Official Arizona Lottery Rules on Bulk Ticket Transactions
Prohibition of Bulk Ticket Purchases for Fast Play Games
The following rules are established pursuant to the authority of the Arizona Lottery Commission and A.R.S. § 5-554(B) and apply to all Arizona Lottery Fast Play games.
- Purchase Restriction: A "bulk ticket transaction" occurs when any individual, group, or entity purchases, in aggregate, Fast Play tickets exceeding $50,000 within a twenty-four (24) hour period. This rule applies regardless of whether the purchase: (a) occurs in a single transaction or multiple transactions; or (b) is made at a single retail location or multiple retail locations. Any such transaction is subject to this restriction. Additionally, the purchase of Fast Play tickets by multiple individuals acting in concert shall be deemed a bulk ticket transaction.
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Denial of Prize Payment: Pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-554(B)(3), the Lottery holds sole and absolute authority to deny the award of any prize for violations of applicable laws, regulations, or game rules, including, but not limited to, restrictions pertaining to bulk ticket purchases.
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Investigation and Determination: The Lottery reserves the right to investigate any purchase patterns it deems suspicious or indicative of bulk ticket purchases. The Lottery's determination as to whether a violation of this rule has occurred shall be final and binding. The Lottery may consider factors such as, but not limited to, video surveillance, purchase records, and witness statements in its investigation.
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Definition of "Acting in Concert": For the purposes of this rule, "acting in concert" includes, but is not limited to, individuals or entities coordinating their purchases, sharing funds for purchases, or acting on behalf of a common interest or strategy to exceed the stated purchase limitation.
