The ticket scanner scans the barcode on eligible Michigan Lottery tickets to determine whether the ticket is a winner. You must download the Michigan Lottery mobile app and have a registered Michigan Lottery account to access the ticket scanner.

Please follow the instructions below to use the ticket scanner.

Note: The ticket scanner functionality may vary per device.


On an iOS Device (iPhone or iPad):
  1. Open the Michigan Lottery mobile app.
    1. Select “Scanner” from the menu at the bottom of the screen.
  2. If you have never used the ticket scanner before, you will be prompted to allow camera permissions. The ticket scanner uses your device’s camera to scan tickets.
  3. Select the Sign In button to sign in with your Michigan Lottery account.
  4. A viewfinder (similar to when you use the device’s camera) will appear on the screen. You will need to place the entire barcode of the ticket within the viewfinder.
    1. Hold the barcode in the viewfinder until the corners of the viewfinder turn green.
    2. A message will appear above the viewfinder with the result* of the scan.
On an Android Device:
  1. Open the Michigan Lottery mobile app.
    1. Select the “≡” icon in the upper left portion of your screen.
  2. Select “Ticket Scanner.”
  3. If you have never used the ticket scanner before, you will be prompted to allow camera permissions. The ticket scanner uses your device’s camera to scan tickets.
  4. Select the Sign In button to sign in with your Michigan Lottery account.
  5. A viewfinder (similar to when you use the device’s camera) will appear on the screen. You will need to place the entire barcode of the ticket within the viewfinder.
    1. Hold the barcode in the viewfinder until the corners of the viewfinder turn green.
  6. A message will appear above the viewfinder with the result* of the scan.

*Although every attempt is made to ensure the information and content provided is accurate, the ticket scanner is intended for entertainment purposes. Prize claims are accepted only when a valid ticket is presented. Please visit How to Claim Prizes for more information about how to claim a prize. Pull Tabs barcodes cannot be read by the ticket scanner. Please visit a Michigan Lottery retailer to scan your Pull Tabs tickets.

If you are having trouble accessing or using the ticket scanner, please contact our 24/7 Customer Support Team by submitting this form or calling 1-844-887-6836.