Section 819.202. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Bar code—The symbology on the ticket containing certain encrypted validation and accounting data used for identifying winning and losing tickets, in a position as published under § 819.203 (relating to notice of instant game rules).

Bonus area—The area on a ticket which, when the coating is removed, reveals one or more bonus play symbols.

Bonus play symbol—A character found in the bonus area on an instant lottery ticket which is identified by an accompanying caption.

NTS number—The sequential number that identifies tickets within a pack.

Pack—A number of instant lottery tickets bound together bearing a common pack number.

Pack number—A numeric serial number used for accounting and control purposes which appears on each instant lottery ticket.

Play area—The area on a ticket which, when the coating is removed, reveals one or more play symbols.

Play symbol—A character found in the play area on an instant lottery ticket which is identified by an accompanying caption.

Prize—The item or money that can be won as specified by the notice for each instant lottery game as published under § 819.203.

Standards on file—Lottery specifications for the printing and production of an instant lottery game.

Validation number—A unique serial number found on the ticket used for identifying winning and losing tickets, printed according to lottery standards on file.

Winning ticket—An instant lottery ticket which has been validated and qualifies for a prize.

The provisions of this § 819.202 adopted December 17, 1993, effective December 18, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 5916.