BREAKING: Georgia Lottery Launches “Georgia Bulldogs” Scratch-off — But One Ticket Has a Secret Nobody Expected

tienmusic1 · July 21, 2025

What began as a feel-good promotional launch has now spiraled into one of the most bizarre and viral moments in Georgia sports history.

The Georgia Lottery, in collaboration with the University of Georgia, officially unveiled its new “Georgia Bulldogs” themed scratch-off ticket last Friday — complete with fan-favorite graphics, mascot flair, and grand prize winnings of up to $250,000. The marketing campaign was simple: “Scratch. Win. Howl.”

But within 48 hours, that excitement turned into controversy.

A TikTok user posted a now-viral video that appears to show one of the scratch-off tickets — after being fully revealed — displaying a cryptic message hidden beneath the prize area. The phrase?

“HE LIED.”



📲 The TikTok That Broke the Game

The video, posted by user @SECWhistleblow3r, has amassed 3.1 million views in less than 24 hours. In the clip, a young man scratches off the final Bulldog logo on his ticket — expecting a $10 win — but pauses when faint lettering appears under the gold foil.

He zooms in. The letters spell “HE LIED,” printed in small red font beneath the lower game instructions.

Cue the internet meltdown.

🐾 Fans Connect the Dots — Fast

Almost instantly, online forums, Reddit threads, and sports blogs exploded with speculation. Many fans are linking the hidden message to the recent suspension of star Bulldogs wide receiver Treyvon “Jet” Carter, who was benched indefinitely in June following an internal team violation.

Carter, once projected as a first-round draft pick, disappeared from public view after issuing a cryptic post that read:

“One day, y’all will know the truth.”

Now, fans believe this “scratch-off scandal” may be his silent revenge — or at least, a planted protest.

“What if Carter left a message inside the merch before he got cut?” one Redditor wrote.

“Or worse — what if someone inside the program helped him do it?”

🎰 Lottery Officials in Panic Mode

The Georgia Lottery Corporation has issued a brief statement:

“The ‘Georgia Bulldogs’ scratch-off ticket is printed in secure batches with no personalized content. Any anomaly is either a production error or external tampering. We are investigating.”

But insiders tell a different story.

One anonymous staffer at a regional distribution center claims there was a “limited batch of 1,000 tickets sent through a secondary printer” due to a last-minute graphics update. That batch? Never logged into the main inventory system.

“If someone wanted to sneak in a message… that’s when they would’ve done it.”

🏈 University of Georgia Responds

UGA Athletics has distanced itself from the controversy.

“We were proud to lend our brand to the Georgia Lottery’s fan initiative,” a spokesperson said. “We have no involvement in ticket design or production. Our focus remains on supporting our student-athletes and preparing for the upcoming season.”

But not everyone’s convinced.

“This isn’t a glitch,” said former UGA kicker Marcus Lyle on his podcast.

“This was planted. And whoever put it there wanted it scratched.”

💸 Tickets Sell Out Statewide

As the story gains traction, the “Georgia Bulldogs” scratch-off ticket has become an instant collector’s item. Stores across Athens, Macon, and Atlanta report complete sell-outs by Monday morning.

Some fans are hoping for cash prizes. Others? Looking for more messages.

So far, two more TikToks have surfaced claiming to show faint text on the tickets, including:

  • “YOU KNEW”

  • “CHECK THE FOOTAGE”

Whether these are real or doctored is unclear — but the mystery has only deepened.

🔎 What Happens Now?

While investigations continue, fan theories multiply by the hour:

  • Was the message planted by a rogue player or staffer?

  • Is Treyvon Carter involved — or is someone using his name as cover?

  • Could there be more secrets waiting under scratch foil?

Meanwhile, the phrase “He Lied” has become a meme, a hashtag, and — in true SEC fashion — a T-shirt slogan sold outside Sanford Stadium.

🧠 Sports. Scandal. Scratch-offs.

This isn’t just about tickets anymore. It’s about the blurred lines between fandom, power, and silent protest.

One thing is certain:

The next person who scratches a ticket in Georgia… might be uncovering more than they bargained for.

Dan Kim