🎰 Crown Heights Groups Lottery Pool

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern your participation in the Crown Heights Groups Lottery Pool ("Pool"), operated through CrownHeightsGroups.com ("Website"). By clicking "Register" or "Join Pool", you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

2. Definitions

• "Pool" — A group of participants who collectively purchase lottery tickets and share any winnings.
• "Administrator" — The operator of the Pool, responsible for purchasing tickets and distributing winnings.
• "Participant" — Any individual who has paid the participation fee and is registered for the current week's pool.
• "Pool Week" — The period from Thursday 10:01 PM EST to the following Thursday 10:00 PM EST.
• "Contribution" — The participation fee paid by each Participant to join the weekly Pool, determined by the selected lottery type: Powerball ($2.00), Mega Millions ($5.00), or Both ($7.00), multiplied by the number of Shares purchased.
• "Share" — A single unit of participation in the Pool. Each Share entitles the holder to one equal portion of any winnings. A Participant may purchase multiple Shares (up to 10) to increase their proportional claim to winnings.

3. Eligibility

To participate in the Pool, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age (or 21 in states where required).
• Be a legal resident of a jurisdiction where lottery participation is permitted.
• Provide accurate and complete registration information.
• Have a valid payment method (PayPal or Square).
• NOT be an employee of any state lottery commission.

4. Registration and Participation

4.1. Registration: To join the Pool, you must create an account with your legal first and last name, valid email address, and optional lottery number preferences.

4.2. Payment: Participation is confirmed ONLY upon successful payment of the applicable Contribution fee. Pricing varies by lottery type: Powerball — $2.00; Mega Millions — $5.00; Both — $7.00. Each additional Share purchased multiplies the base price accordingly.

4.3. Confirmation: Upon successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email. This email serves as proof of your participation.

4.4. Pool Formation: Each Pool Week begins Thursday at 10:01 PM EST and ends the following Thursday at 10:00 PM EST.

4.5. Number Selection: Participants may optionally submit their preferred lottery numbers. The Administrator reserves the right to select final numbers at their discretion.

5. Lottery Tickets and Drawings

5.1. The Administrator will purchase lottery tickets (Mega Millions and/or Powerball) using the collected pool funds after the Pool Week closes.

5.2. Photos or scans of all purchased tickets will be emailed to all participants.

5.3. Physical tickets will be securely stored by the Administrator until drawing results are announced.

6. Winnings Distribution

6.2. Tax Withholding: For winnings over $600 USD, applicable federal and state taxes will be withheld as required by law.

6.3. Small Winnings (Under $50): Will be reinvested to purchase additional tickets for the same lottery's next drawing.

6.4. Medium Winnings ($50 - $599): Will be distributed proportionally based on Shares via original payment method within 14 business days.

6.5. Large Winnings ($600+): Participants must provide valid tax identification. Distribution based on Shares within 30 days of prize claim.

6.6. Multiple Shares: Purchasing additional Shares is equivalent to holding multiple units of participation. Each Share carries equal weight in the distribution formula. The maximum number of Shares per Participant per Pool Week is 10.

7. Referral Program

7.1. When you invite a friend who registers AND purchases at least one pool entry, you receive a $1.00 credit toward your next entry.

7.2. Referral credits have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn.

8. Administrator Responsibilities

The Administrator agrees to:

• Purchase lottery tickets promptly after each Pool Week closes.
• Securely store all physical tickets.
• Provide photographic evidence of purchased tickets.
• Notify participants of any winnings within 24 hours.
• Distribute winnings fairly and in accordance with this Agreement.
• Maintain accurate records of all participants, payments, and winnings.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.2. The Administrator's maximum liability shall not exceed the participant's contributions.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. Unresolved disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration in New York, NY. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York.

11. Contact Information

Crown Heights Groups Lottery Pool
Email: lottery@crownheightsgroups.com
Website: https://crownheightsgroups.com/lottery

📜 Acknowledgment

BY CLICKING "REGISTER" OR "JOIN POOL", YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

✅ You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.
✅ You are of legal age to participate in lottery pools.
✅ You understand that lottery is a game of chance with no guaranteed winnings.
✅ You agree to be bound by all terms of this Agreement.