16 TAC §401.312
The Texas Lottery Commission adopts new 16 TAC §401.312,
relating to "Texas Two Step" On-line game, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the January 5, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
, (26 TexReg 52).
The introduction of a new on-line game, Texas Two Step, will generate excitement
and interest for Texas Lottery players. Based on player research, the type
of play style of Texas Two Step is considered unique and will generate interest
with current players, as well as, attract new lottery players. As a result,
The Texas Lottery Commission expects Texas Two Step to generate additional
sales and, in turn, additional revenue for the State of Texas.
In order to generate additional revenue for the State of Texas, the Commission
continually looks for new and innovative games that will keep the players
enthusiastic about Texas Lottery products. Player research indicates that
players like the playstyle of Texas Two Step. The matrix from which the Texas
Two Step game was derived was tested with two other on-line game matrices
in player focus groups in November 2000. The players that were shown the different
game matrices liked the bonus ball style of the Texas Two Step game and the
particular feature of the game that allows the jackpot to increase or roll
if no jackpot prize is won in connection with a drawing. Player research also
indicates that players like a feature of the game which allows a player to
win a prize by matching only one number, the bonus ball. The Texas Two Step
is the only game in the Commission's product mix that pays a prize for such
a match. Also, the other matrices tested in player focus groups were not as
well received as the Texas Two Step bonus ball style matrix.
The Texas Lottery Commission received no comments on this rule.
The new rule is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §466.015
which authorizes the Texas Lottery Commission to adopt rules necessary to
administer the State Lottery Act and rules governing the operation of the
lottery and pursuant to Texas Government Code, §467.102 which authorizes
the Commission to adopt rules for the enforcement and administration of the
laws under the Commission's jurisdiction.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 20, 2001.
TRD-200101023
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Effective date: March 12, 2001
Proposal publication date: January 5, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 344-5113