Lotteries, scratchcards and bingo
Can I win a lottery after the original ticket is lost but I have a photograph?
Direct answer
A photograph by itself does not necessarily establish entitlement to a lottery prize. Claims depend on ticket ownership, barcode validation and operator rules; registered digital purchases have different proof.
How to use this answer
The principle is supported by the referenced rules, but a different operator or market can apply a different settlement condition. Treat the named provider as a specific example, not as a universal betting rule.
A photo may help evidence a claim, but most lotteries require their specified ticket or verified digital ownership records.
Use the published game matrix and prize rules for the exact lottery or scratchcard. Identical tickets, rollover jackpots and claimed win patterns should be assessed using probabilities rather than intuition.
Reference: lotterywest.wa.gov.au · published rules or source ↗