Most online casino games are based solely on luck and fortune… if the ball lands your way at roulette, or you’re dealt ace-ten in blackjack, it’s just your lucky day.
The same can be said of online scratch cards, where randomness and unpredictability ultimately determine whether your card is a winner or not.
That said, did you know that you can increase your chances of winning at scratch cards?
That’s not to say that you can change your odds for the better, or somehow tweak the random number generator in your favour; there’s no ‘secret sauce’ to winning.
However, there are scratch card strategies – particularly in terms of the games you select – that can improve your chances of winning right out of the gate.
And here’s how…
Understanding RTP in Scratch Cards
If you’ve ever played online slots before, you may have heard the term ‘return to player’, or RTP, already.
This dictates how much you can, theoretically, win from playing a scratch card. The RTP is a percentage of your stake in a gaming session, so if you wagered £10 on an 80% RTP scratch card, you would – in theory – win £8 of your stake back.
That said, this is not a hard and fast rule.
If you played the same scratch card one million times, your RTP would be very close to 80%. However, when playing a few times in a single session, the randomness and variance of online scratch cards dictates that you can win more, or less, than the stated RTP.
As a general rule of thumb, the higher the RTP of the scratch cards you play, the more frequently you can expect to win.
But that’s not the only metric of measurement. Some low RTP scratch cards have big odds and mammoth prizes to be won; your probability of doing so is very low, but somebody has to win the jackpot or hit the bonus feature… why not you?
So can you increase your chance of winning at scratch cards? In theory, yes: choose higher RTP games to play.
At Prime Slots, you can click on our scratch card games to learn more information about them… including their return to player rate.
Managing Your Bankroll
The second of our tips for winning at scratch cards is effectively managing your bankroll.
Just because you choose higher RTP games, it doesn’t mean you will necessarily win more in your next session – so budgeting for a string of losses is key.
Set yourself a budget for your next scratch card session; one that allows you to enjoy a desired number of cards.
At Prime Slots, you can use our responsible gambling tools – such as wagering and session limits – to help ensure that you don’t spend more than your budget.
It’s also handy to set win and/or loss limits too: that way, you can bank a profit (win limit) automatically after hitting a certain target, or walk away with a managed, budgeted loss if things don’t go your way.
How to Maximise Winnings on Scratch Cards
Some online scratch cards feature standard gameplay. Others, meanwhile, come packed with bonus features and the potential for free games, multipliers and more besides.
Take the Ted scratch card game, as one example. This offers the chance to trigger one of five bonus rounds, which can deliver cash prizes and multipliers.
Often, this is where the biggest payouts in online scratch cards are to be found (aside from jackpot games).
The other rules still apply: playing higher RTP scratch cards is important for increasing your theoretical chances of winning (Ted has a high RTP of 89%), and you should still manage your bankroll and budget effectively.
But it’s games with bonuses and multipliers that tend to deliver the best prizes available in non-jackpot scratch cards.
Enjoy Online Scratch Cards Responsibly
At Prime Slots, you’ll find dozens of scratch card games available.
These range from traditional ‘scratch and win’ games to those with special bonus features, multipliers and instant cash prizes, with high and low RTP cards to play.
Whichever scratch cards you choose to play, remember the tips on bankroll management detailed in this article.
Gambling is more fun when you do it responsibly; setting a budget and sticking to it removes the emotion of what is randomised gameplay.
Join us today to utilise our responsible gambling tools and enjoy your favourite online scratch cards with control.
