PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to define certain terms for the instant game which will be applicable to all instant games.

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

   1. (A) Instant ticket means a Missouri Lottery instant game ticket, share or also called a scratcher ticket;
   2. (B) Play symbols are the symbols printed on instant game tickets. One (1) of these play symbols appears under each rub-off spot on the front of the instant ticket;
   3. (C) Validation number is a unique number on the front of the instant game ticket;
   4. (D) Pack means a pack of instant game tickets. A pack shall consist of instant game tickets, bearing a common pack number and having ticket numbers sequentially through the pack;
   5. (E) Instant game is the Missouri Lottery game in which a preprinted ticket is purchased and upon removal of a latex or other covering on the front of the ticket the ticket bearer determines his/her winnings, if any;
   6. (F) Game identification number-pack-ticket number is the unique number printed on the back of the instant game ticket which designates game identification number, pack number, and ticket number;
   7. (G) Play symbol caption means the small printed captions appearing below each play symbol which identifies the play symbol. One

2. (1) and only one (1) of these play symbol captions appears under each play symbol;

   1. (H) Retailer validation code consists of letters found under the latex or other covering over the play symbols on the front of the instant game ticket;
   2. (I) Valid ticket is an instant game ticket which meets all of the lottery’s validation requirements;
   3. (J) Rub-off spot is an area of an instant game ticket covered with latex or other covering. The player removes the latex or other covering off to reveal a play symbol, play symbol caption, or other validation number, or validation code beneath; and
   4. (K) Instant prize is the prize revealed on an instant game ticket.

AUTHORITY: section 313.230(2), RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Jan. 10, 1986, effective Jan. 20, 1986. Amended: Filed April 9, 1986, effective April 19, 1986. Amended: Filed March 17, 1987, effective July 3, 1987. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 1988, effective April 27, 1989. Amended: Filed June 3, 1999, effective Dec. 30, 1999.

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