Players' Guide

£1–£5

Scratchcards: Instant fun in a moment

Lucky penny at the ready? Now just scratch away – what will you reveal?

As prizes can be won in an instant, you could walk away from a store with anything from an extra few quid, to a life changing win.

  • Pick your favourite Scratchcard
  • See how to play on the card
  • Get scratching to see if you've won

More information about how to play and win on Scratchcards is set out in the Game Procedures (and any applicable Game Specific Rules) for each game. These are available to view on the National Lottery website at www.national-lottery.co.uk/scratchcards.

Scratchcards

Each Scratchcard Game has its own Prize structure. For up-to-date information about any Scratchcard Games, how to play, Prizes still available to be won, dates of game closures, claim periods, other claim requirements and the Rules for Scratchcard Games, Game Specific Rules and Scratchcard Games Procedures, speak to your Retailer, call The National Lottery Line (see the Contact section) or visit national-lottery.co.uk.

Scratchcard top Prizes

For certain Scratchcard Games, Scratchcards can remain on sale even after the last top Prize has been claimed. More about which Scratchcards this applies to, and how retailers are required to communicate top prize information, is available in the Code of Practice on Top Prize Management, available at national-lottery.co.uk/games/gamestore/scratchcards/code-of-practice.

Scratchcard Limit

Players are limited to purchasing a maximum of 10 Scratchcards per transaction. This is effective in all stores where you can play The National Lottery. A transaction is a purchase (which includes the purchase of Scratchcards) made during a single visit to a store. This is part of our commitment to ensure The National Lottery remains a trusted and safe environment for our retail players.

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