Short answer: Damaged or partially destroyed tickets may still be claimable if the game ID, ticket number, and validation code are readable. Submit the damaged ticket through the official NY Lottery process for review.
Reviewed by Tom Whitaker, Compliance Reviewer · 2026-06-09
Tickets that are torn, water-damaged, faded, or have a damaged barcode but where key validation information is still readable.
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