The following definitions apply unless the context requires a different meaning:

1. (1) “Advertised Jackpot Prize” means the estimated annuitized Mega Millions Jackpot amount as determined by the Mega Millions Lotteries. The advertised Jackpot prize is not a guaranteed prize amount and the actual Mega Millions Jackpot amount may vary from the advertised amount, except in circumstances where there is a guaranteed Mega Millions Jackpot amount as described in OAR 177-098-0060(5).
2. (2) “Finance Committee” means the committee established by the Multi-State Lottery Association.
3. (3) “Game ticket” or “ticket” means the physical evidence of a play or plays, printed on paper that meets the play and security data required by the Lottery, these rules, and the MUSL rules that allow redemption of a prize. Tickets shall be printed by terminals as permitted by the Lottery.
4. (4) “Jackpot” or “Jackpot Prize” refers to the top prize in the Mega Millions game.
5. (5) “Mega Millions Lotteries” means those lotteries that have reached a Cross-Sell Agreement with MUSL for the selling of the Mega Millions game. The Mega Millions lotteries determine the Advertised Jackpot Prize amount (cash value option and annuity).
6. (6) “Mega Millions Plays” means plays purchased for the Mega Millions game.
7. (7) “Multiplier” means a unique number that is automatically selected by computer software according to the frequency set forth in OAR 177-098-0050 for each Mega Millions play.
8. (8) “MUSL” means the Multi-State Lottery Association, a government benefit association wholly owned and operated by the Party Lotteries.
9. (9) “MUSL Board” means the governing body of MUSL, which is comprised of the chief executive officer of each Party Lottery.
10. (10) “Number set” means that area of the play slip which contains sets of numbers to be marked by the player.
11. (11) “Participating Lottery” or “Selling Lottery” means a state lottery or lottery of a political subdivision or entity which is participating in selling the Mega Millions game and which may be a member of either MUSL or the Mega Millions lotteries. In context, “selling lottery” may refer to the participating lottery which sold a particular play.
12. (12) “Party Lottery” means a state lottery or lottery of a political subdivision or entity, which has joined MUSL and that has joined in selling the games offered by the MUSL Mega Millions Product Group.
13. (13) “Play” or “bet” means a physical or electronic means by which a player communicates their intended play selection to the retailer as defined and approved by the Lottery. As used in these rules, “play” or “bet” means a Mega Millions play.
14. (14) “Play slip" or "Bet slip” means a physical or electronic means by which a player communicates their intended play selection to the retailer as defined and approved by the Lottery. A Play Slip or Bet Slip is not a ticket.
15. (15) “Product Group” or “the Group” means the group of lotteries that has joined together to offer the Mega Millions lottery game product pursuant to the terms of a Cross-Sell Agreement with the Mega Millions Lotteries, the Multi-State Lottery Agreement, and the Product Group’s own rules.
16. (16) “Quick Pick” means the random selection of game play number indicia by the Lottery’s computer gaming system that appear on a ticket and are played by a player in the game.
17. (17) “Retailer” means a person or entity authorized by the Lottery to sell lottery tickets.
18. (18) “Set Prize,” also referred to as “low-tier prize,” means all other prizes except the Jackpot Prize and, except in instances outlined in these rules, will be equal to the prize amount established by the Mega Millions Lotteries.
19. (19) “Terminal” means a device that meets all security and definitional requirements of the Lottery and MUSL rules, and which is authorized by the Lottery to function in an on-line, interactive mode with the Lottery's computer gaming system for the purpose of issuing lottery tickets and entering, receiving, and processing lottery transactions, including purchases, validating tickets, and transmitting reports.
20. (20) “Winning numbers” means the game results selected during an official drawing event performed by the Mega Millions lotteries, and are used by the Mega Millions lotteries to determine winning plays contained on a game ticket.

Statutory/Other Authority

Or Const, Art XV, § 4(4)(a), ORS chapter 190, ORS 461.120, 461.210, 461.220, 461.230, 461.240, 461.250, 461.260 & 461.300

Statutes/Other Implemented

Or Const, Art XV, § 4, ORS chapter 190, ORS 461.120, 461.210, 461.220, 461.230, 461.240, 461.250, 461.260 & 461.300

History

LOTT 4-2025, amend filed 03/28/2025, effective 04/05/2025
LOTT 11-2022, amend filed 12/16/2022, effective 01/01/2023
LOTT 6-2017, amend filed 10/27/2017, effective 10/31/2017
LOTT 10-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-18-16
LOTT 5-2013, f. 9-27-13, cert. ef. 10-19-13
LOTT 12-2010, f. 11-19-10, cert. ef. 12-12-10
LOTT 6-2010, f. 3-18-10, cert. ef. 3-21-10