Scratch & Win Tickets

1. Choose your ticket: Visit a convenience store, gas station, or lottery retailer and buy a Scratch & Win ticket. Tickets come in various themes and price points, ranging from a few dollars to higher amounts, each offering different prize levels.
2. Read the rules: Before scratching the ticket, read the game’s instructions, rules including the odds of winning, and the potential prizes. This information is located on the back of the ticket
3. Scratch to reveal: Use a coin or your fingernail to scratch off the designated areas on the ticket. Underneath the scratchable surface, you'll find indicators that determine if you've won a prize according to the game rules,instructions, and prize tables
4. Verify your win: Once you've scratched your ticket, check if you've won by comparing your revealed scratch area against the game rules and instructions. You can also scan the barcode at a lottery retailer or use the LottoSpot app to verify your ticket.
5. Claim your prize: If you're a winner, follow the instructions on the back of the ticket to claim your prize. Smaller prizes can typically be claimed at the lotto retailer, while larger prizes may need to be claimed through a designated prize office. More information regarding the claiming of prizes is available by calling the Western Canadian Lottey Corporation (WCLC) Player Care Line at 1-800-665-3313.

E-scratch gambling: also known as online scratch cards or digital scratch-offs, is a modern adaptation of traditional scratch and win lotteries. Instead of purchasing a physical ticket, players participate in the game through online platforms or mobile apps.

Instant gambling games: come in various forms, including digital scratch cards, spin-and-win games, and other quick-play formats. They are designed to be fun and engaging, offering players the chance to win prizes in a matter of seconds.

The odds of winning can vary on the number of tickets printed, the number of prizes available for that game, and the number of tickets already sold at all locations for that game. For example, some games have one grand prize winner. If that ticket has already been sold, your odds of purchasing it are zero.

Instant Win: A feature where players can win a prize immediately by uncovering a specific symbol or number, without needing to match other symbols or numbers.

Multiplier: A feature that increases the prize amount by a certain factor if a specific symbol or number is uncovered.

Prize Table: A chart or list on the ticket that shows the different prize amounts and the corresponding winning combinations of symbols or numbers.

Retailer: The authorized seller of scratch and win tickets, such as convenience stores, gas stations, or online platforms.

Scratch Area: The part of the ticket covered with a layer of latex or foil that players scratch off to reveal hidden symbols or numbers.

Second Chance Drawing: A feature that allows players to enter non-winning tickets into a separate drawing for a chance to win additional prizes.

Ticket: The physical or digital card that players purchase to participate in the scratch and win game. Sometimes also referred to as “card”.

Validation: The process of verifying that a winning ticket is legitimate and is usually done by scanning a barcode.