The right to receive any Lotto Grand Prize won in 30 annualinstallments. Amended effective 7/14/2013.Lotto Cash Option - The right to receive any Lotto Grand Prize won in the form of asingle payment (calculated as set forth in Section 7.2 of these Rules). Amended effective3/25/2012 to correct cross-reference to Section G to Section 7.2.Lotto Game Panel – That area of an Official On-Line Lotto Play Slip identified by analpha character, A through J, containing one field of 52 and containing one or two digitnumbers. This is the area where the player, or computer if the player is using the QuickPick option, will select five (5) one or two-digit numbers from the field of 52. Amendedeffective 5/15/2015.Lotto Game Winning Numbers - Six (6) two-digit numbers, from one (01) through fiftytwo(52), randomly selected at each Lotto Game drawing, which shall be used todetermine the winning Lotto plays contained on Official On-Line Lotto Game tickets.Lotto Play Slip - A machine-readable or internet virtual form, used in purchasing anOfficial On-Line Lotto Game ticket, having ten (10) game panels, each containing fiftytwo(52) areas numbered one (l) through fifty-two (52), and having each game panelidentified by an alpha character: A through J. Amended effective 3/25/12 for the Internet PilotProgram and 5/15/2015.Lotto Winnings Pool - That portion of Lotto gross sales set aside for the payment ofprizes. The Winnings Pool for any Lotto drawing is expected to be 50% of sales, but may7

e higher or lower based upon the relationship between the advertised Grand Prize andactual sales for the drawing in question and the number of fourth prizes awarded for thedrawing in question.Lucky Day Lotto Game Panel - That area of an Official On-Line Lucky Day Lotto PlaySlip identified by an alpha character, A through E, containing one field of 45 andcontaining one or two digit numbers. This is the area where the player, or computer if theplayer is using the Quick Pick option, will select five (5) one or two-digit numbers from thefield of 45. Amended effective 5/15/2015Lucky Day Lotto Game Winning Numbers - Five (5) two-digit numbers, from one (01)through forty-five (45), randomly selected at each Lucky Day Lotto Game drawing, whichshall be used to determine the winning plays contained on Official On-Line Lucky DayLotto Game tickets. Amended effective 5/13/2012Lucky Day Lotto Play Slip - A machine-readable or for Subscription Plans an internetvirtual form, used in purchasing an Official On-Line Lucky Day Lotto Game ticket, havingfive (5) game panels, each containing forty-five (45) areas numbered one (1) throughforty-five (45), and having each game panel identified by an alpha character: A throughE. Amended effective 3/25/12 for the Internet Pilot Program; Amended effective 5/13/2012 and 5/15/2015Lucky Day Lotto Winnings Pool - That portion of Lucky Day Lotto gross sales set asidefor the payment of prizes. The Winnings Pool for any Lucky Day Lotto drawing isexpected to be 50% of sales, but may be higher or lower based upon the relationshipbetween the advertised First Prize and actual sales for the drawing in question and thenumber of second through fourth prizes awarded for the drawing in question. Amendedeffective 5/13/2012Mega Millions Annuity Option - The right to receive any Mega Millions Grand Prize wonin 30 graduated annual installments in accordance with the Mega Millions Official GamesRules and Mega Millions Finance and Operations Procedures. Added effective 3/25/2012 toclarify defined terms used for Mega Millions Game.Mega Millions Cash Option - The right to receive any Mega Millions Grand Prize won inthe form of a single payment. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for MegaMillions Game.Mega Millions Game Panel - That area of an Official On-Line Mega Millions Play Slipidentified by an alpha character, A through E, containing two separate fields – one fieldof 75 and a second field of 15 – both containing one or two digit numbers each. This isthe area where the player, or computer if the player is using the Quick Pick option, willselect five (5) one or two-digit numbers from the first field, and will select one or two-digitnumbers from the second field. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for MegaMillions Game.Mega Millions Game Winning Numbers – Five (5) one or two-digit numbers, from one(1) through seventy-five (75) and one or two-digit numbers from one (1) through fifteen8

(15), randomly selected at each Mega Millions drawing, which shall be used to determinewinning Mega Millions plays contained on Mega Million tickets. Added effective 3/25/2012 toclarify defined terms used for Mega Millions Game.Mega Millions Play Slip – A machine-readable or internet virtual form, printed andissued by the Illinois Lottery, used in purchasing a Mega Millions Ticket, having up tofive (5) game panels, each containing two separate fields - one field of 75 and a secondfield of 15, each game panel identified by an alpha character: A through E. Amendedeffective 5/15/2015.Mega Millions Winnings Pool - That portion of Mega Millions gross sales set aside forthe payment of prizes. The Winnings Pool for any Mega Millions drawing is expected tobe 50% of sales, but may be higher or lower based upon the number of winners at eachguaranteed prize level, as well as the funding required to be contributed to the startingadvertised annuitized Grand Prize of $15 million. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify definedterms used for Mega Millions Game.My3 Game Bet- A three-digit number wager designed to match the My3 Game WinningNumber in one of the following ways for a specified drawing: (1) in exact order all threedigits, (2) all three in any order other than exact, (3) all 3 in any order when two of thethree digits are identical (Example: "122", one repeated digit), and (4) any two in exactposition as the winning numbers. Added effective 9/9/12 and amended effective 9/13/12.The MY3 GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawingat 6:30 PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.My3 Game Winning Number * - A three-digit number, from 000 through 999, randomlyselected at each My3 Game drawing which shall be used to determine the winning playscontained on Official On-Line My3 Game tickets. Added effective 9/9/12. The MY3 GAMEis cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.My3 Play Slip* - A machine-readable form, used in purchasing an Official On-Line My3Game ticket, having three (3) areas numbered zero (0) through nine (9). The My3 PlaySlip further offers the player the option of selecting either the midday or evening drawing*The MY3 GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PMCST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shallremain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but each prize redemption is subject to theone year claim period.** The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validationsshall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject tothe one year claim period.9

or both and $1.00 through $5.00 wagers. Added effective 9/9/12. The MY3 GAME iscancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.Official On-Line Game Ticket - A Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket or Internet GameTicket. Amended effective 3/25/12 for the Internet Pilot Program.On-Line Retailer - An Illinois business location licensed, contracted, and equipped to sellRetail Official On-Line Game tickets. Amended effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.Pari-Mutuel – The total amount of sales allocated to pay prize claimants at a designatedprize level, divided among the number of winning Official On-Line Game Tickets for thatprize level.Pick-3 Game Back Pair Bet - A two-digit number wager designed to match, in exactorder, the last two digits of the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specifieddrawing. Example: "Xl2".Pick-3 Game Front Pair Bet - A two-digit number wager designed to match, in exactorder, the first two digits of the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specifieddrawing. Example: "l2X".Pick-3 Game Six-Way Box Bet - A three-digit number wager in which all digits areunique, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specifieddrawing. Example: "123", no repeated digits.Pick-3 Game Six-Way Combo Bet - A three-digit number wager in which all digits areunique, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specifieddrawing. The Six-Way Combo wager costs six times more than a conventional Straightbet, but pays at the Straight rate regardless of draw order. Example: "123", no repeateddigits.Pick-3 Game Six-Way Straight/Box Bet - A three-digit number wager costing aminimum of $1.00 in which all digits are unique, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specified drawing, but which pays both Straight and Boxif the draw order is exact and pays Box if the draw order is different. Example: "123", norepeated digits.Pick-3 Game Straight Bet - A three-digit number wager designed to match, in exactorder, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specified drawing.Pick-3 Game Three-Way Box Bet - A three-digit number wager in which two of the threedigits are alike, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for aspecified drawing. Example: "122", one repeated digit.10

Pick-3 Game Three-Way Combo Bet - A three-digit number wager in which two of thethree digits are alike, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-3 Game Winning Numberfor a specified drawing. The Three-Way Combo wager costs three times more than aconventional Straight bet, but pays at the Straight rate regardless of draw order. Example:"122", one repeated digit.Pick-3 Game Three-Way Straight/Box Bet - A three-digit number wager costing aminimum of $1.00 in which two of the three digits are alike, designed to match, in anyorder, the Pick-3 Game Winning Number for a specified drawing, but which pays bothStraight and Box if the draw order is exact and pays Box if the draw order is different.Example: "122", one repeated digit.Pick-3 Game Winning Number - A three-digit number, from 000 through 999, randomlyselected at each Pick-3 Game drawing which shall be used to determine the winning playscontained on Official On-Line Pick-3 Game tickets.Pick-3 Play Slip - A machine-readable form or for Subscription Plans, an internet virtualform, used in purchasing an Official On-Line Pick-3 Game ticket, having five (5) gamepanels, each containing ten (10) areas numbered zero (0) through nine (9), and havingeach game panel identified by an alpha character: A through E. The Pick-3 Play Slipfurther offers the player the option of selecting the midday or evening drawing; 50¢ or$1.00 play; Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, Front Pair and Back Pair wager; the plusFIREBALL option. Amended 9/9/12 to clarify Pick-3 and Pick-4 Games are not available for internetpurchase, updated on 02/15/15 to clarify Pick-3 Subscriptions are available for internet purchase and on5/15/15.Pick-4 Game Combo Bet - A four-digit number wager, designed to match, in any order,the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for a specified drawing. The Combo wager costs upto twenty-four times more than a conventional Straight bet (dependent upon the four-digitnumber wagered), but pays at the Straight rate regardless of draw order.Pick-4 Game Four-Way Box Bet - A four-digit number wager in which three of the fourdigits are alike, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for aspecified drawing. Example: "1112", three repeated digits.Pick-4 Game Six-Way Box Bet - A four-digit number wager in which two pairs of the fourdigits are alike, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for aspecified drawing. Example: "1122", two pairs.Pick-4 Game Straight Bet - A four-digit number wager designed to match, in exact order,the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for a specified drawing.Pick-4 Game Straight/Box Bet - A four-digit number wager costing a minimum of $1.00,designed to match, in any order, the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for a specifieddrawing, but which pays both Straight and Box if the draw order is exact and pays Box ifthe draw order is different.11

Pick-4 Game Twelve-Way Box Bet - A four-digit number wager in which two of the fourdigits are alike, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for aspecified drawing. Example: "1123", two repeated digits.Pick-4 Game Twenty-Four-Way Box Bet - A four-digit number wager in which all digitsare unique, designed to match, in any order, the Pick-4 Game Winning Number for aspecified drawing. Example: "1234", no repeated digits.Pick-4 Game Winning Number - A four-digit number, from 0000 through 9999, randomlyselected at each Pick-4 Game drawing which shall be used to determine the winning playscontained on Official On-Line Pick-4 Game tickets.Pick-4 Play Slip - A machine-readable form or for Subscription Plans, an internet virtualform, used in purchasing an Official On-Line Pick-4 Game ticket, having five (5) gamepanels, each containing ten (10) areas numbered zero (0) through nine (9), and havingeach game panel identified by an alpha character: A, through E. The Pick-4 Play Slipfurther offers the player the option of selecting the midday or evening drawing; 50¢ or$1.00 play; Straight, Box, Straight/Box and Combo wager; the plus FIREBALL option.Amended 12/18/2009 to delete Pick ‘n Play definition and 9/9/12 to clarify Pick-3 and Pick-4 Games are notavailable for internet purchase and 02/15/15 to clarify Pick 4 Subscriptions are available for internetpurchase and on 5/15/15.Plus FIREBALL Winning Combination – For Pick-3, a three-digit number, from 000through 999, randomly selected at each Pick-3 Game drawing, and a one-digit number(the plus FIREBALL number), from 0 through 9, randomly selected immediately after eachPick-3 Game drawing, which shall be used to determine the winning plus FIREBALL plays(winning Pick-3 plays) contained on Official On-Line Pick-3 Game tickets. For Pick-4, afour-digit number, from 0000 through 9999, randomly selected at each Pick-4 Gamedrawing, and a one-digit number (the plus FIREBALL number), from 0 through 9,randomly selected immediately after each Pick-4 Game drawing, which shall be used todetermine the winning plus FIREBALL plays (winning Pick-4 plays) contained on OfficialOn-Line Pick-4 Game tickets.Powerball Annuity Option - The right to receive any Powerball Grand Prize won in 30annual installments. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for Powerball Game.Powerball Cash Option - The right to receive any Powerball Grand Prize won in the formof a single payment. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for Powerball Game.Powerball Game Panel - That area of an Official On-Line Powerball Game ticket whichcontains two sets of numbered spaces to be marked by a player, the first set containingfifty-nine (59) spaces, numbered one (1) through fifty-nine (59) and the second setcontaining thirty-nine (39) spaces, numbered one (1) through thirty-nine (39). Addedeffective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for Powerball Game.Powerball Game Winning Numbers – Six (6) numbers, the first five (5) from a field offifty-nine (59) numbers and the last one (1) from a field of thirty-nine (39) numbers12

andomly selected at each drawing, which shall be used to determine winning playsshown on Official On-Line Powerball Game tickets. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify definedterms used for Powerball Game.Powerball Play Slip - A machine-readable or internet virtual form, printed and issuedby the Illinois Lottery, used in purchasing a Powerball ticket, having up to five (5)separate play panels, each containing two separate fields - one field of 59 and a secondfield of 35, each game panel identified by an alpha character: A through E. Amendedeffective 5/15/2015.Powerball Winnings Pool - That portion of Powerball gross sales set aside for thepayment of prizes. Added effective 3/25/2012 to clarify defined terms used for Powerball Game.Quick-Pick - A player option in which Hit or Miss, Pick-3, Pick-4, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto,Mega Millions and Powerball number selections are determined at random by computersoftware. The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one yearfrom the date of the drawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year fromFebruary 28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.Amended effective 5/13/2012.Redeem - To surrender a winning Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket to an On-LineRetailer for immediate cash payment. Amended effective 3/25/12 for the Internet Pilot ProgramRegistered Internet Lottery Player or Internet Player - a person that has registeredthrough the Department’s web portal and satisfied the age, location and eligibilityrequirements to establish a Player Account. Amended effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet PilotProgramRetail Official On-Line Game Ticket - A Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick-4, Lotto, or LuckyDay Lotto game ticket, produced on official paper stock by an On-Line Retailer in anauthorized manner, bearing player or computer selected numbers, type of bet, drawingdate, amount of bet, and validation data. "Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket" shall alsomean a properly issued game ticket for Mega Millions, with or without the Megaplieroption, where "Mega Millions Official Game Rules" have deferred to a Party Lottery's laws,policies or rules, or a properly issued Powerball ticket, with or without the Power Playoption, where the Powerball Group Rules have deferred to a Party Lottery’s laws, policiesor rules. Powerball reference added effective 1/31/2010; Megaplier reference and Power Play clarification added6/1/2010; Amended effective 3/25/12 for the Internet Pilot Program; amended effective 5/13/2012 to change referenceto Lucky Day Lotto and My3 Game references added effective 9/9/12. The MY3 GAME is cancelledeffective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST. Prizes mustbe claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shallremain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but each prize redemptionis subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelledeffective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes mustbe claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shall13

emain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but each prize redemption issubject to the one year claim period.Subscription Plan – Means a plan by which players may subscribe to play the samenumber selections for a period of consecutive drawings over a period for Lucky Day Lottogame as specified in Section 5.11 herein, Lotto game as specified in Section 5.12 herein,Mega Millions game as specified in Section 5.13 herein, Powerball game as specified inSection 5.14 herein, Pick-3 game as specified in Section 5.15 and Pick 4 game asspecified in Section 5.16. Subscription plans are considered to be Internet Game Ticketsfor purposes of Sections 8.5, 9, 10, and 11 herein. Added effective 3/25/2012, amended effective5/13/2012 to change reference to Lucky Day Lotto and 02/15/15 to add references to Pick-3 and Pick 4 games.14

SECTION 3Retail and Internet Ticket Sales3.1 The sale of Official On-Line Game Tickets may be conducted (1) only by suchIllinois business locations as the Director shall contract with and license pursuant toLottery Rules (relating to ticket sales agents) and approve for On-Line Game sales (On-Line Retailers) or (2) solely with respect to the Lotto Game, Powerball, and the MegaMillions Game over the internet via illinoislottery.com in accordance with the Lottery Lawand Lottery Rules and as set forth in Section 3.2 below. Amended 12/18/2009 and 3/25/2012for the Internet Pilot Program.3.2 Internet Game Tickets and Subscription Plans are available for purchase via theinternet by individuals who have a legal residence in the State of Illinois, are 18 years orolder and located within the State of Illinois at the time Internet Game Tickets arepurchased. To purchase Internet Game Tickets and Subscription Plans via the internet,players must create an Internet Player’s Account. Upon completion of a transaction topurchase Internet Game Tickets or Subscription Plans over the internet, players shallreceive an electronic record of purchase. Neither the electronic record of purchase, anyvirtual ticket or facsimile thereof, nor any other confirmation of purchase of an InternetGame Ticket or Subscription Plans shall constitute bearer instruments. Added effective3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.A winning Internet Game Ticket is deemed to be owned by the registered owner of theInternet Lottery Player’s Account from which the winning Internet Game Ticket ispurchased. The purchaser of an Internet Game Ticket has the sole responsibility forverifying the accuracy and condition of the data at the time of purchase via the internet.Added effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.15

SECTION 4Ticket Price4.1 Official On-Line Hit or Miss Game tickets may be purchased for $2.00, $4.00,$6.00, $8.00, 10.00, $12.00, $14.00, $16.00, $18.00, or $20.00 per ticket, or multiplesthereof if a multi-draw wager, at the discretion of the purchaser, in accordance with thenumber of game panels and inclusive drawings. The player receives one set of numbersand The Good Life Number for each $2.00 played in the Hit or Miss Game. The HIT ORMISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 buteach prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.4.2 Official On-Line Pick-3 Game and Pick-4 Game tickets may be purchased for 50¢,$1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 or $5.00 per ticket, or multiples thereof dependent upon wagertype and number of draws, at the discretion of the purchaser. The plus FIREBALL optionmay be selected for a cost equal to the Pick-3 or Pick-4 base wager, thereby doubling thepurchase.4.3 Official On-Line Lucky Day Lotto Game tickets may be purchased for $1.00, $2.00,$3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00, $9.00 or $10.00 per ticket, or multiples thereofif a multi-draw wager, at the discretion of the purchaser, in accordance with the numberof game panels and inclusive drawings. The player receives one set of numbers for each$1.00 played in the Lucky Day Lotto game. The EZmatch option may be selected for anadditional $1.00 per game panel purchased, per drawing, thereby doubling the purchaseprice of the ticket. Amended Effective 5/13/2012.4.4 Official On-Line Lotto Game tickets may be purchased for $1.00, $2.00, $3.00,$4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00, $9.00, or $10.00 per ticket, or multiples thereof if amulti-draw wager, at the discretion of the purchaser, in accordance with the number ofgame panels and inclusive drawings. The player receives one set of numbers for each$1.00 played in the Lotto game. The Extra Shot option may be selected for an additional$1.00 per game panel purchased, per drawing, thereby doubling the purchase price ofthe ticket. Amended 12/18/2009 to delete Pick ‘n Play purchase options 10/28/2012 to add the ExtraShot option and 07/14/2013 due to change in per game price.4.5 Official On-Line Mega Millions tickets may be purchased for $1.00, $2.00, $3.00,$4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00, $9.00 or $10.00 per ticket, or multiples thereof if a multidrawwager is purchased. The player receives one set of numbers for each $1.00 playedin the Mega Millions game. In Illinois, the Megaplier option may be selected for an additional$1.00 per game panel purchased, per drawing, thereby doubling the purchase price of theticket. Amended 1/15/2012 and 02/15/2015.4.6 Official On-Line Powerball tickets may be purchased for $2.00, $4.00, $6.00, $8.00or $10.00, $12.00, $14.00, $16.00 or $20.00 per ticket, or multiples thereof if a multi-drawwager is purchased. The player receives one set of numbers for each $2.00 played in thePowerball game. In Illinois, the Power Play option may be selected for an additional $1.0016

per game panel purchased, per drawing, thereby adding $1.00 for each board where thePower Play option has been selected, by the player, to the purchase price of the ticket.Amended effective 1/15/2012 for drawings beginning 1/18/2012 and 02/15/2015.4.7 Official On-Line My3 Game tickets may be purchased for $1.00, $2.00, $3.00,$4.00 or $5.00 per ticket, at the discretion of the purchaser. Added effective 9/9/12. The MY3GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.4.8 The Director may authorize the sale of any Official On-Line Game Ticket at adiscount for promotional purposes.17

SECTION 5Play Characteristics and Restrictions5.1 Official On-Line Game tickets may only be sold to persons 18 years of age or older,providing such persons are not:1. Any member of the Lottery Control Board, officer, or person employed bythe Board or by the Department; employees of any TV station from whichlottery drawings originate who are directly involved in the production ofdrawing telecasts including floor director, camera operators, stage hands,character generator operators, air control technicians, announcer andperformer for each telecast; employees of any advertising agency or publicrelations agency or any consultant employed by the Department who aredirectly involved in a Lottery engagement; employees of audit firmsperforming on site contractual audit services with respect to Department'soperations; employees of any vendor of goods or services to the Departmentor Board which the Director has stated in rule or contract shall not purchasetickets as such purchase may jeopardize the security and integrity of theLottery.2. Any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of thesame household in the principal place of residence of any person designatedin subsection 1 of this Section 5.1.5.2 Except as described in Section 3.2 with respect to Internet Game Tickets, a RetailOfficial On-Line Game Ticket matching all game play, serial number and other validationdata residing in Lottery's on-line gaming system computer shall be the only valid proof ofthe wager placed and the only valid receipt for claiming or redeeming any prize, exceptas provided in the Lottery's General Rules. Amended 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.5.3 Official On-Line Pick-3 Game, My3 and Pick-4 Game tickets, and anycorresponding plus FIREBALL additions, may be canceled by, and a refund issued to, thepurchaser providing such ticket is surrendered by the purchaser to the selling Retailer onthe same day as the purchase, and if no drawing applicable to the ticket has previouslybeen held. My3 references added effective 9/19/12. The MY3 GAME is cancelled effective afterthe September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST. Prizes must be claimedno later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shall remaineffective for one year from September 14, 2014 but each prize redemption is subjectto the one year claim period.5.4 Official On-Line Hit or Miss Game tickets, Lotto Game tickets, Lucky Day LottoGame tickets, Mega Millions Game Tickets and Powerball Game tickets, and anycorresponding Extra Shot, EZmatch, Megaplier, and Power Play additions, and OfficialOn-Line Pick-3 and Pick 4 Game Tickets purchased through Subscription Plans may notbe canceled by the purchaser once entered into the Lottery’s gaming system, except thatSubscription Plans for those tickets and for Official On-Line Pick-3 and Pick 4 Game18

Tickets may be deleted by the Lottery and the balance of the Subscription Plan costrefunded under the following circumstances:1. (A) When the Lottery initiates a change to the game matrix, drawingschedule or any other element of the game, or another event occurs whichchanges the terms and conditions of the contract between the subscriber andthe Lottery or (B) if a change described in 1 (A) occurs and the subscribernotifies the Lottery, in writing, that the new terms and conditions are notacceptable and requests termination of the Subscription Plan. Cancellationshall be effective upon deletion of the Subscription Plan by the Lottery.2. When a subscriber dies during the term of the Subscription Plan andthe authorized representative of the subscriber's estate requests, in writing,that the remaining Subscription Plan be canceled.Amended 02/15/15 to clarify Pick3/Pick 4 Subscription Plans are available for internetpurchase.The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 eveningdrawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from thedate of the drawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5.5 Except for purchases made via the internet as described in Section 3.2 above,Purchasers may submit a completed Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick-4, Lotto or Lucky DayLotto Play Slip to an On-Line Retailer to have issued an Official On-Line Hit or Miss, Pick-3, Pick-4, Lotto, or Lucky Day Lotto Game Ticket. Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick-4, Lottoand Lucky Day Lotto Play Slips shall be available at no cost to the purchaser and shallhave no pecuniary or prize value, or constitute evidence of purchase or numberselections. Except for purchases made via internet as described in 3.2 above, the use ofmechanical, electronic, computer generated or any other non-manual method of markingPlay Slips is prohibited. Amended effective 12/18/2009 to delete Pick ‘n Play references, effective 3/25/2012for the Internet Pilot Program and effective September 9, 2012 to add references to My3. The MY3 GAME iscancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAMEis cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5.6 Purchasers may orally convey their selections to an On-Line Retailer to haveissued an Official On-Line Game Ticket for Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick-4, Lotto andLucky Day Lotto. Such selections shall be manually entered into the computer terminalby the On-Line Retailer. Amended effective September 9, 2012 to add references to My3. The MY3GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.19

Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAMEis cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5.7 Purchasers may utilize player operated sales terminals (POSTs) for the purchaseof certain On-Line Game tickets, and may make number selections by inserting acompleted Hit or Miss, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Pick-3, My3 or Pick 4 Play Slip into thePOST's optical mark reader, or by selecting the Quick Pick option for Powerball, MegaMillions, Lotto, or Lucky Day Lotto. Amended effective September 9, 2012 to add references to My3. TheMY3 GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at6:30 PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISSGAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 buteach prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5.8 It shall be the sole responsibility of the ticket purchaser to verify the accuracy andcondition of the data printed on the Official On-Line Game Ticket at the time of purchase.5.9 Official On-Line Lotto, Mega Millions and Powerball Tickets may, at the purchaser'sdiscretion, be purchased for up to fifteen (15) consecutive drawings by marking thenumber of drawings on the Play Slip, if applicable, or for up to twenty-five (25) consecutivedrawings by orally conveying the number of drawings to an On-Line Retailer, commencingwith the next scheduled drawing. Amended effective 11/24/2013. Official On-Line Lucky DayLotto Tickets may, at the purchaser’s discretion, be purchased for up to twenty-five (25)consecutive midday, evening, or both midday and evening drawings by marking “yes” onthe Play Slip and orally conveying the number of drawings and which drawing (midday,evening, or both midday and evening) to an On-Line Retailer, commencing with the nextscheduled drawing. Amended 02/15/2015.5.10 (A) Official On-Line Pick-3 Game, and Pick-4 Game Tickets may, at thepurchaser's discretion, if the purchaser orally conveys the purchase to an On-LineRetailer, be purchased up to seven (7) days in advance, including the day of purchase.Such purchases may be for up to seven (7) consecutive midday drawings, up to seven(7) consecutive evening drawings, or for individual drawings within the seven (7) dayperiod. Official On-Line Pick-3, and Pick-4 Game Tickets may, at the purchaser’sdiscretion, if the purchaser submits a completed Pick-3 or Pick-4 Play Slip, be purchasedup to six (6) days in advance, including the day of purchase. Such purchases may be forup to six (6) consecutive midday drawings, up to six (6) consecutive evening drawings, orfor individual drawings within the six (6) day period. Midday and evening wagers may notbe combined on a single ticket. Note - if a ticket is purchased after the drawing cutoff on20

the date of purchase, the maximum number of consecutive midday or evening drawingson the ticket will be six (6). Amended 02/15/2015. (B) Official On-Line My3 GameTickets may, at the purchaser's discretion, be purchased up to six (6) days in advance,including the day of purchase. Purchases may be for up to six (6) consecutive middaydrawings, up to seven (6) consecutive evening drawings, or for individual drawings withinthe six (6) day period. Midday and evening wagers may not be combined on a singleticket. Note - if a ticket is purchased after the drawing cutoff on the date of purchase, themaximum number of consecutive midday or evening drawings on the ticket will be six (6).Amended 6/1/2010 to clarify advance play, 9/9/12 to add references to My3 and 02/15/2015. The MY3 GAMEis cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.5.11 Official On-Line Hit or Miss Game tickets may, at the purchaser’s discretion, bepurchased for up to twenty-four (24) consecutive drawings commencing with the nextscheduled drawing. The HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than oneyear from the date of the drawing. Validations shall remain effective for one yearfrom February 28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claimperiod.5.11 A Lotto Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents for 39, 78 or 156consecutive drawings, depending upon the Subscription Plan purchased, shall beconsidered as an Official On-Line Lotto Game ticket throughout its duration. The ExtraShot option may be added to a Lotto Game Subscription Plan at the purchaser’sdiscretion, at the time of purchase, for an additional cost. Amended as of 4/4/2005, 10/28/2012and 02/15/2015.5.12 A Lucky Day Lotto Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents for 14,28, 42, 56, 70, 84, 98, 112, 126, 140, 156, 170, 182, 364 and 728 consecutive drawings,depending upon the Subscription Plan purchased, shall be considered as an Official On-Line Lucky Day Lotto game ticket throughout its duration. Amended effective 11/24/2013.5.13 A Mega Millions Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents who havean Illinois mailing address, for 26, 52 or 104 consecutive drawings, depending upon theSubscription Plan purchased, shall be considered an Official On-Line Mega MillionsGame ticket throughout its duration. The Megaplier option may be added to a MegaMillions Game Subscription Plan at the purchaser’s discretion, at the time of purchase,for an additional cost. Added 5/11/2009; Amended 6/1/2010 to add Megaplier.5.14 A Powerball Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents for 26, 52 or104 consecutive drawings, depending upon the Subscription Plan purchased, shall beconsidered an Official On-Line Powerball Game ticket throughout its duration. The PowerPlay option may be added to a Powerball Game Subscription Plan at the purchaser’sdiscretion, at the time of purchase, for an additional cost.21

5.15 A Pick-3 Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents for 14, 28, 42 or56, 70, 84, 98, 112, 126, 140, 156, 170, and 182consecutive drawings, depending uponthe Subscription Plan purchased, shall be considered an Official On-Line Pick-3 Gameticket throughout its duration. Plus Fireball may be added to a Pick-3 Game SubscriptionPlan at the purchaser’s discretion, at the time of purchase, for an additional cost. Added02/15/2015.5.16 A Pick 4 Game Subscription Plan, available to Illinois residents for 14, 28, 42 or56, 70, 84, 98, 112, 126, 140, 156, 170, and 182 consecutive drawings, depending uponthe Subscription Plan purchased, shall be considered an Official On-Line Pick 4 Gameticket throughout its duration. Plus Fireball may be added to a Pick 4 Game SubscriptionPlan at the purchaser’s discretion, at the time of purchase, for an additional cost. Added02/15/2015.5.16 The numbers played on a Pick-3, Pick 4, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millions orPowerball Game Subscription Plan may be modified upon a subscriber’s written requestin instances where the Subscription Plan has been entered in the system but theSubscription Plan start date has not yet been reached or if a Subscription Plan firstdrawing under the subscription has not yet occurred. Once a Subscription Plan hasbegun, the numbers played on a Pick-3, Pick 4, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millions orPowerball Game Subscription Plan may be modified for the balance of the SubscriptionPlan due to a matrix change. Added 5/11/2009. Amended 1/15/2012, 3/25/2012 and 02/15/2015.Section 5 amended effective 5/13/2012 to change reference to Lucky Day Lotto.22

SECTION 6Time, Place and Manner of Conducting Drawing6.1 The objective of On-Line Game drawings shall be to select at random, with the aidof mechanical or electronic drawing equipment, the Hit or Miss, Pick-3 Game, My3, Pick-4 Game, plus FIREBALL, Lotto Game, Lucky Day Lotto Game, Mega Millions Game andPowerball Game Winning Numbers, pursuant to the controls and methods defined by theLottery or, in the case of Mega Millions and Powerball, pursuant to the controls andmethods defined by the lottery hosting the drawing and by the Mega Millions group andMulti-State Lottery Association. Amended effective 9/9/12 to add references to My3. The MY3GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAMEis cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.6.2 On-Line Game drawings for Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick 4, Lotto and Lucky DayLotto shall be conducted at a time and location as determined by the Director and publiclyannounced by the Department. Amended effective 9/9/12 to add references to My3. The MY3GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAMEis cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PM CDT.Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing.Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28, 2015 but eachprize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.6.3 Drawings for the Mega Millions and Powerball games shall be conducted at timesand locations determined by the Mega Millions group and the Multi-State LotteryAssociation, respectively. Megaplier drawings are conducted pursuant to the drawingprocedures established by that organization and the results broadcast in conjunction withthe Mega Millions drawings. Powerball references added effective 1/31/2010; Megaplier reference addedeffective 6/1/2010 and Lucky Day Lotto references added effective 5/13/2012.23

7.1 Pick-3, My3 and Pick 4 GamesType of Wager Odds 50¢SECTION 7Prize Payouts and OddsPlay PrizePick-3 Game50¢plusFIREBALL$1.00Play Prize$1.00plusFIREBALLPlay PrizeOdds for plusFIREBALL*Play PrizeStraight 1:1000 $250 $125 $500 $250 3:1,000Three-way Box 3:1000 $80 $40 $160 $80 9:1,000Six-way box 6:1000 $40 $20 $80 $40 18:1,000Front Pair 10:1000 $25 $12 $50 $25 30:1,000Back pair 10:1000 $25 $12 $50 $25 30:1,000Three-Way 1:1000/3:1000 N/A N/A $330/$80 $165/$40 3:1,000Straight/Box9:1,000Six-Way 1:1000/6:1000 N/A N/A $290/$40 $145/$20 3:1,000Straight/Box18:1,000Three-Way3:1000 $250 ($1.50) $125 $500 ($3.00) $250 9:1,000ComboSix-Way Combo 6:1000 $250 ($3.00) $125 $500 ($6.00) $250 18:1,000*plus FIREBALL gives the player an extra number drawn at random andimprove the chances of winning a prize. In the event the plus FIREBALLnumber is the same as one of the player’s numbers, and the player’snumbers match the numbers drawn for the play style, the player will beawarded the Pick-3 base prize and the plus FIREBALL prize for all plusFIREBALL winning combinations due to plus Fireball, for the player’s playstyle and wager amount selections.My3 GameThe MY3 GAME is cancelled effective after the September 14, 2014 evening drawingat 6:30 PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from September 14, 2014but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.Type of Wager Odds $1.00Play PrizeMatch 3 In Exact Order 1:1000 $200Match all 3 in any order other than1:500 $100exact and with two identical numbersMatch all 3 in any order other than1:200 $40exactMatch any 2 in exact position as thewinning numbers1:37 $424

Pick-4 GameType of Wager Odds 50¢ 50¢ $1.00 $1.00 Odds for plusFIREBALL*Play Prize plusFIREBALLPlay Prize plus FIREBALLPlay PrizePlay PrizeStraight 1:10,000 $2,500 $1,000 $5,000 $2,000 1:2,500Four-Way box 4:10,000 $600 $240 $1,200 $480 1:625Six-Way Box 6:10,000 $400 $160 $800 $320 1:417Twelve-Way 12:10,000 $200 $80 $400 $160 1:208BoxTwenty-four- 24:10,000 $100 $40 $200 $80 1:104Way BoxFour-WayStraight/Box1:10,000/4:10,000 N/A N/A $3,100/$600 $1,240/$240(box) 1:2,5001:625Six-WayStraight/Box1:10,000/6:10,000 N/A N/A $2,900/$400 $1,160/$160(box) 1:2,5001:1417Twelve-WayStraight/Box1:10,000/12:10,000 N/A N/A $2,700/$200 $1,080/$80(box) 1:2,5001:208Twenty-Four-WayStraight/Box1:10,000/24:10,000 N/A N/A $2,600/$100 $1,040/$40(box) 1:2,5001:104Four-Way4:10,000 $2,500 $1,000 $5,000 $2,000 1:625Combo($2.00)($4.00)Six-Way6:10,000 $2,500 $1,000 $5,000 $2,000 1:417Combo($3.00)($6.00)Twelve-Way 12:10,000 $2,500 $1,000 $5,000 $2,000 1:208Combo($6.00)($12.00)Twenty-Four-Way Combo24:10,000 $2,500($12.00)$1,000 $5,000($24.00)$2,000 1:104*plus FIREBALL gives the player an extra number drawn at random and improvethe chances of winning a prize. In the event the plus FIREBALL number is thesame as one of the player’s numbers, and the player’s numbers match thenumbers drawn for the play style, the player will be awarded the Pick-4 baseprize and the plus FIREBALL prize for all plus FIREBALL winning combinationsdue to plus Fireball, for the player’s play style and wager amount selections.Because Pick-3/My3/Pick-4 prize payouts are fixed (not pari-mutuel), it may be necessary for theLottery to restrict wagers on certain number combinations for certain drawings in order to ensurethe Lottery's ability to pay all prizes won. Such decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis,based upon potential liability. The MY3 GAME is cancelled effective after the September14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST. Prizes must be claimed no later than oneyear from the date of the drawing. Validations shall remain effective for one yearfrom September 14, 2014 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claimperiod.Section 7.1 amended effective 9/9/12 to add references to My3.25

7.2 Lotto Game1.Match in Same Game Panel Odds Per Game Panel Prize Allocation CategorySix (6) 1:20,358,520 Grand Prize JackpotFive (5) plus Extra Shot 1:1,844,069 Second PrizePari-MutuelMatch 5 Prize x 25Five (5) 1:73,763 Second PrizePari-MutuelFour (4) plus Extra Shot 1:32,783 Third PrizePari-MutuelMatch 4 Prize x 25Four (4) 1:1,311 Third PrizePari-MutuelThree (3) plus Extra Shot 1:1,676 $125Match 3 Prize x 25Three (3) 1:67 $5.00Two (2) plus Extra Shot 1:208 $25.00Match 2 Prize x 25Two (2) 1:8.32 $1.00One (1) plus Extra Shot 1:62 $10.00Zero (0) plus Extra Shot 1:54 $5.00Odds of Base Lotto 1:7.36 Odds with Extra Shot 1:5.68Amended effective 07/14/2013.2. The prize advertised for the First Prize Category shall be the basis fordetermining the amount to be awarded for each Lotto Game Panel matching all six (6)of the six (6) Lotto Game Winning Numbers.a. If the advertised First Prize divided by the number of First Prize winningLotto Game Panels results in a First Prize per Game Panel of less than$2,000,000, the First Prizes will be paid in a lump sum (cash value divided bythe number of winning Game Panels).b. If the advertised First Prize divided by the number of First Prize winningLotto Game Panels results in a First Prize per Game Panel of $2,000,000 ormore:(1) Each First Prize winner will be afforded 60 days, beginning with the dayafter the drawing, in which to select the Cash Option or the Annuity Option. Theselection of Cash Option or Annuity Option must be made in writing on a formprovided by the Department. If no selection is made by close of business onthe 60th day after the drawing, or if the prize is not claimed by close of businesson that day, the prize will be paid under the Annuity Option. Once a selectionis made by a winner or by the lapsing of the 60 day selection period, thepayment option so selected is irrevocable. No First Prize payment will be26

processed until the claimant submits the selection form, or the 60 day selectionperiod lapses, whichever shall first occur.(2) Each First Prize winner who selects the Annuity Option or who does notmake a selection within the 60-day period will receive the advertised First Prizedivided by the number of First Prize winning Game Panels (the "annuity value"),paid in 30 installments. The initial payment shall be paid upon completion ofinternal validation procedures; the subsequent 29 payments shall be paidannually by monies generated by the purchase of U.S. government securities.Amended effective 7/14/2013.(3) First Prize winners who select the Cash Option will receive the proceedsfrom the sale of the U.S. Government securities purchased to fund theannuitized First Prize, less bank handling charges incurred in the sale.c. If two (2) through twenty (20) Lotto Game Panels match six (6) of six(6) winning numbers, the jackpot to be divided among the winning game panelsshall not be less than $2,000,000, and the prize awarded per First Prize winninggame panel shall not be less than $250,000d. If more than twenty (20) game panels match six (6) of six (6) winningnumbers, the prize awarded shall not be less than the amount derived bydividing $5,000,000 by the number of First Prize winning Lotto Game Panels.3. Prize money allocated to the Second Prize Category shall be equally dividedby the number of Lotto Game Panels matching five (5) of the six (6) Lotto GameWinning Numbers. With Extra Shot, the Second Prize shall be multiplied by twentyfive(25). Lotto Game Second Prizes shall be paid in one payment.4. Prize money allocated to the Third Prize Category shall be equally divided bythe number of Lotto Game Panels matching four (4) of the six (6) Lotto GameWinning Numbers. With Extra Shot, the Third Prize shall be multiplied by twentyfive(25). Lotto Game Third Prizes shall be paid in one payment.5. A player matching three (3) of six (6) Lotto Game Winning Numbers in oneGame Panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $5.00. With Extra Shot, $125.00$5.00 x 25). Amended effective 07/14/2013.6. A player matching two (2) of six (6) Lotto Game Winning Numbers in one GamePanel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $1.00. With Extra Shot, $25.00 ($1.00 x25). Amended effective 7/1414/2013.7. A player matching one (1) of six (6) Lotto Game Winning Numbers plus theExtra Shot option in one Game Panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $10.00.Amended effective 07/14/2013.27

8. A player matching zero (0) of six (6) Lotto Game Winning Numbers plus theExtra Shot option in one Game Panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $5.9. If in any Lotto drawing there are no Lotto Game Panels which qualify for theFirst Prize Category, the prize money allocated to such Prize Category shall bereallocated and added to the amount allocated for the First Prize Category in thenext consecutive Lotto Game and the resultant amount shall be divided as inparagraph one (1) of this subsection.10. The holder of a winning ticket may win in only one Prize Category per singleLotto Game Panel in connection with the Lotto Winning Numbers and shall beentitled only to the highest prize.11. For purpose of prize calculation with respect to any Lotto Game, the calculationshall be rounded down so that prizes shall be paid in multiples of fifty (50) cents.12. The number of Prize Categories and the allocation of the Lotto Winnings Poolamong the Prize Categories may be changed at the discretion of the Director. Suchchange shall be announced by public notice.13. In the event the prize pool in the First Prize category or in the Fourth Prizecategory is insufficient to cover the advertised prize established by the Director, thedifference between the cost of the guaranteed prize payment and the amountavailable in the particular prize pool will be paid from the sales proceeds for thedrawing for which the shortfall occurred. Excess funds, if any, shall be transferredto the Common School Fund or Capital Projects Fund, as required by Illinois law.Section 7.2 Amended effective 10/28/2012 to add references to Extra Shot option.28

7.3 Lucky Day Lotto Game1.Match in Same Game Panel Odds Prize AllocationCategory% of Winnings Poolby CategoryFive (5) 1:1,221,759 First Prize 58.13%*Four (4) 1:6,108 Second Prize 6.55%Three (3) 1:156.64 Third Prize 19.15%Two (2) 1:12.37 Fourth Prize 16.17%*Less 2.5% reserve fund as provided below.2. For each Lucky Day Lotto Game drawing, the Lottery will determine the FirstPrize amount to be advertised, based upon current and historical sales data. Theadvertised First Prize amount shall be equally divided by the number of Lucky DayLotto Game Panels matching all five (5) of the five (5) Lucky Day Lotto Game WinningNumbers, subject to the following:a. In no event will the amount allocated to the First Prize category be lessthan $100,000.b. In no event will the prize paid per First Prize winning game panel be lessthan $5,000.3. Lucky Day Lotto Game Panels matching four (4) of the five (5) Lucky Day LottoGame Winning Numbers shall be entitled to a Second Prize of $200.00.4. Lucky Day Lotto Game Panels matching three (3) of the five (5) Lucky DayLotto Game Winning Numbers shall be entitled to a Third Prize of $15.00.5. Lucky Day Lotto Game Panels matching two (2) of the five (5) Lucky Day LottoGame Winning Numbers shall be entitled to a Fourth Prize of $1.00.6. If in any Lucky Day Lotto drawing there are no Lucky Day Lotto Game Panelswhich qualify for the First Prize Category, the prize money allocated to such PrizeCategory shall be reallocated and added to the amount allocated for the First PrizeCategory in the next consecutive Lucky Day Lotto Game and the resultant amountshall be divided as set forth in the first paragraph of this subsection.7. (a) EZmatch is an instant-win feature associated with Lucky Day Lotto thatcosts $1.00 per play in addition to the cost of the Lucky Day Lotto ticket. A playerselecting EZmatch will receive five (5) EZmatch numbers printed below the LuckyDay Lotto numbers on the ticket. If any of the EZmatch numbers matches any of theLucky Day Lotto numbers, the player shall instantly win the corresponding amountshown.29

(b) Players may play EZmatch by marking the applicable EZmatch box on theLucky Day Lotto Play Slip or by telling the retailer. Marking the EZmatch box will (1)add EZmatch to every panel containing Lucky Day Lotto selections and (2) when the“Quick Picks” box is also marked, result in each quick pick ticket having the EZmatchfeature.(c)(d)follows:Each panel played with EZmatch will be printed on a separate ticket.The base prize structure and estimated odds of winning EZmatch are asPrize Winners in 260,000Estimated Odds(Per Pool)$5,000 1 1:260,000.00$1,000 5 1:52,000$100 100 1:2,600$50 200 1:1,300$10 1,200 1:216.67$5 3,200 1:81.25$2 50,000 1:5.20Overall 1:4.75The EZmatch prize structure will be replenished automatically when the top tierprizes are exhausted. The prize structure and odds of winning are subject tochange. The current prize structure and odds are available atwww.illinoislottery.com, Lottery offices and retailer locations.EZmatch prizes can be claimed up to 365 days from the first draw date on the LuckyDay Lotto ticket.8. Lucky Day Lotto Game prizes shall be paid in one payment.9. The holder of a winning ticket may win in only one Prize Category per singleLucky Day Lotto Game Panel in connection with the Lucky Day Lotto Game WinningNumbers and shall be entitled only to the highest prize.10. For purposes of prize calculation with respect to any Lucky Day Lotto Game,the calculation shall be rounded down so that prizes shall be paid in multiples of fifty(50) cents.11. The number of Prize Categories and the allocation of the Lucky Day LottoWinnings Pool among the Prize Categories may be changed at the discretion of theDirector. Such change shall be announced by public notice.12. For each Lucky Day Lotto drawing, the Lottery will calculate 2.5% of the FirstPrize pool and maintain a running total of these amounts as a First Prize reserve30

pool. In the event the funds allocated to the Lucky Day Lotto First Prize category forany drawing are insufficient to cover the advertised First Prize established by theseRules, or by the Director or his/her designee, the difference between the advertisedFirst Prize payment and the amount available for First Prize will be paid utilizing the2.5% reserve. If the reserve balance is insufficient to cover the shortfall, then theremaining amount shall be paid from the sales proceeds for the drawing for whichthe shortfall occurred. The reserve pool set-aside shall cease when the fund balancereaches $150,000, and will resume when the reserve pool balance falls below$100,000.13. In the event the funds allocated to any Lucky Day Lotto prize category otherthan First Prize are insufficient to cover any minimum or guaranteed prizeestablished by these Rules or by the Director or his/her designee, the differencebetween the minimum or guaranteed prize payment and the amount available in theparticular prize category will be paid from the sales proceeds for the drawing forwhich the shortfall occurred.14. Excess funds from a Lucky Day Lotto drawing, if any, shall be transferred tothe Common School Fund or Capital Projects Fund, as required by Illinois law.7.4 Mega MillionsSection 7.3 amended effective 5/13/2012 to reference Lucky Day Lotto.1. Odds, prize pool allocations and prize payouts for Mega Millions shall be as setforth in Section 7 of “Mega Millions Official Game Rules” adopted by the PartyLotteries, provided, however, that the holder of a Mega Millions Grand Prize winningticket purchased in Illinois will be afforded 60 days, beginning with the day after thedrawing, in which to select the Cash Option or the Annuity Option (as defined in“Mega Millions Official Game Rules”). The selection of Cash Option or AnnuityOption must be made in writing on a form provided by the Department. If noselection is made by close of business on the 60th day after the drawing, or if theprize is not claimed by close of business on that day, the prize will be paid under theAnnuity Option. Once a selection is made by the winner or by the lapsing of the 60-day selection period, the payment option so selected is irrevocable. No Grand Prizepayment will be processed until the claimant submits an election form, or the 60-dayselection period lapses, whichever shall first occur. Grand Prize winners who selectthe Cash Option will receive the proceeds from the sale of the U.S. Governmentsecurities purchased to fund the Annuitized Grand Prize.2. The anticipated prize payout matrix set forth in Section 7.1 of the Mega MillionsOfficial Game Rules is repeated below for the convenience of our players, with prizevalues added.31

MatchField 1MatchField 2OddsPrizeCategory% ofPrize FundPrize Amount5 1 1:258,890,850 Grand 65.154% Pari-mutuel5 0 1:18,492,204 Second 10.815% $1,000,000.004 1 1:739,688 Third 1.352% $5,000.004 0 1:52,835 Fourth 1.893% $500.003 1 1:10,720 Fifth 0.933% $50.002 1 1:473 Sixth 2.114% $5.003 0 1:766 Seventh 1.306% $5.001 1 1:56 Eighth 7.083% $2.000 1 1:21 Ninth 9.350% $1.00Totals 1:14.71 100%Prize liability cap. Should the total prize liability, as defined in the Mega Millions Finance and OperationsProcedures, exceed the Liability Cap (as defined in the Mega Millions Finance and OperationsProcedures), the second and third prizes shall be paid on a pari-mutuel rather than fixed prize basis,provided, however, that in no event shall the pari-mutuel prize be greater that the fixed prize. The amountto be used for the allocation of such pari-mutuel prizes and related calculations of pari-mutuel prize valuesshall be as defined in the Mega Millions Finance and Operations Procedures.32

3. The odds of winning and prize payouts for the Megaplier option are as follows.Megaplier odds and prize pay outs are based upon the Mega Millions Official GameRules. If purchased, the Megaplier option does not increase the jackpot prize. TheMegaplier option doubles the cost of a Mega Millions game ticket.MatchinField1MatchinField2Prize Categoryand AmountMultiplierof 2(RelativeFrequencyis 2 of 15)Multiplierof 3(RelativeFrequencyis 4 of 15)Multiplierof 4(RelativeFrequencyis 3 of 15)Multiplierof 5(RelativeFrequencyis 6 of 15)5 1 Grand/Jackpot -- -- -- --5 0 Second/$1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,0004 1 Third/$5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,0004 0 Fourth/$500.00 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,5003 1 Fifth/$50 $100 $150 $200 $2503 0 Sixth/$5 $10 $15 $20 $252 1 Seventh/$5 $10 $15 $8 $251 1 Eighth/$2 $4 $6 $8 $100 1 Ninth/$1 $2 $3 $4 $5Pari-mutuel Treatment of Megaplier Prize Categories Two (2) and Three (3). The expectedpayout percentage for a Mega Millions Megaplier drawing is 50% of Mega Millions sales.However, because Mega Millions Megaplier pays out fixed prizes, the total prize liability willbe above or below 50% of sales based on the number of winning plays at each prize level. Ifthe base prizes awarded for any Mega Millions drawing meet the pari-mutuel criteria of theMega Millions liability cap, as outlined in the Mega Millions Finance and OperationsProcedures, then the Megaplier prizes shall be calculated upon the same pari-mutuel basis.Prize Categories Two (2) and Three (3) shall be an amount equal to the pari-mutuel prizevalue multiplied by the Megaplier number selected for that drawing.Added June 1, 2010Amended 12/18/2009 to delete Pick ‘n Play reference.7.5 Powerball Game (Beginning 1/31/2010)1. Odds, prize pool allocations and prize payouts for the Powerball game shall beas set forth in Sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Powerball Group Rules, with the exceptionthat a player purchasing a Powerball ticket in Illinois cannot make a decision regardinga cash or annuity grand prize payment at the time of purchase The holder of a PowerballGrand Prize winning ticket purchased in Illinois will be afforded 60 days, beginning withthe day after the drawing, in which to select the cash option or the annuity option (asprovided for in the “Powerball Group Rules”). The selection of cash option or annuityoption must be made in writing on a form provided by the Department. If no selectionis made by close of business on the 60th day after the drawing, or if the prize is notclaimed by close of business on that day, the prize will be paid under the annuity option.33

Once a selection is made by the winner or by the lapsing of the 60-day selection period,the payment option so selected is irrevocable. No Grand Prize payment will beprocessed until the claimant submits an election form, or the 60-day selection periodlapses, whichever shall first occur. Annuity payments in the Powerball game are paidin 30 installments, beginning with an initial payment shortly after the prize is claimed,followed by 29 annual payments.2. The anticipated prize payout data set forth in Sections 28 and 29 of the PowerballGroup Rules is repeated below for the convenience of our players.Match inField 1Match inField 2OddsPrizePrize PoolPercentageAllocated toPrize5 1 1:175,223,510.0000 Jackpot 63.9511%5 0 1:5,153,632.6471 $1,000,000 19.4038%4 1 1:648,975.9630 $10,000 1.5409%4 0 1:19,087.5283 $1000.5329%3 1 1:12,244.8295 $100 0.8167%3 0 1:360.1420 $7 1.9437%2 1 1:706.4325 $7 0.9909%1 1 1:110.8129 $4 3.6097%0 1 1:55.4065 $4 7.2194%Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 31.8464.If the prize liability cap established in the “Mega Millions Members Finance andOperations Procedures for Powerball and Power Play” is exceeded for anydrawing, prizes 2 through 9 for that drawing will be paid on a pari-mutuel basisas set forth in those procedures, provided that no prize level shall pay more thanits normal fixed amount.34

3. The probability of winning and prize payouts for the Power Play option set forthin Part III of the Powerball Group Rules is repeated below for the convenience of ourplayers. If purchased, the Power Play option does not increase the jackpot prize.Expected Prize Payout (Effective January 22, 2014)Match in Match in Field 2 Prize Amount Regardless of Power PlayField 1number selected:5 0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000Prize5X 4X 3X 2XAmount4 1 $10,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,0004 0 $100 $500 $400 $300 $2003 1 $100 $500 $400 $300 $2003 0 $7.00 $35.00 $28.00 $21.00 $14.002 1 $7.00 $35.00 $28.00 $21.00 $14.001 1 $4.00 $20.00 $16.00 $12.00 $8.000 1 $4.00 $20.00 $16.00 $12.00 $8.00Probability of Power Play Numbers Being Drawn. The following table sets forth theprobability of the various Power Play numbers being drawn during a single PowerballPower Play drawing, except that the Power Play amount for the Match 5+0 prize will betwo million dollars ($2,000,000). The Powerball Group may elect to run limitedpromotions that may modify the multiplier features. Power Play does not apply to thePowerball Grand Prize.Power PlayProbability of Prize Increase5X – Prize Won Times 5 1 in 104X – Prize Won Times 4 1 in 103X – Prize Won Times 3 1 in 3.332X – Prize Won Times 2 1 in 2In certain rare instances where the prize claims exceed the available prize fund, thePowerball and Power Play set prize amounts may be less than the amount shown. Insuch case, the Power Play prizes will be as announced by the Powerball Group followingthe drawing. Section Added effective 1/31/2010; clarified 6/1/2010 and 8/31/2010; amended 1/15/2012for drawings beginning 1/18/2012 and on January 19, 2014 for drawings beginning 01/22/2014.35

7.6 Hit or Miss GameThe HIT OR MISS GAME is cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 eveningdrawing at 9:22 PM CDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from thedate of the drawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February28, 2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.1.Match in the Same GamePrizeOddsPanel12 + The Good Life Number (Grand (Top) Prize)1:13,520,780$250,000*Instantly + $100,000 per yearfor 20 years**12 (Grand (Top) Prize)1:2,704,156$250,000*11 $250 1:18,77910 $20 1:6219 $5 1:568 $2 1:117 Not a Winner Not a Winner6 Not a Winner Not a Winner5 Not a Winner Not a Winner4 $2 1:113 $5 1:562 $20 1:6211 $250 1:18,7790 (Grand (Top) Prize)1:2,704,156$250,000*0 + The Good Life Number (Grand (Top) Prize)1:13,520,780$250,000*Instantly + $100,000 per yearfor 20 years**Overall odds are 1:4.54*The prize liability cap established for the Grand (Top) Prize category is $5,000,000. In any drawingwhere the number of Hit or Miss Game Panels matching either zero (0) or twelve (12) winning numbersis greater than twenty (20), the Grand (Top) Prize shall be paid on a pari-mutuel basis rather than on afixed prize basis. Therefore, if more than twenty (20) Hit or Miss Game Panels match either zero (0) ortwelve (12) of twelve (12) winning numbers, the prize awarded each Winning Hit or Miss Game Panelshall be the amount derived by dividing $5,000,000 by the number of Prize Winning Hit or Miss GamePanels for the Grand (Top) Prize category.**The prize liability cap established for The Good Life Number prize of $100,000 per year for twenty (20)years of the 12 + The Good Life Number and 0 + The Good Life Number prize category is $8,000,000.In any drawing where the Hit or Miss Game Panel The Good Life Numbers matching The Good LifeNumber drawn in the drawing is greater than four (4) and the same Game Panel matches either zero (0)or twelve (12) winning numbers, The Good Life Number prize shall be paid on a pari-mutuel basis ratherthan on a fixed prize basis.36

2. For each Hit or Miss Game drawing, if one (1) through twenty (20) Hit or Miss GamePanels match either zero (0) or twelve (12) winning numbers, the Grand (Top) Prize is$250,000. If more than twenty (20) Hit or Miss Game Panels match either zero (0) ortwelve (12), the Grand (Top) Prize amount shall be the amount derived by dividing$5,000,000 by the number of Grand (Top) Prize winning Hit or Miss Game Panels. SuchHit or Miss Game Panels that also match The Good Life Number in the same Game Panelare included in this prize liability cap for the Grand (Top) prize portion of the prize.3. A player matching one (1) or eleven (11) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers in onegame panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $250.00.4. A player matching two (2) or ten (10) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers in onegame panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $20.00.5. A player matching three (3) or nine (9) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers in onegame panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $5.00.6. A player matching four (4) or eight (8) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers in onegame panel is entitled to receive a fixed prize of $2.00.7. A player matching either zero (0) or twelve (12) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbersand also The Good Life Number in one game panel is entitled to receive the Grand (Top)Prize of $250,000 instantly plus The Good Life Number prize of $100,000 annually fortwenty (20) years .a. If one (1) through four (4) Hit or Miss game panels’ where the player hasmatched zero (0) or twelve (12) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers and TheGood Life Number matches The Good Life Number drawn in the drawing, TheGood Life Number prize is $100,000 per year for twenty (20) years.b. If five (5) through sixteen (16) Hit or Miss game panels’ where the player hasmatched zero (0) or twelve (12) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers and TheGood Life Number matches The Good Life Number drawn in the drawing, TheGood Life Number prize shall be the amount derived by dividing $400,000 peryear for twenty (20) years by the number of winning game panels.c. If more than sixteen (16) Hit or Miss game panels’ where the player hasmatched zero (0) or twelve (12) Hit or Miss Game Winning Numbers and The GoodLife Number matches The Good Life Number drawn in the drawing, The Good LifeNumber prize shall be the amount derived by dividing $8,000,000. The Good LifeNumber prize by the number of winning game panels, each resulting share will bepaid in a lump sum.8. The holder of a winning ticket may win in only one Prize Category per single Hit orMiss Game Panel in connection with the Hit or Miss winning numbers, including The GoodLife Number, and shall be entitled only to the highest prize. If a player wins in the Grand37

(Top) Prize category and also matches The Good Life Number in a Hit or Miss GamePanel, the player shall be entitled to only one Grand (Top) Prize. The Grand (Top) Prizeshall be paid according to 7.6.2 of these On-Line Game Rules.9. For purposes of prize calculation with respect to the Grand (Top) Prize in the eventit is a pari-mutuel prize, the calculation shall be rounded down so that prizes shall be paidin multiples of fifty (50) cents. Any part of the pari-mutuel Grand (Top) Prize for a drawingthat is not paid in prizes (breakage) shall be applied to offset prize expense.10. For purposes of prize calculation with respect to The Good Life Number Prize,$100.00 per year for twenty (20) years, in the event it is a pari-mutuel prize, the calculationshall be rounded down so that prizes shall be paid in multiples of fifty (50) cents. Any partof the pari-mutuel The Good Life Number prize for a drawing that is not paid in prizes(breakage) shall be applied to offset prize expense.38

SECTION 8Ticket Responsibility8.1 A winning Retail Official On-Line Game winning ticket is deemed to be owned bythe person or entity named on the ticket or, in the case of a ticket not completed withname and address, by the ticket bearer. In the event more than one name appears onthe back of a winning ticket, the named individuals will be considered joint owners of theticket and be required to complete an Illinois or federal form 5754 establishing specificlevels of ownership in the prize. Unless additional documentation is required by theLottery’s General Rules (11 Ill. Adm. Code 1770.190), the prize shall then be dividedamong the named individuals in accordance with the form 5754. For prizes of $25,000or less, ticket ownership may be relinquished to one of the individuals named on the ticketback, provided that the other named individual(s) give up ownership interest in the ticketin writing, in the presence of a notary public. Amended 12/18/2009.8.2 The Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Retail Official On-Line Gametickets unless otherwise provided in the Lottery’s General Rules.8.3 The purchaser of a Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket has the sole responsibilityfor verifying the accuracy and condition of the data printed on the ticket at the time ofpurchase from an On-Line Retailer.8.4 The Lottery shall not be responsible to the player for Retail Official On-Line Gametickets redeemed in error by an On-Line Retailer.8.5 Section 3.2 above contains provisions related to Internet Game Tickets. Addedeffective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.Section 8 also amended for the Internet Pilot Program.39

SECTION 9Ticket Validation Requirements9.1. In order to be deemed a valid winning Retail Official On-Line Game winning ticket,all of the following conditions must be met:1. The validation data must be present in its entirety and mustcorrespond, using the computer validation file, to the number selectionsprinted on the ticket for the drawing date(s) and, if applicable, drawing time,printed on the ticket. Amended 1/15/2012;2. The ticket must be sufficiently intact to permit validation;3. The ticket must not be intentionally mutilated, altered, reconstituted,or tampered with in any manner;4. The ticket must not be counterfeit or an exact duplicate of anotherwinning ticket;5. The ticket must have been issued by an authorized On-LineRetailer on official paper stock;6. The ticket must not have been stolen or canceled;7. The ticket must be submitted for payment in accordance with Section "10"(relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes);8. For Hit or Miss, Pick-3, My3, Pick-4, Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millionsand Powerball, the ticket data, including any plus FIREBALL, Extra Shot, EZmatch,Megaplier or Power Play add-on purchase, must have been recorded on thecentral computer system prior to the drawing and the ticket data must match thiscomputer record in every respect. The MY3 GAME is cancelled effective afterthe September 14, 2014 evening drawing at 6:30 PM CST. Prizes must beclaimed no later than one year from the date of the drawing. Validations shallremain effective for one year from September 14, 2014 but each prizeredemption is subject to the one year claim period. The HIT OR MISS GAMEis cancelled effective after the February 28, 2015 evening drawing at 9:22 PMCDT. Prizes must be claimed no later than one year from the date of thedrawing. Validations shall remain effective for one year from February 28,2015 but each prize redemption is subject to the one year claim period.Powerball reference added effective 1/31/2010; amended 6/1/2010 and 1/15/2012, Amendedeffective 9/9/12 to add references to My3 and 10/28/2012 to change reference to Section J toSection 10.9. The player or computer number selections, validation data and, ifapplicable, the drawing date(s) and time of an apparent winning ticket must appearon the official file of winning tickets, and a ticket with that exact data must not havebeen previously paid;10. The ticket must not be mis-registered, defectively printed or printed orproduced in error to an extent that it cannot be processed by the Lottery;11. The ticket must pass all other confidential security checks of the Lottery;12. In submitting an Official On-Line Game Ticket for validation, the playeragrees to abide by applicable laws, all Lottery Rules and Regulations, instructions,conditions and final decisions of the Director;40

13. There must not be any other breach of these Rules in relation to the ticketwhich, in the opinion of the Director, justifies disqualification.9.2 In order to be deemed a valid winning Internet Game Ticket, the followingconditions must be met:1. The validation data must be present in its entirety and mustcorrespond, using the computer validation file, to the number selectionsprinted on the ticket for the drawing date(s) and, if applicable, drawing time,printed on the ticket.2. The ticket must not have been canceled;3. The ticket must be submitted for payment in accordance with Section10 below (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes);4. The ticket data, including any plus FIREBALL, Extra Shot, Megaplier,or Power Play add-on purchase, must have been recorded on the centralcomputer system prior to the drawing and the ticket data must match thiscomputer record in every respect.5. The player or computer number selections, validation data and, ifapplicable, the drawing date(s) and time of an apparent winning ticket mustappear on the official file of winning tickets, and a ticket with that exact datamust not have been previously paid;6. The ticket must not be mis-registered or produced in error to anextent that it cannot be processed by the Lottery;7. The ticket and the purchase thereof via the internet must pass allother confidential security checks of the Lottery;8. The player agrees to abide by applicable laws, all Lottery Rules andRegulations, instructions, conditions and final decisions of the Director;9. There must not be any other breach of these Rules in relation to theticket which, in the opinion of the Director, justifies disqualification. Addedeffective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.9.3. An Official On-Line Game Ticket submitted for validation which fails any of thepreceding validation conditions shall be considered void, subject to the followingdeterminations:1. In all cases of doubt, the determination of the Director shall be finaland binding; however, the Director may, at his/her option, replace an invalidticket with a ticket of equivalent sales price from any current Lottery game;2. In the event a defective ticket is purchased or in the event theDirector determines to adjust an error, the sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the replacement of such defective or erroneous ticket(s) with a ticket ofequivalent sales price from any current Lottery game;3. In the event a ticket is not paid by the Lottery and a dispute occursas to whether the ticket is a winning ticket, the Lottery may, at its option,replace the ticket as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection. This shallbe the sole and exclusive remedy, of the holder of the ticket;41

4. Any ticket holder, who disputes a final validation decision of theDirector, may seek review before a hearing officer designated by theDepartment. Pursuant to the Department’s hearing rules, the Director willreview the recommendation of the hearing officer and issue a final decisionregarding the dispute.Section 9 also amended for the Internet Pilot Program.42

SECTION 10Procedures for Claiming and Payment of PrizesPrizes shall be redeemed or claimed as follows, effective upon determination of prizepayouts, for a period of one year from the ticket drawing date10.1 On-Line Retailers are authorized and required to make payment of cash prizes of$600 or less providing the winning ticket is presented within one year from the drawingdate on any individual winning Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket, and such On-LineRetailer has sufficient funds available for such payment. Holders of an individual winningRetail Official On-Line Game Ticket representing a cash prize of $600 or less shall bepaid by any On-Line Retailer, provided all of the ticket validation requirements in Section9 hereof (relating to ticket validation requirements) have been met, a proper validationpay ticket has been issued by the On-Line Retailer's computer terminal, and all otherprocedures have been complied with as outlined in the On-Line Retailer Manual and anyaddendum thereof. Amended 1/15/2012.10.2. Within one year from the date of the drawing, holders of an individual winning RetailOfficial On-Line Game Ticket representing a cash prize of $25,000 or less may presenttheir winning tickets to any official Lottery Prize Center for validation and payment. Wherethe individual tickets are identical wagers, required to be combined for tax reporting andwithholding purposes, the aggregate prize amount may not exceed $25,000 on a singlecheck. Amended 1/15/2012.10.3 Holders of any winning Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket that is eligible forpayment by an On-Line Retailer or by a Lottery Prize Center may also mail the ticket(s)and a properly completed claim form to Lottery Central. The claim form and tickets mustbe received at Lottery Central within one year of the date of the drawing. The ticket(s)will be validated at Lottery Central and any prize(s) due will be paid by State of Illinoiswarrant. Amended 1/15/2012.10.4 Holders of an individual winning Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket representinga cash prize of more than $25,000 but less than $1,000,000, must mail a properlycompleted claim form and ticket(s) to Lottery Central or hand deliver the properlycompleted claim form and ticket(s) to a Lottery Prize Center, where the claim form andticket(s) must be received within one year from the date of the drawing. The ticket(s) willbe validated at Lottery Central and any prize(s) due will subsequently be paid by State ofIllinois warrant. Amended 1/15/2012.10.5 Prizes of $1,000,000 or more may be claimed only at Lottery Central or theLottery’s administrative office in Chicago, unless an alternate site is mutually agreed uponby the Department and the ticket holder. Such prize claims shall be made on a date andat a time mutually agreed to by the claimant and the Lottery. The winning Retail OfficialOn-Line Game Ticket and a properly completed claim form must be surrendered toLottery staff at the designated claim location within one year from the date of the43

drawing. The ticket will be validated at Lottery Central and any prize due will subsequentlybe paid by State of Illinois warrant. Amended 1/15/2012.10.6 In the event that a single Retail Official On-Line Game Ticket contains two (2) ormore winning game panels, the cumulative prize amount shall be claimed or redeemedin accordance with the above specified prize payment limits.10.7 In the event a player wins a prize in connection with a multi-draw ticket, the prizewon may be redeemed or claimed immediately or held for later redemption during theclaim period set forth in these rules. If the prize is claimed or redeemed immediately anddrawings remain on the ticket, an exchange ticket will be issued to the player. In theevent a player wins an EZmatch prize in connection with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket, theEZmatch prize won may be redeemed or claimed immediately or held for later redemptionduring the claim period set forth in these rules. If the EZmatch prize is claimed orredeemed immediately and Lucky Day Lotto drawings remain on the ticket, an exchangeticket for Lucky Day Lotto will be issued to the player.10.8 Validated prizes up to $600 won by a player as a result of the purchase of anInternet Ticket will be posted automatically to the internet player’s lottery account with noaction required by the Player. Prizes in excess of $600 will be submitted to theDepartment for Verification and the Department shall require the Player to complete aclaim form which must be sent to Lottery Central for processing. The Player mustcomplete the claim form within one (1) year after the date of the drawing or the prize willbe unclaimed. Validated prizes between $600.01 and $25,000 won by a Player as a resultof a purchase via the internet will be posted to the player’s internet lottery account afterthe Department completes its verification procedures, unless the player requests paymentby check. All prizes in excess of $25,000 will be paid by the State Comptroller. Addedeffective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.10.9 The payment of prizes to those persons who may die before receiving any or all ofa particular prize shall be paid in accordance with Section 13 of the Illinois Lottery Law(20 ILCS 1605/13) (relating to prizes payable after death of a prize winner).10.10 The Lottery shall be discharged of any and all liability after payment of prizes asprovided in Section 13 of the Illinois Lottery Law (relating to discharge of State liabilityupon payment).10.11 Illinois and federal withholding taxes shall be withheld by the Lottery for prizepayments in such amounts as may be required in accordance with applicable provisionsof the law.10.12. On-Line Game prizes shall not be paid to any of the following persons:1. Any member of the Lottery Control Board, officer, or person employed bythe Board or by the Department; employees of any TV station from which lotterydrawings originate who are directly involved in the production of drawingtelecasts, including floor director, camera operators, stage hands, character44

generator operators, air control technicians, announcer and performer for eachtelecast; employees of any advertising agency or public relations agency or anyconsultant employed by the Department who are directly involved in a Lotteryengagement; employees, of audit firms, performing on site contractual auditservices with respect to Department's operations; employees of any vendor ofgoods or services to the Department or Board which the Director has stated inrule or contract shall not be paid prizes as such payment may jeopardize thesecurity and integrity of the Lottery.2. Any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the samehousehold in the principal place of residence of any person designated insubsection (a) of this Section.3. Persons less than 18 years old.Section 10 also amended for the Internet Pilot Program.45

SECTION 11Unclaimed Prize MoneyPrize monies allocated for the payment of winning Official On-Line Game Tickets shall beretained by the Director for payment to the ticket holder entitled thereto, with respect toOfficial On-Line Game Tickets purchased from On-Line Retailers. In the event no claimor redemption is made within one (1) year of the applicable drawing date on the ticket,any remaining prize monies shall be paid out of the State Lottery Fund and used forpurposes otherwise provided for in accordance with Section 19 of the Illinois Lottery Law(20 ILCS 1605/19) (relating to unclaimed prize money). Amended 1/15/2012.Prize monies for On-Line Game winning tickets purchased via the internet, shall be paidas set forth in Section 10.8 hereof. Added effective 3/25/2012 for the Internet Pilot Program.Section 11 also amended for the Internet Pilot Program.46

SECTION 12Governing Law12.1 In purchasing a ticket, the purchaser agrees to comply with and abide by applicablelaws, all Lottery Rules and Regulations, instructions, conditions and final decisions of theDirector, and all procedures established by the Director for conduct of the On-LineGames. Additionally, in purchasing a ticket issued for Mega Millions, the player agrees tocomply with and be bound by all applicable statutes, administrative rules and regulations,and procedures of the party lottery of the state in which the Mega Millions ticket is issued,and by directives and determinations of the director of that party lottery. Additionally, theplayer shall be bound to all applicable provisions of the “Mega Millions Official GameRules” and the Mega Millions Finance and Operations Procedures. The player agrees, asits sole and exclusive remedy, that claims arising out of a Mega Millions ticket can onlybe pursued against the party lottery of ticket purchase. Litigation, if any, shall only bemaintained within the state in which the Mega Millions ticket was purchased and onlyagainst the party lottery that issued the ticket. Nothing in this rule shall be construed as awaiver of any defense or claim the Illinois Lottery may have in the event a player pursueslitigation against the Illinois Lottery, its officers, or employees. In purchasing a ticketissued for Powerball, the purchaser agrees to comply with and abide by all applicablelaws, rules, regulations, procedures, and decisions of the Selling Lottery where the ticketwas purchased.12.2 If a name and address is contained on the ticket, the person so named shall, forall purposes, be considered to be the owner of the ticket. All number selections or otherinformation appearing on the ticket shall be deemed as given exclusively by the owner.12.3 All decisions made by the Director, including the declaration of prizes and thepayment thereof and the interpretation of the Lottery Rules, shall be final and binding onall players and on every person making a claim respect thereof, subject to the provisionsof the Administrative Review Law.12.4 In the case of a conflict or contradiction between or among the statutes and rulesgoverning the on-line games, the statutes and rules control in the following order ofprecedence: 20 ILCS 1605, Illinois Lottery Law; Title 11 Illinois Administrative Code Part1770 Lottery (General), and these Game Rules.Northstar Lottery Group, LLC, as the private manager of the Illinois Lottery EffectiveMay 15, 2015.47