If you have a damaged lottery ticket, it is possible to claim it as a valid entry. In order to do this, you must sign and mail it back to the New York Gaming Commission. Be sure to include your name, address, and contact information. If you don’t receive an email confirming your winnings, you can also call the lottery to request a replacement ticket. Damaged tickets can also be returned to Camelot.
A Camelot spokesman says he is “not aware of any case where a prize was won based on a ticket with a damaged bar code”. The company only discusses the cases of a small percentage of winners, but cannot comment publicly on a specific incident. However, if the ticket has a damaged bar code, the security team can still investigate it. If the damaged ticket is still valid, it can be reported to the authorities.
For further information about Powerball, visit the website of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). The rules are subject to change, but are available upon request at Lottery headquarters. While it is a good idea to consult the rules before purchasing a ticket, you should note that the chances of winning are far greater if the ticket is damaged in any way. This is because it is easier to replace a damaged ticket than a non-damaged one.
