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AS' systems tend to have a lag, as some appear to be caching data. So I'd describe the test as inconclusive until both tickets are issued. Even then, it would be a YMMV situation.
But generally W≠Revenue buckets. But it is linked to some "saver" awards under 12.5K as others have outlined. How much is the award for?