Special 3-digit code on all Scratch ticket lottery numbers?

Reply #9

uprrman — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:26:27 GMT

what amount is the z?

rick d

Reply #8

Wachiga — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:43:30 GMT

In NY we have letter codes on all the tickets. All u have to do is find the 3 letters to see if u are a winner.

Only winners have a F Z I O U H W E on them.

Reply #7

soothsayer — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:48:23 GMT

Also the 3-D barcode contains all the other printed numbers on the ticket( i.e. Game #, Serial #, Package #, Ticket #, and the 13 digit algorithm with 3 boxed numbers).

Reply #6

soothsayer — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:38:40 GMT

The boxed 3-digit number under the latex is simply a back-up means to scan tickets. The 3-D barcode under the latex is the primary means to verify winning/losing tickets. If the primary barcode becomes corrupted/defaced then the clerk can scan the barcode on the back of the ticket and enter the 3-digit code to verify.

Reply #5

ipicknumbers — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:56:17 GMT

Jon, the stores here in California scan the barcode on the back of the card then type in the numbers in the box! If you want to self check your card you may use the barcode that is on the front the one you scratch off. I hope this helps you out

Reply #4

Jon D — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:37:38 GMT

Well, there's TWO barcodes on the Scratch ticket:

The one on the back I assume is just the Serial number, which is made up of the Game/Book/Ticket numbers. Of course you cannot scan the back barcode, that does not tell you anything more than the front, and would defeat the purpose of the scratch-off covering.

It's the hidden checkered barcode on the front that I was referring to. That revealed barcode can be scanned to tell if you won or not. I don't know what that barcode contains, but I... [ More ]

Reply #3

B$Rizzle — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:24:04 GMT

Well, if retailers were able to just scan the barcode and see if its a winner or not, every retailer in the country would scan them to see if its a winner before selling it =)

The security code is a validation method, that when typed in, it coincides with the barcode on the back and equals a prize amount. The code underneath the latex coating is a specific algorithm that people are unable to figure out the significance. If people were able to crack the scratch off code before scratching

Reply #2

Jon D — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:09:38 GMT

Yeah, I see the clerks type in what I assume is the game and 3-digit code, but wondering why they do that?

When you redeem the draw/jackpot lottery tickets, they just insert it into the machine to be scanned and the amount pops up. But for the scratch cards, why is it that they can't just scan with the revealed barcode, and also need to enter the 3-digit code portion manually?

Is it some kind of extra security or hash or verification of a valid prize? I don't get it.

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Reply #1

Tnplayer805 — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:06:44 GMT

This code is to validate your winning (or losing ticket). Basically, when the cashier scans your ticket... he or she must enter this code in order to process your prize.

Special 3-digit code on all Scratch ticket lottery numbers?

Jon D — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:22:36 GMT

Does anyone know: What is the significance of the special 3-digit code on all Scratch ticket lottery numbers?

On CA lottery Scratchers, every ticket has a 3-digit number in random positions that are boxed on the 13-digit lottery number. I notice on some pictures of scratch tickets in other states that there is a line over 3-digits on some of those also, instead of being boxed.

I just know the first 3 digits of the lottery number is always the Game number. For each particular game there... [ More ]