Analysis by a Texas Lottery Commission forensic specialist reportedly revealed the ticket was a non-winning scratch-off that had been altered. The numbers 4 and 5 had been cut out and put into different positions on the ticket where they were secured with scotch tape. The placement of the numbers gave the appearance that the ticket was a winner.
Hudaifa, 57, denied altering the ticket. He's been charged with lottery violation, a felony. Bail has been set at $10,000.