Ariz. Admin. Code § R19-3-707 - Instant Games Claim Period

A. For the claimant to receive payment, Unless otherwise approved by the Commission in the Game Profile, a winning instant scratch game ticket, except an instant tab ticket, shall be received by the Lottery or a retailer no later than 5:00 p.m. (Phoenix time) on the 180th calendar day following the announced end of the instant game as designated by R19-3-409 .

1. If a claimant presents a valid winning instant scratch ticket to a retailer for payment on the 180th calendar day following the announced end of the instant scratch game and is not paid the prize, the Director is authorized to pay the prize if the claimant presents the valid winning ticket to the Lottery no later than 5:00 p.m. (Phoenix time) on the following business day.

2. In the case of a drawing prize associated with an instant scratch game, the claimant shall claim the prize no later than 5:00 p.m. (Phoenix time) on the final day designated by the Director and on file at the Lottery.

B. Unless otherwise approved by the Commission in the Game Profile, a winning instant tab game ticket must be presented to the selling retailer on the same day as purchased.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R19-3-707

Adopted effective October 25, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1031, effective April 27, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 53, effective December 28, 2010 (Supp. 10-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3668, effective 1/3/2023.