Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Lottery Department intends to consider amending 11VAC5-41, Lottery Game Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) update various definitions, (ii) increase communication through the use of technology to expand the venues available to the public for gathering information pertaining to lottery games, and (iii) clarify where lottery consumers can receive customer assistance and general guidelines for prize redemption.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2012.

Agency Contact: Mitch Belton, Contract and Project Coordinator, State Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7136, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email mbelton@valottery.com.