diff --git a/src/main.py b/src/main.py
index 36e8c3a..8e95458 100644
--- a/src/main.py
+++ b/src/main.py
@@ -51,8 +51,6 @@ def award():
     award_id = b.request.params.get('award_id')
     if award_id is None:
         b.abort(403)
-    if type(award_id) is not int:
-        award_id = int(award_id)
     return lottery.award(award_id)