Online scratch cards are a form of gambling. The house always holds a mathematical edge to ensure they profit from scratch card sales. Play for entertainment value only.
If gambling is causing you or someone you care about problems, free, confidential support is on the phone 24 hours a day.
Understanding how scratch cards work is the first step towards playing with responsibility.
Outcomes from online scratch cards are determined by a Random Number Generator (RNG). Each scratch is a stand-alone event. One scratch has no influence over the next scratch. There is no pattern to winning.
RTP or Return to Player % determines the theoretical payout for a scratch card game. If a game has a 95% RTP, the site will pay out 95 for every 100 units wagered on average over many games. The individual may win or lose more in a single session. The 5% house edge is guaranteed over time.
The odds of winning on scratch cards cannot be changed. Increasing the number of tickets purchased, changing the stake amount, or playing different scratch card games at different times will not impact the outcome. The RNG outcome cannot be manipulated. Any system to increase the chance of winning is a false advertisement.
Every scratch card operator listed on InstantWins.net must offer the following responsible gambling tools. These are conditions of the license to operate on our website.
Set a daily, weekly or monthly limit on how much money you want to deposit into your scratch card account. The limit will be applied immediately upon setting. Any increases to the limit will require a cooldown period to allow time for reflection on gambling habits. The length of the cooldown period will be listed in the responsible gambling section of each casino's website.
Set a time limit for your playing session. Pop-ups will alert you of how long you have been playing and how much money you have spent. Your session can be ended from these alerts.
Take a temporary break from playing scratch cards for 24 hours, one week or one month. During this time, your account will be closed to all deposits and gameplay. Your account can be reactivated after the time period.
Permanently close your account and stop playing scratch cards for a longer or indefinite period. Self exclusion periods of at least 6 months are offered by most reputable scratch card sites. Contact customer support to initiate this option.
The following are recognised indicators of gambling problems. If you recognise any of these issues, please reach out to GamCare or BeGambleAware. These free, confidential services will give you the support you need.
If any of the following resonate with you, please take the self assessment tool offered by BeGambleAware. It takes under 5 minutes to complete and does not require the providing of personal information.
All content on InstantWins.net is for adults 18 years of age or older. Gambling is against the law for minors in all countries we operate in. We do not knowingly offer scratch card information to individuals under the age of majority in their country of residence.
Online gambling laws vary from country to country. It is your responsibility to ensure that gambling is legal in your country prior to playing online scratch cards. InstantWins.net will not be liable for any gambling activities undertaken in countries where online gambling is against the law.