PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to require the lottery to publish and retain records setting forth the manner of determining Scratchers prize winners for specific Scratchers games.

1. (1) The director shall publish and provide to retailers the specifics for each Scratchers game at least one (1) week prior to the start of that game, including:

   1. (A) The theme of the game;
   2. (B) The method of play to determine winning tickets; and
   3. (C) The value and odds of each prize level.
2. (2) The director shall retain the specifics for each Scratchers game at the lottery’s Jefferson City office for one (1) year following the last day on which prizes may be claimed for that game.
3. (3) Scratchers games may also include random drawings for prizes.
4. (4) Multiple prize amounts won in accordance with a Scratchers game’s specifics may be paid on any given Scratchers ticket.

AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Jan. 10, 1986, effective Jan. 20, 1986. Amended: Filed June 3, 1999, effective Dec. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed July 15, 2014, effective Feb. 28, 2015. Amended: Filed Dec. 27, 2017, effective June 30, 2018.

*Original authority: 313.220, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2003.