Scratch cards are a great and extremely simple way to earn extra cash. Whether you managed to win or not, you know after a while, which makes it one of the fastest methods of getting bigger or smaller wins in a short time.

Scratchcards, like other lottery games, are completely random. This means that you can't fool this gaming system in any way. Over the years, however, there have been many conspiracy theories about people who could x-ray scratch cards with a special device or were able to predict the result from the code on the back of the scratch card.

Are there any viable ways to increase your chances of winning with scratch cards? How do you know if the scratch card is won without scratching? And is it even possible? Unfortunately, it is not feasible to check their result before scratching in currently produced scratch cards.

When it comes to online scratch cards, as well as the standard ones, which can be bought at dedicated points, you can use various strategies that will allow you to at least a little closer to the chance of winning.

Don't Buy Cheapest Scratch Cards

Scratch cards have different prices and the number is so large that it is not difficult to get lost in the maze of colorful brochures and lively games. What can help you decide which scratch card to buy among many different designs, prizes, and brands, is its price. The higher – the greater the chance of a big win. Of course, buying cheaper scratch cards can be extremely tempting, but they are cheap precisely because the prize pool to be won is lower. Choose quality over quantity.

Apply the “Singleton method”

The so-called Singleton methods are used by scratch card lovers who are already at a more advanced level. This method analyzes the layout and design of the scratch card so that patterns can be detected which in turn can give a clue as to whether the scratch card has certain numbers, symbols, or combinations that could lead to a win. Many scratch card manufacturers are familiar with this method and design it in such a way as to prevent players from in-depth analysis, however, there are still scratch cards on the market where this method can be used.

Buy more scratch cards

One of the tactics some scratch card players use is buying them in bulk. Instead of buying one scratch card, they buy five or ten. Some believe that with scratch cards bought in bulk, the chances of winning increase. This means that buying more scratch cards on one purchase increases the chance of winning more than you would if you bought the same number of scratch cards at larger intervals.

Check Past Wins

The prize pool is limited on most scratch cards. Some producers do not disclose game results and continue selling scratch cards even after most of the winnings have been won. It is worth seeking the information at the source (e.g. on the manufacturer's website) and making sure that the prize pool is large enough to give you an interesting chance of winning.