(1) The prize amount to be paid to each Hit 5 Game player who holds a winning combination of numbers in the first prize category shall vary due to the parimutuel calculation of prizes. The prize amount to be paid to each Hit 5 Game player who holds a winning combination of numbers in the second prize category shall be $150.00. The prize amount to be paid to each Hit 5 Game player who holds a winning combination of numbers in the third prize category shall be $15.00. The prize amount to be given to each Hit 5 Game player who holds a winning combination of numbers in the fourth prize category shall be a free play.

(2) Prize amounts.

(a) First prize (cashpot). All first prizes will be the amount announced by the director as the Hit 5 Game cashpot. The cashpot will be divided equally among all players who selected all five winning numbers in one play (in any sequence).

(b) Second prize. A $150.00 prize is to be paid to each player who holds four of the five winning numbers in one play in any sequence.

(c) Third prize. A $15.00 prize is to be paid to each player who holds three of the five winning numbers in one play in any sequence.

(d) Fourth prize. A free play prize is to be given to each player who holds two of the five winning numbers in one play in any sequence.

(e) The holder of a winning ticket may win only one prize per play.

(f) In the event any player who holds two, three, four or five of the five winning numbers does not claim the prize won within one hundred eighty days after the drawing in which the prize was won, that player's prize shall be retained in the state lottery account for use, pursuant to RCW 67.70.190.

(3) Prize payments will be made in accordance with WAC 315-30-030(6). Each prize shall be paid in a single payment. Federal income tax shall be withheld from prize payments as required by law.