Online Scratch Offs

Online scratch off cards may seem like a far-off dream, but they are not. In fact, online scratchers are widely available in the US (and in other parts of the world). Many social/sweepstakes casinos have them (like LuckyLand Slots). Some lottery couriers offer online scratch-offs. On rare occasion, real-money online casinos and state-run online lotteries carry scratchers. (Currently, this is much more popular in other parts of the world than in the US.)

This page has everything you need to get the best from online scratch offs. This includes information on which states offer them, the most popular games, and how the online games compare to the retail scratch offs we know and love.

Online sites with scratch off games

Real money scratch off casinos

Legal online casinos are already available in many states. With regulation and licensing underway, the list of states where you can enjoy online scratch offs is growing. You will find them alongside video poker.

The current list of states with online casinos include:

• New Jersey online casinos
• Pennsylvania online casinos
• Michigan online casinos
• West Virginia online casinos
  

Some states also have online lottery games – residents of Michigan can access scratch offs via the SugarHouse casino in New Jersey.

Online scratch games are an ideal way to take advantage of casino bonuses. no deposit bonuses, matched welcome bonuses, and ‘no lose’ deals based on your first day’s play. While table games and video poker are often excluded from bonus clearing, online scratch offs contribute 100% to your bonus play-through target.

Keep in mind that the ongoing benefits are important. Once you find a casino online that offers the mix of scratch cards, slots, and other games you enjoy – those loyalty rewards and player promotions will make a big difference to your bankroll over time.

Popular online scratch off games for real money

Online scratch offs allow for play over multiple ‘rounds’. They have entertaining themes, quirky gameplay and sometimes add elements from ‘gems’ type mobile games or even sports into the mix. The core of these games is the same as retail scratch offs — only with a lot more features.

The examples of online scratch offs below show how diverse these games are. Many of them can be accessed in demo-mode, allowing you to find the games you like best before you commit to playing scratch offs for real money.

1. Color Cubes

This IGT online scratch off is loosely based on mobile gems games. You start by selecting a stake between $1 and $10. A grid then fills with colored blocks. You have 8 ‘turns’ where a block is selected and you are awarded all the matching colored blocks which are ed to the selected one. These can be auto-selected, or you can click each time. To the left of the blocks are the prizes. You collect blocks in groups to fill lines – and can win up to $250,000. Bomb symbols explode to give you all the adjacent blocks. Star symbols supply instant wins.

2. Ghostbusters: Spectral Search

This online scratch off takes the familiar 3×3 grid idea to a new level. It is based on the Ghostbusters movie franchise. You get five picks to match as many ghosts as possible. The Stay Puft man has the biggest prize of 15,000x your bet. If you find Slimer you get an instant win. Other ghosts have prizes for between two and four of a kind. The animations are amazing for this game, with the different monsters coming to life on the screen. You can pick a location to search or take one at random.

3. Medieval Money: Dragon’s Loot

Instead of scratching to reveal pictures, you get to catapult rocks at a medieval castle in this game. Each rock you throw will smash a hole in the walls, revealing gems. These move to the left, where they accumulate in lines triggering prizes. The top prize is 25,000x at $10 per ticket, or 15,000x at $1. There is a bonus game, which is triggered if you reveal a dragon. You get to pick from three piles of treasure, which will give you either more gems or an instant win.

4. DoublePlay: Super Bet

You need to match three symbols to win in this online scratch off from UGT. These symbols include red sevens, stars, bells, and lucky horseshoes. The big win potential comes in when you get three of the logo/badge symbols. This will trigger five free games at the same bet size used for your current card. For those five games, the prizes are tripled. This boosts the top prize (for three diamonds) from 1000x to 3000x. Bet sizes for DoublePlay SuperBet range from 3c up to $50.

5. Irish Eyes 2

You will see a classic Irish redhead on the 3×3 grid of this game. It is a classic scratch off format, where you must match three symbols to win a prize of up to 1000x your bet. Those symbols show classic luck of the Irish symbols. They include a four-leaf clover, leprechaun’s hat, and a pipe. If you are lucky enough to find pots of gold, then you win five free games. These are based on the bet amount of your triggering card, with a multiplier added to each win.

6. Medusa Scratch

In Greek myths, the Medusa was a hideous creature whose hair was made of snakes. This NextGen online scratch off uses a far more glamorous picture. This game uses the classic nine squares, with prizes awarded for matching three of the symbols. Those symbols include buildings, coins, and warriors. You can click on each square in turn, or auto-play, which reveals them all instantly. Get three logo symbols for five free cards with 3x win multipliers.

7. Merlin’s Millions Scratch

Merlin was the wizard involved in the legends of King Arthur. The version used by NextGen for this online scratch off has a friendlier demeanor. This is a classic scratcher game setup, where you need to match three symbols from a grid of nine to win a prize. The top prize (for matching three Merlin symbols) is a generous 1000x your triggering bet. If you match three orbs, you get three free cards, where all of your prizes are doubled. 

8. The Price is Right: Come on Down

You will recognize the logo from the famous TV game show, though the gameplay is brand new. There are two main games, and two bonus games to enjoy. You set your bet, then click two rows of prizes. If you match three cash amounts, that is what you win. The second game uses squares with question marks. They show objects with prizes – here you win the ones in gold. If you get three mountain signs in either game, you play a ‘cliff hanger’ bonus game. There is also a wheel spin bonus called ‘Showcase Showdown’ which gives you a shot at winning up to 100x your original prize.

9. The Voice Scratch Off

This online scratch off is based on the TV talent show. It shows a row of seven red chairs, with prizes above each. You get seven rounds, with each round seeing between one and four of the chairs turning around. They reveal one or more colored music notes, which line up in rows above the chair. Prizes are triggered when you hit the top of each column. You can also receive instant wins.

10. Wheel of Fortune: Winning Words Game

There are two phases to this scratch card style game. You spin the iconic Wheel of Fortune wheel to start. This gives you three prizes – one for each predetermined word. You then see a row of cards, which flip to reveal letters. If you complete your word, you win that prize. The designers of this game keep you on edge by making sure one or more words only needs a single letter to complete. There is an additional random bonus wheel round, where your wins can be multiplied. 

Virtual scratch offs vs Lottery retailer games

Many online scratch offs closely resemble the gameplay of their physical counterparts. There are some significant differences, especially when it comes to the complexity of the gameplay and the ability to have extras like bonus rounds or win multipliers.

Here are some of the key reasons to enjoy online scratch offs:

• Flexible bet sizes: It is rare to find a retail card at less than $1. Online, your bet sizes can be anything from a few cents up to $50.
• Bonus games: Spin a wheel to get a win multiplier or find the right symbols to win five free games at 3x on all wins. Online scratch off bonus games are varied, as well as potentially very profitable.
• Instant play: No need to get a coin and rub off the symbols one by one. Online cards let you reveal all the symbols at once, so you can get straight on with the next game.
• Novel graphics: Retail cards cannot give you the option to throw rocks at a castle — or spin a wheel to get a mountain climber moving upwards.
• Casino bonuses: The online casinos that host scratch offs will offer bonuses for new players. They can include no deposit deals, matched welcome bonuses, and special promotions.
• Mobile play: Access scratch offs from anywhere via your iPhone or Android smartphone with online casino apps.

Here are the key advantages of retail scratch offs:

• Availability: You can buy retail lottery tickets and scratch offs in most states. The online versions are currently only available in a handful of states.
• Charity: State lotteries are set up to provide funding for good causes including education, veterans, and the environment.
• Jackpot potential: Retail cards can have huge top-prizes, with the biggest being $1 million or more.
• Remaining wins: In some lotteries, the proportion of cards with big wins with each design is published. This allows you to be strategic in your choices.
• Huge choice: Online casinos have a handful of scratch offs, some lotteries have 20+ games to choose from, with new/seasonal cards appearing all the time.
• Control: Since you need to head to your local lottery retailer to buy scratch offs, there is less temptation to gamble with money you cannot afford.

How do I increase my chances of winning?

You can’t. The odds are stacked against you. To demonstrate this, we’ve provided a chart below comparing the odds on the highest paying scratch tickets across the US.

Odds of winning top prize across the US

State	Lottery Corp.	Ticket	Price	Top Prize	Top Prize Odds
Alabama	No lottery
Alaska	No lottery
Arizona	Arizona Lottery	$200 Million Cash Explosion	$20	$2.5 million	1 in 2,273,203
Arkansas	Arkansas Lottery	Ultimate Millions	$20	$1 million	1 in 570,000
California	California Lottery	$10,000,000 Bankroll	$30	$10 million	1 in 3,000,000
Colorado	Colorado Lottery	$3,000,000 Mega Money	$30	$3 million	1 in 600,000
Connecticut	CT Lottery	Connecticut Millionaires Club	$20	$2 million	1 in 912,000
Delaware	DE Lottery	Money Frenzy	$25	$250,000	1 in 150,000
Florida	FLA Lottery	$15,000,000 Golde Edition	$30	$15 million	1 in 6,473,610
Georgia	GA Lottery	Super Max the Money	$30	$10 million	1 in 4,200,00
Hawaii	No lottery
Idaho	Idaho Lottery	100x The Cash	$30	$300,000	1 in 167,118
Illinois	Illinois Lottery	$2,000,000 Jackpot	$20	$2 million	1 in 2,040,000
Indiana	The Hoosier Lottery	Ultimate Multiplier	$50	$5 million	1 in 2,018,460
Iowa	IA Lottery	$300,000 Platinum Cash	$30	$300,000	1 in 125,754
Kansas	KS Lottery	Premier Cash	$30	$250,000	1 in 103,778
Kentucky	KY Lottery	Gold Rush	$30	$3,000,000	1 in 2,400,000
Louisiana	Louisiana Lottery	Moneybag Multiplier	$10	$200,000	1 in 404,667
Maine	Maine Lottery	$50,000,000 Cash Blowout	$25	$50 million	1 in 2,600,000
Maryland	MD Lottery	Rose Gold Black	$30	$2 million	1 in 1,237,463
Massachusetts	Mass Lottery	Supreme Millions	$30	$15 million	1 in 7,560,000
Michigan	MI Lottery	Royal Millions	$30	$4 million	1 in 2,110,772
Minnesota	MN Lottery	Mega Crossword	$20	$300,000	1 in 487,216
Mississippi	MS Lottery	Mega Ca$h	$20	$200,000	1 in 24,273
Missouri	MO Lottery	$3,000,000 Golden Ticket	$30	$3 million	1 in 1,610,160
Montana	Montana Lottery	Loaded	$30	$500,000	1 in 80,000
Nebraska	NE Lottery	Ultimate Bonus Crossword	$20	$200,000	1 in 90,000
Nevada	No lottery
New Hampshire	NH Lottery	Granite State Platinum	$25	$2 million	1 in 522,996
New Jersey	NJ Lottery	$3,000,000 Ultimate Riches	$25	$3 million	1 in 2,904,673
New Mexico	NM Lottery	$200,00 Fortune	$10	$200,000	1 in 628,755
New York	NY Lottery	$5,000,000 Mega Multiplier	$20	$5 million	1 in 4,449,600
North Carolina	NC Lottery	$10,000,000 Colossal Cash	$30	$10 million	1 in 3,960,000
North Dakota	No scratch offs
Ohio	Ohio Lottery	40th Anniversary Millions	$30	$10 million	1 in 1,585,311
Oklahoma	OK Oklahoma Lottery	$250,000 Explosion	$20	$250,000	1 in 881,550
Oregon	Oregon Lottery	Diamond Crossword	$10	$100,000	1 in 114,811
Pennsylvania	PA Lottery	$3,000,000 Money Millionaire	$10	$3 million	1 in 1,200,000
Rhode Island	Rhode Island Lottery	$500,000 Payout	$30	$500,000	1 in 86,404
South Carolina	South Carolina Education Lottery	$500,000 Jackpot	$10	$500,000	1 in 660,000
South Dakota	South Dakota Lottery	100x The Money	$20	$400,000	1 in 150,000
Tennessee	TN Lottery	Gigantic Jumbo Bucks 300X	$30	$4 million	Not Available
Texas	TX Lottery	$200 Million Ca$h	$20	$5 million	1 in 1,357,585
Utah	No lottery
Vermont	VT Lottery	Mega Bucks	$25	$60,000	1 in 183,000
Virginia	VA Lottery	Extreme Millions	$30	$10 million	1 in 1,366,523
Washington	WA Lottery	Jackpot Fortune	$30	$2 million	1 in 905,940
West Virginia	WV Lottery	Money Bags	$10	$5,000	1 in 12,000
Wisconsin	WI Lottery	Wisconsin Millions	$30	$1 million	1 in 160,000
Wyoming	No scratch offs

If you’re playing online, the outcome is controlled by random number generator software, which means you cannot affect your chances. There is no strategy involving betting more after losing or varying your bets in specific ways that will influence how often you win. As with all games, the house edge is a mathematical fact.

You can do this by playing only with money you can afford to lose, making sure you are not showing signs of problem gambling, and finding the games that are entertaining to play — then seeing any wins as an extra.

History of scratch offs

The concept of instant win games started with Pull-Tabs. All this would change in 1973 when two inventors — John Koza and Daniel Bower — combined forces to create the first modern scratch off games. There was more to this than simply creating a surface to scratch. Math was needed to develop games that had fair returns and to randomize the outcomes for the lottery operators.

Scientific Games was created in 1974 to market the new cards. This company went on to become one of the biggest names in gambling. Their modern brands include Bally, Massachusetts lottery, though they would soon become hugely popular across multiple states with lottery games.

Cards are now created by lotteries across the country. A new format saw these cards move online in the early 2000s. With online casinos not available in every state in the USA, it is only recent state-level regulation that has seen them become available. You can enjoy game show themed novelty games, plus cards which are closer to the original concept of revealing three matching symbols online.