are clerks supposed to scan scratch tickets before you pay?

Reply #21

mcginnin56 — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:32:23 GMT

Scanning procedures probably vary state to state. In my state, as the tickets are sold they are scanned. Probably a secondary reason for this

scanning procedure, is for the retailer to track the total cost of all tickets per customer, similar to a grocery store scanning the bar codes. This

would be particularly important in a high volume store, where it could be easy to lose track of how many tickets are being sold per transaction.

As you mentioned however, probably not a bad idea

Reply #20

Littleoldlady — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:21:07 GMT

That sounds really crazy to me..scan my ticket before I scratch it? Maybe someone SHOULD check with their state lottery to see what the REAL policy is. Many places just make their own rules. They don't follow what the state law says.

After the intial batch ticket is scanned, no more scanning is needed to sell off the roll. There are records of the ticket numbers in the batch number probably located at the lottery headquarters in their terminal. In fact, I am sure there is such a thing because... [ More ]

Reply #19

mcginnin56 — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:59:49 GMT

Seems pleasant enough to me, a cordial smile with a look of confidence and brashness. He might be good material for GQ magazine.

Reply #18

rdgrnr — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:21:44 GMT

Lol, maybe it's time for you to start another Lottery Post Photo Album, dr

Reply #17

Ridiculous 954 — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:10:53 GMT

It depends on the store.. If some stores have had problems with theft they will scan or some stores it is company policy to scan.. but most are not required.

Reply #16

dr65 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:48:30 GMT

Dang - everytime I look at your avatar, I'm sorry I checked in on you. The stuff of nightmares....thanks..

Anyway, if you look anything like your avatar, maybe that's the reason SOME DON'T scan them...get you in and out quicker.

Seriously, I think some stores just do record-keeping differently. That's all. However they do it, I hope you find a real good one. Good luck

Reply #15

ttech10 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:25:42 GMT

I usually have my tickets scanned during purchase. Not each individual one, but if I have 2+ of the same ticket they will scan the first ticket however many times. I always just assumed it was the easiest way for them to ring them up, like when you're at any grocery store, the cashier can either scan the barcode or input whatever info they need for it to ring up correctly on the machine.

If you want to get the right answer I'd suggest just asking some of the clerks why they scan it. I'd... [ More ]

Reply #14

RJOh — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:46:14 GMT

Where I buy my tickets, everything is scanned for the cash register including candy bars and papers before I pay. A different scanner is used for scanning lottery tickets for winners and if they are scratch-offs, the codes have be uncovered before it can read them.

Reply #13

jeankedemetser — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:13:22 GMT

Here in Belgium, they scan when they are opening a whole roll of tickets.

That's a measure against theft. When you steal a whole roll of tickets and it's not scanned, you cannot receive your earnings.

A single winning ticket will not be scanned, they only enter a number (on the ticket) in the lottery machine to check it's a winning ticket.

Reply #12

rdgrnr — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:56:58 GMT

Some do, some don't 'round here.

Reply #11

weshar75 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:42:05 GMT

In Oregon both Circle K and Big Apple stores scan the ticket as you buy it to keep track of what lottery was sold that day from the computer tills. But they have to manually enter in the sales of other games like powerball, mega millions, megabucks, pick4, lucky lines and keno. I think it just their way of keep track of how much lottery is sold on a given day.-weshar75

Reply #10

rdgrnr — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:38:01 GMT

LOL.

Reply #9

tntea — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:37:25 GMT

To activate the deck they have to scan it..

Reply #8

Lucky Loser — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:11:57 GMT

Not sure if they're suppose to or not, but every single roll purchased by the store contains a batch number (serial number). The commissions know how many of that particular tickets there are, how much they are, and where they are registered to ( the store). In my opinion, there's no need for them to do anything but tear it, hand it to you, and total your cost for it.

L.L.

Reply #7

onlymoney — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:20:10 GMT

i would only start worryin if the clerk takes the scanned ticket back and hands you a different one.

Reply #6

dr65 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:51:30 GMT

They don't scan the tickets in PA as you buy them. After you win on one, yes but for your state, I guess it's a way to keep track of

the ticket count/sales by machine rather than by writing beginning/end numbers after a shift. They can just run a sales report to see

exactly what type and how many were sold. You can always ask them too.

Reply #5

CajunWin4 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:13:02 GMT

I would get in touch with your States Lottery Board and inform them .. Sounds kind of fishy to me !! They should not have to scan the scratch ticket till after ,to see the pay out only !! Never seen it done in LOUISIANA ..

Reply #4

PlayTwoWin — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:17:02 GMT

They scan every ticket you buy here in MN.

Reply #3

four4me — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:30:16 GMT

I've seen them scan new books but never individual tickets until they have been

scratched and are checking if the customer won anything.

Reply #2

mcginnin56 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:09:09 GMT

I have always noticed that happening. The same clerk at this same store, NEVER scans the scratchers, everywhere else I go, every single ticket

is carefully scanned. I'm sure this is for keeping track of inventory and totaling your final purchase price.

My theory is that those who are not scanning, are either the owners and very good at keeping track of all the math and inventory, or they are on

the take from the stores till.

Reply #1

RedStang — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:45:35 GMT

Noticed that too in CT. I think it's their way of keeping track of the money so clerks don't rip them off.

are clerks supposed to scan scratch tickets before you pay?

kyokushin187 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:22:36 GMT

I was just wondering this because i have been paying my states $10 ticket,but have noticed that some clerk's scan the ticket before giving to you and sone dont.