The number of draws and time span vary from lottery to lottery.Īdvertised Jackpot: The minimum prize amount the lottery estimates it will pay to the winner of a specific draw over a set annuity period.Īged Pack: A pack of instant tickets at a retail location that has not been opened for sale or that the retailer has had in his/her possession for a specified period of time.Īgent (Lottery): An entity authorized and licensed by a lottery to sell lottery products.Īmber Alert: An electronic missing/abducted child warning issued by a local, state or federal authority. Activated Pack: The status of a pack of instant tickets when the first winning ticket in the pack has been validated or the pack has been assigned to a retailer for a specified period of time.Īdvance Bet: The ability of a player to purchase wagers on draws that will be held in the future.