VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
THE MAINE LOTTERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE POINTS FOR PRIZES® PROGRAM IN ANY WAY AND AT ANY
TIME OR TO TERMINATE THE POINTS FOR PRIZES® PROGRAM. IF THE PROGRAM IS TERMINATED THE MAINE LOTTERY
WILL ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE REASONABLE NOTICE OF SUCH TERMINATION. UNUSED POINTS REMAINING IN A PLAYER'S
ACCOUNT AFTER THE ANNOUNCED CLOSURE OR DEADLINE DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED EXPIRED, LAPSED AND VOID,
AND INELIGIBLE FOR ANY FURTHER USE.
Winning and non-winning unexpired Lottery terminal tickets deemed eligible may
participate in the Reward program.
- Lottery Draw/Terminal tickets are eligible to be entered the day after
purchase, unless the Ticket has been cancelled.
Tickets NOT deemed eligible to participate include:
- Any Ticket with an expired code;
- Any exchange ticket (an exchange ticket will not have a code since the code was on the original Ticket);
- Any Ticket that has been cancelled;
Points for Prizes® Online Store
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Merchandise that can be ordered by using points will be listed on the Website in the
Points for Prizes® Online Store.
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Points required for prize redemptions will vary. The number of points required to be
redeemed for a particular prize shall be pre-determined by the Maine Lottery and be posted
on the Website. The Maine Lottery may at its own discretion change the points required for
redemption of any prize.
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The Maine Lottery may at its own discretion discontinue offering a prize at any time.
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The Maine Lottery may credit a player's account at its own discretion.
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If a prize is not readily available to be awarded for any reason, the Maine Lottery
reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute another prize of similar value.
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Prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable unless otherwise authorized by the Maine
Lottery.
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The awarding of all prizes is subject to eligibility verification.
Prize Selection
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A player must first log in using the email address and password associated with his or her
Points for Prizes® account.
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To redeem points, a player must select the prize or prizes, designate the quantity of each
prize requested, and click the appropriate button to submit the order.
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It is the player's responsibility to ensure that the appropriate prize and quantity are
selected.
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Once the order has been submitted, points will be deducted from the player's Points for
Prizes® account.
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Orders cannot be changed, canceled, or returned once placed, with the exception of
defective merchandise
Points for Drawings®
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A player may use some or all of his or her points for entry into prize drawings.
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The Website will include a description of the item or product to be drawn, anticipated
entry and draw dates, and point cost for each drawing entry. Draw dates are subject to
change or modification as determined necessary by the Maine Lottery. The Maine Lottery
will attempt to post all changes to scheduled drawing dates on the Website.
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Points redeemed for Points for Drawings® earn entry into the drawing. The odds of a
player being selected to win the prize in each drawing depend upon the number of entries
purchased by points from all players.
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The point cost of a drawing entry will be shown on the page for each drawing and may vary
by drawing.
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To use points to purchase drawing entries, a player must select the drawing to enter on
the Website, designate the quantity of entries, and submit the order.
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It is the player's responsibility to ensure that the appropriate drawing and quantity are
selected.
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Once the entry order has been submitted, points will be deducted from the player's
account.
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Points for Drawings® entries are eligible only for the drawing for which they were
purchased. Unless specified otherwise on the drawing description, Points for Drawings®
entries are eligible for one (1) drawing only.
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Unless otherwise specified on the Website, a player may win no more than one (1) prize in
a Points for Drawings® drawing.
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Points for Drawings® entries cannot be canceled or returned for the point value of the
entries.
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Players redeeming points for Points for Drawings® entries must do so within the state
of Maine.
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The Maine Lottery or MDI shall attempt to contact each drawing winner by phone, by email
using the winner's registered email address, or by registered mail.
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The winner's name and hometown will be listed on the Website.
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A Points for Drawings® winner assumes the risk of loss and is subject to
disqualification if:
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The Maine Lottery or MDI is unable to contact the winner;
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Contact or attempted contact is not acknowledged in a timely manner as determined in
the sole discretion of the Maine Lottery;
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Any other deadline or requirement in these rules or other applicable rules or
procedures is not met; or
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A deadline or requirement that may become necessary is not met, whether or not that
requirement or deadline is contained in these rules.
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Winners are subject to set off of certain debts. If a drawing winner fails to satisfy an
outstanding debt within the time frame specified by the Maine Lottery, then the Maine
Lottery may, at its sole discretion, disqualify the winner and the next alternate may
become the winner.
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A decision to proceed to replace a winner with an alternate is within the sole discretion
and judgment of the Maine Lottery. Once the decision to proceed with an alternate is made,
the person who was previously selected as a winner is no longer entitled to a prize.
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The Maine Lottery will not exchange a Points for Drawings® prize for cash.
Miscellaneous
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Responsible Play is important to the Maine Lottery and players must understand that the
Maine Lottery reserves the right to limit (1) the number of tickets any individual may
enter during a given time period at any time and (2) the amount or number of points that
may be accumulated during a given time period at any time.
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The Maine Lottery may credit a player's account in its sole discretion.
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The Maine Lottery offers no warrantees or guarantees of product quality or availability of
prizes.
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The Maine Lottery shall not be responsible for any prizes lost, damaged, or stolen during
shipment, pick-up, or use.
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The Maine Lottery shall not be responsible for injury or loss of life resulting from any
prize awarded.
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If required, a player will receive a W-2G form for prizes.
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The prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes.
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Players are solely responsible for maintaining and keeping account active, and information
current or accurate. The Maine Lottery assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever
for technical or computer malfunctions or for player's failure to keep account information
current.
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The Maine Lottery reserves the right to terminate the Points for Prizes® rewards
program at its sole discretion. If the program is terminated the Maine Lottery will
attempt to provide reasonable notice of such termination.
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By participating in Points for Prizes®, each player and his or her heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns agree to indemnify, defend, release, and discharge the Maine
Lottery, SGI, MDI, its employees, officers, and directors from and against any loss,
claim, damage, suit, or injury arising out of or relating to the Points for Prizes®
program or any action taken pursuant to these rules.
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By placing an order or claiming a drawing prize(s), each player and his or her heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns agree to indemnify, defend, release, and discharge The
Maine Lottery, SGI, MDI, their employees, officers, and directors from and against any
loss, claim, damage, suit, or injury arising out of or relating to use of or participation
in any or all Points for Prizes® store or drawing items.
Revised 04/13/2018