PURPOSE: This rule sets forth further requirements for winning tickets.

1. (1) The winning player(s) agrees by submitting an on-line ticket for validation to abide by the statutes and rules pertaining to the Missouri Lottery and to the on-line game.
2. (2) There may not be any breach of the statutes or rules in relation to the ticket which, in the opinion of the executive director justifies disqualification.
3. (3) The on-line ticket shall be a bearer instrument until it is signed. The owner(s) of a winning ticket must declare all other owners and the percentage of ownership for a winning ticket at the time of filing a claim with the Missouri Lottery or presenting the ticket for validation to an on-line lottery contractor.
4. (4) The information printed on the ticket stock shall not be interpreted as providing any prize or procedure other than authorized by the lottery statute contained in section 313.200, RSMo, for that game the rules of the commission and the rules for that game.
5. (5) The player shall be responsible for lost or stolen on-line game tickets.
6. (6) An on-line game play may only be claimed for the highest prize category won.
7. (7) For purposes of calculation of a prize to be paid with respect to any prize in any game, the winning prize amount shall be rounded down to the nearest dollar.

AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo Supp. 1999.* Original rule filed July 15, 1986, effective July 25, 1986. Amended: Filed Feb. 11, 1987, effective Feb. 21, 1987. Amended: Filed May 25, 2000, effective Nov. 30, 2000.

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