subject: Scratch Cards Defined [print this page] Scratch Cards Defined Scratch Cards Defined
Scratch off, instant lottery, scratch ticket, scratch-and-win, scratchie, scratcher, and instant game are some of the nicknames given for scratch cards. It is usually purchased at stands and made out of cardboard, having areas covered with latex to conceal specific information.
To be able to win certain prize amounts, it requires players to match three numbers on the scratch cards. Scratch cards have become a very popular form of gambling because of its simplicity. Prizes could be instantly won and cheaper than other forms of lotteries. Though some scratch cards may become costly due to the millions of cash prize at stake.
Recent upgrades on scratch cards are the online scratch cards. These are played by clicking on specific areas to determine the prize value of the card. These scratch cards are often used by organizations to attract attention and raise funding for a cause and also serves as medium for donations.
In every game there are certain rules and procedures to follow. Scratch cards are sold by authorized lottery retailers based on the amount printed on each card. Play styles for each game is indicated on the actual ticket and in the game procedures printed on the card. Since these scratch cards are vulnerable to theft and loss, the player is held solely responsible for the safe custody of the ticket. Lottery scratch cards retailers and organizers are never to blame for such incidents of loss. Scratch cards should be free from mutilation, alteration and tampering. If in any other case the scratch cards purchased, these should be considered void and reimbursement of the scratch cards should be requested by the player. Names and addresses written at the reverse side of the scratch cards are the rightful and legal owners of it, also are subject to the rules imposed for the game. The eligibility of the player is subjected to the requirements needed to validate the scratch cards. He is also again held number one responsible to claim his full prize if ever won.
In scratch cards, these details should always be included: the game name and number, the price of the scratch cards, play style, play symbols and captions, the prize structure, the approximate odds of winning each of the categories, how the scratch cards winners are determined and the applicable drawing procedures. The information of the winners of scratch cards is never disclosed without the consent of the player.
If you have won scratch cards with high cash prizes at stake, a prize claim form is require to be completed in the name of only one owner together with the winning scratch cards and signed, in any other case, it is up to the discretion of the organizers. Incomplete forms and any other discrepancies are unfortunately not processed and payments might be forfeited. On the other hand, if the winners of the scratch cards are unable to complete such forms due to physical disabilities and any other legal issues, they should have these forms signed by an authorized representative on their behalf.
