Bonus X Second Chance Drawing Parameters

1. Eligibility: The Bonus X Second Chance Drawing is open to existing Montana Lottery Player's Club members only. Entries will be accepted from August 27 to September 26 at 11:59:59 PM MT with the drawing held on September 29.

2. Entry Process: Entries for the Bonus X Second Chance Drawing consist of both winning and non-winning Bonus 10X, Bonus 20X and Bonus 50X Scratch tickets. All eligible tickets must be submitted by the participants themselves. Entries not submitted by 11:59:59 PM MT on September 26 will be excluded from the drawing.

3. Entry Details: The Bonus X Second Chance Drawing will feature one drawing with three cash prizes:

   • September 29: One winner will receive $2,500.

   • September 29: One winner will receive $5,000.

   • September 29: One winner will receive $7,500.

4. Drawing Method: Winners will be selected randomly, after drawing entry deadline. Winners will be announced within 10 business days of each drawing.

5. Odds of Winning: The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received for the drawing.

6. Winner Notification: Montana Lottery staff will notify winners via email. Winners must respond within 7 days of the initial email notification. If no response is received within 7 days, an alternate winner will be selected. It is the responsibility of the player to ensure their contact information is up to date, particularly their email address and phone number within their Player's Club account.

7. Winner Claim Requirements: Winners must provide valid identification and complete a Player’s Club claim form, consistent with the standard Montana Lottery prize claim process. Player’s Club claim forms can be submitted by mail or in person at Montana Lottery headquarters. The Montana Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen mail. Claims received more than six months after the drawing date will be rejected. If the Lottery cannot contact the winner within 7 days of the drawing, the prize is forfeited, and an alternate winner will be chosen.

8. Winners List: The Montana Lottery cannot publicly display a winner's picture or name without their consent. The Montana Lottery will maintain a list of winners for this drawing and may publish their towns or zip codes, and the amount won on the Montana Lottery website, social media, or other platforms.

9. Tax Withholding: The Montana Lottery is required to withhold state and federal taxes on certain prize amounts.

   1. For U.S. citizens providing a Social Security Number: 5.9% Montana state tax and 24% federal tax will be withheld from prizes exceeding $5,000.

   2. 24% federal tax will be withheld from prizes $600 and over for U.S. citizens who do not provide a Social Security number or tax identification number.

   3. 5.9% state tax will be withheld from all prizes greater than $5,000.

   4. For non-U.S. residents, 30% federal tax will be withheld from prizes of $600 or more.

   5. Winners of $600 or more will receive a W-2G form for tax filing purposes.