Online Scratch Cards basics

Online scratch cards are an adaptation of traditional scratch cards you can buy at your local newsagent or supermarket.

The basic premise remains the same, but instead of getting UV ink shavings all over your fingers and clothes, the software will reveal what lies underneath instead. Or, if you want to replicate the feel of scratching the panels off yourself, you can even erase them with your finger.

Depending on the card, the objective can vary. You might be required to match symbols, collect a certain symbol or get a higher number than the one on the card. There is a wide variety of online scratch card themes already on the market, with many more to follow.

Once you have located the category and chosen your favourite scratch card, the rest is easy. You can usually choose how many scratch cards you wish to purchase, which then calculates the overall price. Depending on the casino, the online scratch cards you've selected could be worth different values.

After you have chosen how many you would like to purchase, simply click the “Reveal All” button to unveil all the hidden symbols. The online casino will then automatically analyse the online scratch card and highlight any areas of success. Should you be successful, the software will apply the winnings (or bonus round, should there be one) automatically.

Rules

Most of the play on online scratch card sites is automated and done through your account, which should of course read your true identity. There is no need to note down your details and send them off get your winnings, like you sometimes have to do with physical scratch cards.

Other than that, any other rules rather resemble guidelines, and stem more from things you should look out for. 

All in all, the rules and setup are very simple, making online scratch cards straightforward and enjoyable – just remember to keep an eye out for some of the things we pointed out above.

Winning Odds 

Online scratch cards are generally designed for casual, lighthearted fun, with the very best online scratch cards there to reward you too. Although the odds won't normally be stacked ridiculously against you, they will vary according to different scratch card sites. Therefore, it is worth browsing around to find the ones that pay out more regularly.

Generally, the best odds range from 1:3.5 to 1:2.5, meaning you have a 29% to 40% chance of winning (one divided by the second ratio figure). Some online scratch cards will also display a simple percentage to give you an indication of your chances.

However, there are factors that can influence your odds on winning, such as the number of squares on a grid. The larger the grid, the greater the chance you'll have of finding more of the same symbol or amount.

Of course, there is a large element of luck involved in online scratch cards, since your level of control on the outcome is limited. But that only makes winning that much sweeter!

Real Scratch Cards VS Online Scratch Cards

There are plenty of obvious differences between real and virtual scratch cards. With the former, you have to take a coin and scratch off the silver panels yourself, whereas with the latter, a computer unveils everything for you. Having said that, the real answer to this question is speed, with a dash of convenience. With just a few clicks of a button, players will have an online casino scratch card right before their eyes.

True – you might miss the suspense of scratching off the panels one by one, together with the tension that builds as you hope against hope for that one last apple to appear. However, the speed at which results are given with online play more than makes up for this.

Thanks to the advanced graphics and animation, that suspense is replaced by background jingles and lively animation; in this way, online scratch cards provide a higher entertainment factor. And finally, if you are lucky enough to emerge with the winnings you anticipated, they'll be sent straight into your account balance.

The withdrawal process to receive those winnings using the payment method of your choice is equally as rapid, and far more efficient than calling a number or sending off a winning scratch card.