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§ 502. Definitions

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 4 Pa.C.S.A. AmusementsEffective: October 30, 2017

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 4 Pa.C.S.A. Amusements (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Amusements Generally (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Lottery (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 30, 2017
4 Pa.C.S.A. § 502
§ 502. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Agent” or “lottery sales agent.” A person licensed under section 305 of the State Lottery Law.1
“Department.” The Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth.
“iLottery.” A system that provides for the distribution of lottery products through numerous channels that include, but are not limited to, web applications, mobile applications, mobile web, tablets and social media platforms that allow players to interface through a portal for the purpose of obtaining lottery products and ancillary services, such as account management, game purchase, game play and prize redemption.
“iLottery game.” Internet instant games and other lottery products offered through iLottery. The term does not include games that represent physical, Internet-based or monitor-based interactive lottery games which simulate casino-style lottery games, specifically including poker, roulette, slot machines or blackjack.
“Internet instant game.” A lottery game of chance in which, by the use of a computer, tablet computer or other mobile device, a player purchases a lottery play, with the result of play being a reveal on the device of numbers, letters or symbols indicating whether a lottery prize has been won according to an established methodology as provided by the lottery.
“Lottery” or “State Lottery.” The lottery established under the State Lottery Law.
“Lottery products.” Plays, shares or chances offered by the State Lottery as well as lottery property that may be exchanged for plays, shares or chances. The term includes instant tickets, terminal-based tickets, raffle games, play-for-fun games, lottery vouchers, subscription services and gift cards authorized for sale under the State Lottery Law.
“Secretary.” The Secretary of Revenue of the Commonwealth.
“State Lottery Law.” The act of August 26, 1971 (P.L. 351, No. 91),2 known as the State Lottery Law.
“Subscription services.” A payment, advance payment or promise of payment for multiple lottery products over a specified period of time, including payment through iLottery.

Credits

2017, Oct. 30, P.L. 419, No. 42, § 1.4, imd. effective.

Footnotes

72 P.S. § 3761-305.
72 P.S. § 3761-101 et seq.
4 Pa.C.S.A. § 502, PA ST 4 Pa.C.S.A. § 502
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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