PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to set forth the responsibility for instant game winning tickets.

1. (1) The player shall be responsible for instant game tickets he/she purchased that may be subsequently lost or stolen.
2. (2) The lottery shall not be responsible for tickets claimed by a player in error for a lower prize.
3. (3) An instant game ticket is a bearer instrument, until signed on the back by the owner(s).

AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo Supp. 1998.* Original rule filed Jan. 10, 1986, effective Jan. 20, 1986. Amended: Filed June 3, 1999, effective Dec. 30, 1999.

*Original authority: 313.220, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1990, 1993.