New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Title 9 Part 5005
Executive Department
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9 NYCRR 5005.1 - Subscription program.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription program.
(a)Subscription play. The commission may establish a commission-administered subscription program for any commission game or games. The subscription program may permit a subscriber to play the same game character selections for a period of consecutive drawings over a stated period in such games as the commission may decide.
(b)Application or renewal forms. Entry into a subscription program will require the completion and submission of an electronic subscription application form or an electronic subscription renewal form. The subscriber may provide the subscriber’s social security number or taxpayer identification number on the respective application form so that prizes requiring tax reporting or withholding may be sent or credited to the winning subscriber.
(c)Social security number or taxpayer identification number. By providing the social security number or taxpayer identification number, the subscriber authorizes the commission to retain and use the number for the purpose of tax reporting and any other lawful purpose of the commission.
9 NYCRR 5005.2 - Subscription definitions.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription definitions.
(a)Application form or application means either the subscription application form or the renewal of such application form.
(b)Confirmation means the electronic correspondence sent to a subscriber from, or on behalf of, the commission confirming the game or games, game characters for each game panel played, the effective date and the expiration date.
(c)Effective date means the game’s first drawing date for which a subscription is effective.
(d)Expiration date means the last drawing date for which a subscription is effective.
(e)Game numbers means the numbers selected for each of the game panels played on an application.
(f)Game panel means the electronic panel and/or paper panel on which game characters are chosen.
(g)Quick Pick means the option for a subscriber to have game characters randomly selected by a computer. Once selected, the same quick pick characters will be used for each drawing for the duration of the subscription.
(h)Subscriber means the individual identified on an application as the person entitled to any prize the individual may win.
(i)Subscriber identifying information means the name, address, subscription number and, taxpayer identification number (if provided) of the subscriber.
(j)Subscription file means a file maintained by the commission or the commission’s contractors containing subscription information and used in the determination of sales and prizes.
(k)Subscription number means the number assigned by the commission to a subscription record when the original application is processed.
(l)Valid subscription entry means one that includes the following: subscriber identifying information (as defined in this section), game characters entered on the appropriate commission or contractor computer system that is the official record of subscription entry.
9 NYCRR 5005.3 - Subscription cost.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription cost.
(a)Minimums. For each subscription, a minimum of one game panel must be selected for a minimum number of weeks or drawings, as determined by the commission.
(b)Game panels. A subscription may be for one or more game panels, as may be determined by the commission.
(c)Cost. The cost of a subscription shall be determined by the commission. The commission may establish a subscription account program through which a subscriber may purchase a subscription or subscriptions and receive payment of a prize, as determined by the commission. The commission may require that a subscriber maintain a minimum balance in such a subscription account to continue to participate in the program.
(d)Reservation of commission rights. The commission reserves the right to alter, temporarily or permanently, the cost of a subscription at the discretion of the commission. The commission reserves the rights to suspend or cancel any drawing or the game itself or change the prize structure, frequency of draws or draw dates. In the event of such a change, an affected subscriber will receive participation in a revised game, equivalent in value to the remainder of such subscriber’s subscription, or a refund, at the sole option of the commission.
(e)Commission determinations. Any determination by the commission described in this section may be made for any of the following reasons:
(1)to make the subscription program more appealing or convenient for players;
(2)to further the commission’s mission of raising revenue for aid to education; or
(3)to allow the commission to administer the subscription program more effectively.
9 NYCRR 5005.4 - Subscription application requirements.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription application requirements.
(a)Rejection of application. A subscription application may be rejected for any of the following reasons:
(1)all information required by the commission is not provided;
(2)the application includes a form of payment that is not acceptable to the commission or the form of payment is rejected;
(3)the applicant is under 18 years of age;
(4)the applicant’s identity cannot be verified;
(5)the applicant’s physical location cannot be identified at time of attempted purchase;
(6)the applicant’s physical location is outside the State or any commission-designated prohibited sales area at time of attempted purchase; or
(7)the applicant is on the commission’s voluntary self-exclusion list.
(b)Termination. A subscription may be terminated after acceptance if, before or after the start date, the commission is notified that the payment for the subscription is invalid (e.g., a payment returned for non-sufficient funds). In such event, the subscription shall be deemed invalid, and no prizes will be paid to the applicant relating to any period in which the subscription was invalid.
9 NYCRR 5005.5 - Valid subscription entry.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Valid subscription entry.
To be a valid entry, a subscription must meet the following requirements:
(a)Official record. To be eligible to win a prize, an application, including the subscriber-identification information, and the game character selections must be entered into the commission's subscription file to create the official record of subscription entry.
(b)Confirmation. A confirmation shall be issued by the commission to the subscriber confirming a subscription entry is valid and has been processed.
9 NYCRR 5005.6 - Payment of subscription prizes.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Payment of subscription prizes.
(a)Amount below a threshold. A prize that is less than $600 will be placed into the subscriber account created prior to purchase of the subscriber’s first subscription. Such prize may be used to purchase additional subscriptions or the subscriber may request a cash-out and receive payment for any unpaid prizes. Payment will be made to the individual subscriber whose name appears on the application.
(b)Amount at or above a threshold. A prize that is $600 or more will be remitted to the individual subscriber whose name appears on the application minus any required withholding amount and offsets.
9 NYCRR 5005.7 - Subscription disputes.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription disputes.
(a)Remedy. In any dispute with the commission concerning the right to a subscription prize, the commission shall have the right to resolve such dispute by refunding the price of the disputed subscription panel. If a refund is paid, the refund shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the subscriber.
(b)Resolution of discrepancies. If there is a discrepancy between the information set forth on an application and the information set forth in a confirmation notification, the subscriber may ask the commission, by written or electronic communication, to resolve the discrepancy. After such a report is received by the commission, the commission shall resolve the discrepancy as soon as possible and issue a revised confirmation notification. Resolution may include, without limitation, cancellation of the subscription. No change in the subscription shall be effective until a revised confirmation notification is issued. No request to resolve a subscription panel game character selection or subscription date range discrepancy shall be accepted after the effective date in the confirmation notification issued.
9 NYCRR 5005.8 - Subscription miscellaneous.
A matched Register action is not later than the compiled-text reference date.
Dates and status
- NYCRR title agency
- Executive Department
- Section status
- Section source receipt
- Source version current through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Related Register notice
- SGC-52-23-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Apr 10, 2024
- Related notice effective date
- Apr 10, 2024
Subscription miscellaneous.
(a)Games. The commission, pursuant to the commission’s statutory authority, may from time to time add games to the commission’s subscription program.
(b)Renewal. A subscription renewal must be processed prior to the expiration date of a current subscription in order to avoid a lapse in the subscription. A renewal application containing current subscription number, games, game numbers, effective date and expiration date will be sent to the subscriber electronically. The commission will make reasonable efforts to process renewal applications to assure no interruptions; however, the commission shall not be responsible for an interruption if a renewal application is not processed in sufficient time.
(c)Non-refundability. Once a subscription is entered into the subscription file, the funds paid for the subscription are not refundable.
(d)Promotions. If the commission offers any promotional offer for a subscription, the commission reserves the right to limit the number of promotional subscriptions that may be received by a subscriber.
(e)Reservation of commission rights. The commission reserves the right to exclude subscribers from participation in a promotion offering special payments or prizes.