Whats the correct way to redeem an out of state scratch off?

Reply #15

LottoMomma — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:00:36 GMT

Thanks it was cool!!! Would sure like to do it again!

LM

Reply #14

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:17:14 GMT

Congratulation on your win.

Reply #13

LottoMomma — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:20:19 GMT

I was on vacation in AZ at the time.

LM

Reply #12

LottoMomma — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:19:07 GMT

Well, I think I told you all I ended up sending it flat rate letter with both signature and receipt confirmation. This way I was able to see who actually signed for it and what day. And by sending it flat rate it was in there in two days..

All went without a hitch. I had the check within the week. Sweet!

But, just so you all know.. doesn't pay to insure a scratch off.. least with postal service or fed ex, since they will not pay off on it if lost or stolen.

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Reply #11

Litebets27 — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:03:36 GMT

I have used snail mail to request a payout on lottery wins and I believe I only had a problem getting back a $2.00 win from one State. It was not worth an additional stamp to inquire about it.

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IPlayWeekly — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 12:42:54 GMT

Congrats on the hit... Do you know anyone in the state? Will you be in the state again before the ticket expires? If not, I'd say FedEx and track it.

Reply #9

LottoMomma — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:10:13 GMT

Well, interesting thing I found out. You CAN'T insure lottery tickets you send through the mail with the postal service. If you read under their fine print it is one of the many exception items along with sweepstakes, raffle tickets and the like.. live animals that die including baby chicks and bees and such.

So, you just have to rely on the good graces of the mail system of it arriving safe and sound. Probably best way to go is priority mail if there is any doubt and especially if any kind o... [ More ]

Reply #8

Think — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:24:01 GMT

No, it was just a comment on Indiana lottery security.

Somebody with their security told a buddy where to buy a winning scratcher and the guy bought it and won but word got out about the inside job.

Todd posted it in the news when it happened and it has been discussed numerous times on the forums.

Reply #7

LottoMomma — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:19:16 GMT

Thanks everyone for taking the time to post responses to my question. You make me feel much better about sending my ticket in. I will of course send it certified.

But, no I don't know the FAMOUS story about the IN lottery and the scratcher win. Should I hear this story before I mail my ticket? Enlighten me Think! LOL

And thanks for the congrats...

LM

Reply #6

Think — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:46:49 GMT

I had a $7 PB winner from a Powerball run to Indiana once and I mailed it in. They sent me a check in first class mail but they did NOT seal the

envelope.

Knowing the Indiana lottery they probably did that so the check had a better chance of either getting lost or getting torn up in the postal equipment. ( I am sure you know the famous story about the Indiana Lottery and the scratcher win ).

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destinycreation — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:13:26 GMT

Just Curious, you're from Michigan, what state is the winning scratch off ticket from

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cbr$ — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:52:54 GMT

If you go to that state web site. follow their rule to the letter, I have return lottery ticket by mail before include scratch tickets. GA. asked for your own copy, copy of DL, and want you to sent it by certified mail. It depend on the state, what real need to get them cash your check come back in hardly no time at all. Right now I have some winners scratch off tickets that need to go back to S.Carolina. Hopefully they to will be quick as well in sending the check. Congratulation on your win.

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maringoman — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:36:50 GMT

I won $100 from PA Lottery. Mailed it using regular mail and got a check a few weeks later. It cost me 44 only.

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Saylorgirl — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:10:28 GMT

I won on a scratch off last year in Florida. I mailed it certified and I had a check back in the mail about three weeks later. Congratulations

Reply #1

zephbe — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:41:27 GMT

Hi LM, I've sent tickets to two other states by certified mail-no insurance--and didn't have a problem. Congrats on your win.

Whats the correct way to redeem an out of state scratch off?

LottoMomma — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:03:25 GMT

Hello Fellow Posters..

I have a scratch off ticket from out of state that is a significant win. Only I can't go to the state to cash it.. cost prohibitive, so you know it's not that big but worth cashing! I understand I can mail it in. But, I am unsure whether to insure it. The lottery office says to send it certified with signature confirmation, which would also include tracking. Make copies of the ticket and the DL and send in with their form which includes SS# info, etc.

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