How to get the best chances of winning with a scratch card Scratch cards are sold in Post Offices and corner shops in every part of the UK, and prizes up to £100 can be redeemed in these same shops (some retailers will redeem prizes up to £500).Īt the regional national lottery centre (for large prizes over £500 only) You need to be aged 16 or above to buy scratch cards in the UK, which is remarkable considering that most gambling in the country has an age limit of at least 18. In fact, payout percentages for scratchcards are so low, that 70% RTP (Return To Player) is considered a high payback percentage. However, don’t be fooled, your chances of making a profit on them are still incredibly low. This means that all the scratch cards in the UK are audited for safety and fairness, so they’re not a scam. Scratch cards in the UK are all distributed by the National Lottery under the Gambling Commission’s Section 5 license.
