Scratch & Win Tickets

It's important to remember that Scratch & Win is a form of gambling, which means it’s not for kids.

GiftSmart this year

Were you thinking of buying a Scratch & Win ticket for a kid? Here’s some alternative effortless gift ideas sure to bring joy when gifting:

• A subscription to a kid-friendly magazine
• A Polaroid-style instant camera
• A board game or card game
• Retro activity toys like juggling balls, a Rubik’s cube or yo-yo
• A jigsaw puzzle of a pet or a favourite photo
• Mini LEGO kits, toy cars or dolls
• A backpack or pencil case
• A DIY dessert-making kit
• Skipping rope, sidewalk chalk or bubbles 
• A gift card to their favourite book store 

The best gifts for children don’t include lottery products. #Giftsmart and remember that Scratch & Win, like all gambling products, are for adults 18 years of age and older. Research shows that the earlier an individual begins to gamble, there’s a greater chance of developing gambling problems later in life. 

GameSense encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives to communicate the risks associated with gambling.