Must be 18 or Older

Verify Age at Lottery Vending Machine (LVM)

 No data from the ID is collected or stored. Scanning an ID is for age verification only.

• Use the same scanner for checking lottery tickets.
• Hold ID horizontally below the scanner, barcode facing up.
• Scan long barcode on back of driver’s license or ID.
• Move ID around until a beep confirms the barcode was read.
• Difficulty scanning? Cover the smaller UPC barcode and move the ID closer or away from scanner.

Purchase Tickets

• After age verification, scan prize winning ticket(s) up to $100 or insert the exact dollar amount up to $100. LVMs DO NOT GIVE CHANGE.
• Only U.S. bills accepted: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. 
• $100 maximum credits per transaction, including redeemed prizes.
• Select game(s). If preferred game is not available, select another scratch ticket or draw game. NO CHANGE GIVEN.
• Take your ticket(s). Validated tickets that were redeemed for purchase should be torn in half and discarded.

Did You Win?

• The winning status of tickets can be checked without age verification by scanning the ticket barcode. You will have the option to redeem prizes up to $100 at the LVM (after age verification) or select NO and take ticket to a Texas Lottery licensed retailer or claim center.
• Prizes of $600 - $5,000 may be redeemed using the Texas Lottery App.

How to find a Lottery Vending Machine

• Use the Texas Lottery® App Retailer Locator and select “YES” for Self-Service Only.

Why Won’t Your ID Scan?

• Damaged/scratched barcodes
• Expired driver’s license
• Older versions of Texas IDs and some out-of-state IDs may not have the required PDF417 barcode administered by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
• Some other forms of identification may not scan or be able to verify age.
• Ask retailer for assistance or purchase games at the counter if the ID will not scan.

Download the Texas Lottery App today!