1. A method for validating lottery tickets from a lottery game wherein lottery play is controlled or regulated by Digital Gates, the method comprising: providing at least one Digital Gate to enable/disable interactive Internet game play; wherein the status of at least one Digital Gate is modified by a consumer action; maintaining a digital record file of Digital Gate(s) statuses on a validation central site or server; and allowing for redemption of Digital Gate(s) enabled lottery tickets wherein the digital record file of Digital Gate(s) is examined prior to validation to determine validation status and/or value (if any) of the redeemed lottery ticket.