WORLD SERIES OF POKER TEXAS HOLD 'EM INSTANT GAME RULES 1. For each table, scratch to reveal YOUR 2 CARDS, THEIR 2 CARDS and the five COMMUNITY CARDS. 2. Combine one or both of YOUR 2 CARDS with any of the five COMMUNITY CARDS to make YOUR best five-card poker hand. 3. Combine one or both of THEIR 2 CARDS with any of the five COMMUNITY CARDS to make THEIR best five-card poker hand. 4. If YOUR best five-card poker hand beats THEIR best five-card poker hand, win the prize shown for that TABLE. 5. Each table uses one 52-card deck. 6. There are no Wild Cards. 7. Each TABLE is played separately. 8. This game will not have a second chance drawing feature.
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR CASH PRIZES 1. Cash prizes up to $599 may be claimed, subject to validation, at any participating Texas Lottery retailer, at a Texas Lottery Claim Center or by mail. Cash prizes of $600 and above may be claimed, subject to validation, at any Texas Lottery Claim Center around the state or by mail. 2. See General Rules for Claiming Prizes below for other requirements for claiming cash prizes. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR WORLD SERIES OF POKER MERCHANDISE PRIZE PACKAGE 1. World Series of Poker merchandise prize package winning tickets may be claimed at any Texas Lottery Claim Center or by mail. Once a ticket has been validated by the Texas Lottery Commission, and any debts owed under TEX. GOV'T CODE 466.407 (Deductions from Prizes), have been cleared, the Texas Lottery Commission will provide MDI Entertainment, Inc. (MDI) with the winner's name, address, and phone number as designated on the Texas Lottery Commission Claim Form. Within approximately ten (10) days following such notification, MDI will ship the World Series of Poker merchandise prize package to the winner s address. All questions about prize fulfillment should be directed to MDI at 1-800-201-0108 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST. 2. See General Rules for Claiming Prizes below for other requirements for claiming merchandise prize packages. 3. No cash equivalent will be given for any merchandise prize, except as provided in Paragraph 5 below. 4. World Series of Poker merchandise prize packages may not be substituted for cash. 5. If a winner of a World Series of Poker merchandise prize package is under the age of 21, the winner is considered a "minor" by definition under TEX. GOV'T CODE 466.405. That statute provides that if a minor wins a prize "other than prize money, the Texas Lottery Commission shall pay the cash equivalent to an adult member of the minor's family, or to the minor's guardian, by delivery of a warrant payable to the order of the minor, if the amount is less than $600.. World Series of Poker merchandise prize packages include the following items:
World Series of Poker Leather Jacket This ultra-soft black leather lambskin jacket is custom labeled with the World Series of Poker logo on the left chest. The jacket features zipper front pockets. Player s choice of men s (S, M, L, XL or XXL) or women s (S, M, L or XL). Professional Playing Card Set The ultimate two deck professional playing cards made by Kem. Kem cards are the only cards made of 100% cellulose acetate a strong, tough, yet flexible plastic. They shuffle well and yet are virtually impossible to crimp, making them the ultimate poker cards. They are also completely washable and stay clean, crisp and flexible. Kem cards last longer than any other playing card.
World Series of Poker Cap 100% cotton washed twill, unstructured six panel construction, low profile, contract twill sweatband, pre-curved bill with contrast piping and embroidered World Series of Poker logo with pewter buckle and grommet closure. World Series of Poker Tumblers The high-quality polycarbonate that goes into Tervis Tumblers is more than ten times more impact-resistant than similar products. Set of four (4) 12 oz. Official World Series of Poker Tervis tumblers to keep your guests refreshed during the game.
Men s OR Women s World Series of Poker Polo Shirt His or Hers 60% Cotton/40% Polyester Moisture-wicking, short-sleeved polo shirt with World Series of Poker embroidered logo. Stays dry and comfortable all day. Machine wash and dry. Player s choice of men s (S, M, L, XL or XXL) or women s (S, M, L or XL). Table Top with carrying case Folding game table top measuring 52 inches in diameter. The table includes eight drink/chip holders and a carrying case.
300 Chip Set with two decks of playing cards The chip set includes three hundred 11.5 gram clay chips, two decks of playing cards, a dealer marker and a high-quality aluminum carrying case. MDI may substitute an item of equal or greater value for something in the World Series of Poker merchandise prize package. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR WORLD SERIES OF POKER THE ULTIMATE POKER EXPERIENCE TRIP PRIZE 1. World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience trip prizes may be claimed at any Texas Lottery Claim Center or by mail. Once a ticket has been validated by the Texas Lottery Commission, and any debts owed under TEX. GOV T CODE 466.407 (Deductions from Prizes), have been cleared, the Texas Lottery Commission will provide MDI with the winner's name, address, and phone number as designated on the Texas Lottery Commission Claim Form. Within approximately ten (10) days following such notification, MDI will contact the winner to begin making travel arrangements and will ship the World Series of Poker merchandise packages to the winner s address. 2. See General Rules for Claiming Prizes below for other requirements for claiming the World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prizes. 3. Winners of the World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prize will have the option of accepting the cash equivalent ($20,000 before federal income tax withholding) in lieu of the trip. 4. World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prize winners must indicate on the Texas Lottery Commission Claim Form their choice of either the trip or the cash equivalent of the trip. The choice cannot be changed after the claim form has been processed.
5. The Texas Lottery Commission will withhold the federal income taxes, as provided in the prize structure for the World Series of Poker Texas Hold Em instant game, on behalf of each winner of a World Series of Poker Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prize and will provide each such winner a W2-G at the end of the year. 6. If the winner of a World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prize is under the age of 21, the winner is considered a minor by definition under TEX. GOV T CODE 466.405. That statute provides that if a minor wins a prize "other than prize money, the Texas Lottery Commission shall pay the cash equivalent to the minor by depositing the amount of the prize in any bank to the credit of an adult member of the minor s family or the minor s guardian as custodian for the minor, if the amount is $600 or more. 7. Each of The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prizes shall include the following: World Series of Poker The Ultimate Poker Experience Trip prize One (1) seat at a table in a World Series of Poker tournament, at the tournament of the winner s choice located in the United States, with a maximum buy-in of $10,000. If the buy-in is less than $10,000, the player will receive the cash difference between the allocated $10,000 and the actual buy-in cost. Round-trip airfare and transfers for two (2) persons. Hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for seven (7) days and six (6) nights. $1,000 in spending cash. Two (2) World Series of Poker Merchandise Prize Packs. GENERAL RULES FOR CLAIMING PRIZES 1. All prizes must be claimed no later than 180 days after the end of game date. See your Texas Lottery retailer or visit www.txlottery.org for the end of game date. 2. After a ticket has been validated by the Texas Lottery Commission for prizes in an amount of $600 or more, the Commission will check to verify that the claimant owes no debts under Tex.Gov't Code Section 466.407 (Deductions from Prizes), including, but not limited to, child support, student loans, or any tax or other money collected by the Texas Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission or the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. If the claimant of a prize is identified as owing an outstanding debt under
Tex. Gov't Code 466.407, the debt must be satisfied before the Texas Lottery Commission will begin the process of awarding the prize. 3. To claim prizes by mail, please sign and mail your winning ticket and completed claim form to: Texas Lottery Commission, P. O. Box 16600, Austin, TX, 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the player. Claim forms are available at http://www.txlottery.org/online/claimform.cfm. 4. Call 1-800-37-LOTTO (1-800-375-6886) for more information. DISCLAIMERS 1. A scratch-off game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales, and number of prizes claimed. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a ticket. 2. This game is protected by U.S. Patent Nos 5,407,199, 6,435,500, and additional U.S. Patents Pending. Texas Hold Em is a trademark of Scientific Games International, Inc. 2006 Scientific Games International. All Rights Reserved. The World Series of Poker, WSOP and related designs are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC and are licensed to approve state lotteries in connection with the sale of lottery tickets to only those persons who may legally buy lottery tickets. 3. All tickets, winners and transactions are subject to Texas Lottery rules, regulations, procedures and State Law.