Scratch Pay

The Scratch Pay Function on the GT-1200 terminal is used to validate and payout on winning scratch tickets.

Accessing the Scratch Pay Function on the GT-1200

There are two ways to access the Scratch Pay function on the GT-1200:

Scratch Ticket Validation and Payout Process

1. Access the Scratch Pay button as described above. The Validate and Pay window will appear.
   

2. With the Validate and Pay window open, Retailers can either Scan the Scratch Ticket Barcode or Manually Enter the Game’s Number and PIN.
   

• Repeat this process until all tickets are entered, up to 10 scratch tickets can be scanned at one time. Tickets will automatically send when a tenth ticket is scanned.

Scanning the EZ Val Barcode

Retailers can utilize the GT-1200 ticket scanner to scan the EZ Val Barcode located on the front of each Scratch Ticket. 

• • NOTE – Barcode is not visible until it is exposed after ticket is scratched

Repeat this process until all tickets are entered, up to 10 scratch tickets can be scanned at one time. Tickets will automatically send when a tenth ticket is scanned.

Manual Validation Procedures

Retailers can also manually enter the serial number and the 3 or 4 digit security number (VIRN) located on the front of the ticket using the numeric touchpad located on the GT-1200. 

After scanning or manually entering all Scratch Ticket numbers, press SEND. 

Winning Ticket – Scratch Validation and Payout

• If a winning ticket was entered, a SCRATCH VALIDATION receipt will print from the GT-1200.
  
• For validations totaling from $101 up to $600, a confirmation screen displays.
  • Retailers must ensure enough cash is available to payout tickets before they are validated.
    
• Touch Yes to validate.
  • Before paying a prize, Retailers must validate all tickets.
  • Retailers MUST PAYOUT AT TIME OF VALIDATION.
• Touch No to cancel.

NOTES:

• Retailers must ensure that they have enough cash on-hand to pay out any validated ticket under $100.
• For prizes over $600, Claim Instructions print automatically.

If the ticket will not validate for ANY reason, it must be returned to the player and have player contact the Lottery for instructions.

Nonwinning Ticket GT-1200 Screen Message

• If a nonwinning ticket was entered, a DO NOT PAY, NOT A WINNER screen will appear on the GT-1200.
  
• TICKET EXPIRED This message displays when a validation attempt is made on a ticket that is expired.