WAC 315-10-035. Winning an instant game ticket

(1) Each instant ticket shall be printed with instructions clearly indicating what constitutes a winning ticket. In addition, written descriptions of winning play and prize symbol combinations shall be included in the executed working papers or software requirement specifications for the production of each game. The ticket bearer must submit the winning ticket to the lottery as specified by the director. The winning ticket must be validated by the lottery through use of the validation number or any other means as specified in WAC 315-10-070 or by the director. (2) The status of a winning or nonwinning ticket is determined as indicated in the executed working papers or software requirement specifications. No action or inaction of a player when scratching the ticket influences whether the ticket is a winner or nonwinner.