Best Online Scratch Cards UK
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Established 2019#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New members only, must opt in. Min £10 deposit & wager. 30 day expiry from deposit.18+. Extra Spins: on Rainbow Riches. 1p coin size, max lines. Bingo: Advertised ticket value based on £1 tickets. Game availability & restrictions apply. **£10 lifetime deposit for Daily Free Game., must opt in. Min £10 deposit & wager. 30 day expiry from deposit.18+. Extra Spins: on Rainbow Riches. 1p coin size, max lines. Bingo: Advertised ticket value based on £1 tickets. Game availability & restrictions apply. **£10 lifetime deposit for Daily Free Game. #AD BeGambleAware.org - 2
Established 2014#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Available only on Big Bass Bonanza game. Min. Deposit £10. Offer valid for 24 hrs. No wagering required. See full terms here. Min. Deposit: £10 Max. Bonus: 20 Bonus Spins. Offer valid on first deposit. Offer only applies to new players. - 3
Established 1946#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ New customers only. Opt in and wager £10 on selected games within 7 days of registration. Get 3 x £10 bonuses for selected games with up to 40x wagering plus 100 Extra Spins on Fishin' Frenzy. Bonuses expire in 30 days. Max redeemable from bonuses is £750. Card payments only. T&C's Apply, see below. begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly - 4
Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 1st dep. of £20-£300, max bonus £300 on selected slots; 50x wagering on the sum of deposit & bonus applies. Max convertible 5x bonus amount received. Use code: GDOTCOM when depositing in the cashier. Extra Spins: 3 Batches of 10 FS Daily. Winnings capped at £10 per batch. T&C's Apply. 18+ - Full Terms Apply - 5
Established 2011#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Minimum 1st dep of £10 to get £100% up to £250 on selected match slots & 100 Extra Spins (FS) on Blueprint slots at 0.20P. Deposit Bonus Playable on selected Slots. 40x wagering requirement (Dep + Bonus) & MCR x5 for Bonus. FS and FS winnings are playable on Blueprint slots only, FS: 50xWR & Max win £50. 18+. Full T&C apply.
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+, New players only, Maximum bonus is £123, Max bet with bonus is £5, No max cash out, Wagering is 50x – Skrill & Neteller excluded, Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse. Full T&C’s apply. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Terms and Conditions apply. New players only. 18+. Min Deposit £10. Welcome package splits over 3 deposits, 35x wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Offer valid for 1 week. 100 spins split to 20 spins per day for 5 days. 50x wagering applies to spins.
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Established 2014#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. Min deposit £20. Bonuses up to a max of £100 + 50 bonus spins. Wagering bonus 35x. Wagering bonus spins 35x. The winnings must be wagered within 21 days. Bonus T&C apply.
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Established 2020#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Applies only to new depositing players. 18+. Minimum deposit: £10. 35x Wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Spins credited in specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Wagering requirement applies to spins. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Established 2019#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ New players only. Min. dep £20. Max. bonus bet £5. 200 Bonus spins on Book of Dead on your 1st deposit. Winnings from all spins credited as bonus funds and capped at £20. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds & subject to wagering requirement (40x deposit plus bonus). Only bonus funds contribute towards wagering requirement. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 72hrs. Affordability checks & Terms apply. Please play responsibly. BeGambleAware.org
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Established 2001#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New players, £10+ deposit, no e-wallets/prepaid cards, 50x wagering on Vegas Extra Spins, 40x wagering on Casino Extra Spins. T&Cs apply Bonus Wagering Requirements : 40x on Casino FS, 50x on Vegas FS Expiration date: Valid until 2nd April 2021 Minimum deposit : £10 Max cashout (of the bonus) :Games available with the bonus : selected Casino and Vegas slots for all the details and full terms and conditions, you can check this link: https://casino.netbet.co.uk/welcome-bonu
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Established 2002#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New members only, must opt in. Min £10 deposit & wager. 30 day expiry from deposit.18+. Extra Spins: on Double Bubble. 1p coin size, max lines. Bingo: Advertised ticket value based on £1 tickets. Game availability & restrictions apply. 18+.Full Terms Apply. #Ad, Gamble responsibly.www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. Min deposit £20. Max bonus bet £5. Bonus spins on selected game only and must be used within 72hrs. Winnings from Bonus spins credited as bonus funds and capped at £100. Bonus funds expire within 30 days. Offer is 100% bonus match up to £200 + 50 Bonus spins on your 1st deposit, and 50% bonus match up to £50 on your 2nd deposit. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds & subject to wagering requirement (35x deposit + bonus). Only bonus funds contribute towards wagering requirement. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. One offer per player. Max bonus bet £5. Offer: 100% bonus match on 1st deposit + bonus spins. Value of bonus & number of spins depend on deposit amount: £20-£100: max £100 bonus + 50 spins on selected games; £101-£200: max £200 bonus + 100 spins on selected games; or £200+: max £300 bonus + 150 spins on eligible NetEnt Games. Winnings from spins credited as bonus and capped at £100. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds, and are subject to 35x wagering the total bonus & cash. Only bonus funds contribute to wagering requirement. Bonus funds expire within 30 days; bonus spins within 72hrs. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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Established 2020#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. 100% bonus on first deposit up to £50 & 50 bonus spins (30 spins on day 1, 10 on day 2, 10 on day 3) for Rich Wilde and Book of Dead slot only. Min first deposit of £20. Max bonus £50. Max bonus bet £5. Max bonus cash-out £250. 40x wagering requirements. Bonus expiry 30 days. Bonus spins expiry 2 days. Game restrictions apply. Full Terms Apply. Gamble responsibly.www.begambleaware.org
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Established 1997#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. Play Safe. 1st time depositor at 888casino only • £20 min deposit • Claim within 48 hrs • Valid for selected games • Bonus wins capped at £500 • 30x wagering – req. vary by game • Bonus expires within 90 days • Payment method & country restrictions apply • Withdrawal terms & T&Cs apply. #ad - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2021#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Min deposit £20. Bonuses to a max of £100 + 50 bonus spins. Wagering bonus 35x. Wagering bonus 35x. The winnings must be wagered within 21 days. Bonus terms & conditions apply.
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Applies only to new depositing players. Min deposit £10. 18+. Wagering requirement apply 35x. Offer valid for 24hr. 100 spins includes 3 deposit. T&C's apply. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New Players Only. Min. deposit £20. Max. bonus 1st deposit 100% up to £50 and 2nd deposit 50% up to £100. Max wins from spins £100. 35x wagering applies, within 21 days. 20 spins on 1st deposit and 30 spins on 2nd deposit. Spins available on specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Full T&Cs Apply.
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Terms: 18+. New players only. Min deposit £20. 1st deposit: 50 spins on Big Bass Bonanza. 35x wagering applies, within 21 days. Max wins from spins £100. Spins expire after 24 hours. Full T&Cs apply. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2020#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New customers only. Min deposit £10 max bonus amount £80. Wagering bonus 35x. Neteller and Skrill deposits not eligible. T&Cs apply
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Established 2016#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Extra Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirements. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP. T&C's apply. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2016#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ new players only. Maximum £50 bonus. Minimum deposit: £20. Bonus wins are capped at £500. Max bet with active bonus: £2. Wagering requirement 100% match deposit bonus: 30 times sum of deposit + bonus. Winnings from Extra Spins are credited as Real Money without wagering requirements. Some games may not be played with an active bonus. Games may contribute differently when wagering a bonus. Bonus expires after 30 days if wagering requirement has not been met. One bonus allowed per person, address, device, IP. T&C's apply. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. min deposit £20. Max bonus £5. Winnings from spins capped at £50. 100 Zee Spins valid on Starburst (first 10 credited immediately upon first deposit; rest credited at 07:00 GMT at 10/days). Spins must be used by 23.59 GMT of the day on which they are credited to player account, any unused shall be removed. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds, and subject to 35x wagering (bonus + cash). Full terms apply. BeGambleAware.org
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Established 1997#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. New Customers Only. Minimum deposit £10. 50x wagering requirement apply. Bonus will expire 30 days after opt-in. Further T&Cs apply. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2008#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. Play Safe. New customers only. Opt in required. 1x per customer. Fishin Pots of Gold only. Min £10 stake. Max 100 Extra Spins at 10p per spin. Extra Spins expire 24 hours from issue. Max redeemable £30. Eligibility rules, game, location, currency, payment-method restrictions and terms and conditions apply. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2003#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New Customers only; Min. deposit £15 (no Skrill/Neteller); Wager bonus 40x within 15 days; Max winnings = 10x bonus; Extra spins validity: 7 days; Extra spins max. winnings = £100. Stake contribution as per eligible games; See full terms - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2021#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Applies only to new depositing players. 18+. See full terms
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New Players Only 18+ (UK only). Minimum Deposit: £10. Maximum Offer: 100% Bonus up to £50 & 100 Spins on Starburst. Bonus & Spins winnings must be wagered 35x before withdrawal. Spins expire after 5 days. Promo Code: 100SPINS. Withdrawal terms apply. Valid until 31/12/2023 www.begambleaware.org.
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. 1 bonus offer per player. Min. deposit £20. Max bonus bet £5. Extra spins on selected games only- must be used within 72 hours. Bonus funds expire in 30 days, unused bonus shall be removed. Bonus funds are 100% match up to £500 + 30 extra spins on 1st deposit, 25% match up to £800 + 25 extra spins on 2nd deposit, and 50% match up to £200 + 50 extra spins on 3rd deposit. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds, and are subject to 40x wagering the total bonus & cash. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. Terms apply. BeGambleAware.org
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Established 2007#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. MIN DEPOSIT £20. MAX NON-WITHDRAWABLE BONUS £30. PLAYABLE ON SELECTED GAMES ONLY. 30X WAGERING REQUIRED. EXPIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS. MAX WIN £2,000. T&CS APPLY.
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Established 2015#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+New players only • No Deposit Offer: Claim in 48 hrs • 14 day expiry • Extra Spins (FS) wins credited as bonus & capped at £10, excl. JP win • Deposit Bonus Offer: FreePlay (FP) wins credited as bonus & capped at amount received, exc. JP win • Valid for selected games • Bonus wins capped at £500, excl. JP wins • Pre-1st deposit only: Bonus wins & max redeemable amount capped at £100, excl. JP wins • 50x wagering - req. vary by game • Bonus expires in 90 days • Payment method & country restrictions apply • Withdrawal restrictions & T&Cs apply: No Deposit Offer & Deposit Offer
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Established 2012#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. Min. deposit £20. Max. bonus bet is £5. Bonus spins on selected games only and must be used within 72 hours. Winnings from Bonus spins credited as bonus funds and capped at £100. Bonus funds expire in 30 days, unused bonus funds will be removed. Welcome offer is 100% match up to £300 plus 50 bonus spins on eligible Netent games on your 1st deposit. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds, and are subject to 35x wagering the total bonus & cash. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contribution. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. BeGambleAware.org. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2006#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New UK customers only. 100 extra spins on Big Bass Bonanza (£0.10 per spin) credited after successful £10 deposit and £10 stake on Casino, Vegas or Live. No wagering requirements on extra spin winnings. Debit Card deposit only (exclusions apply). This offer is valid 7 days from the new account being registered. 18+ BeGambleAware.org. Bet the Responsible Way. Full terms apply.
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New Players Only. Wagering occurs from real balance first. 50X wagering the bonus or any winnings generated from extra spins. Contribution may vary per game. Available on selected games only. The wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only. Bonus is valid for 30 days / Extra spins valid for 7 days from issue. Max conversion: 3 times the bonus amount or from extra spins: £/$/€20. Excluded Skrill deposits. T&C's apply. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org 18+ Only. begambleaware #AD
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Established 2015#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. Min deposit £10. Bonus funds are 121% up to £100. Bonus funds are separate from cash funds and subject to 35x wagering requirement. Only bonus funds count towards wagering contributions. £5 bonus max bet. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days, spins within 10 days. Affordability checks apply. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2019#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New customers only. Min deposit £10 for 100% deposit match bonus up to £300 (accept bonus within 72 hours, wager bonus 50x within 30 days on selected games). Debit cards only. Offer Ends 31/08/2023. T&Cs apply. GambleAware®: Gambling Help & Gambling Addiction | BeGambleAware .
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Established 2021#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New Players only. One bonus offer per player. Minimum deposit of £10. Max bonus bet £5. This offer gives you a 100% match bonus up to £100 and 100 bonus spins. Bonus spins are valid on the following game(s) only: Starburst. Bonus spins to be credited at a rate of 20 bonus spins per day over five days, triggered on your first deposit. Bonus spins winnings credited in the form of bonus funds and capped at £50. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days and bonus spins within 10 days, otherwise any unused shall be removed. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds and are subject to 35x wagering on the bonus funds only. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org
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Established 2021#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Welcome bonus package on first 3 deposits 1st Dep. Min £20. 35x wagering (bonus & deposit). max bonus to cash 5x. 20 Extra spins. 25x wagering. Max bonus to cash £20. Claim once. See full T&Cs for 2nd & 3rd Deposit offers. Full Terms & Conditions Apply .
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Established 2017#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Full T&Cs apply. New player only. 7 days to claim offer and deposit a min of £10 with a further 7 days to wager 35x. Cash stakes only and wagering contributions vary. Max reward: £150. 50 wager-extra spins 0.10 each on Big Bass Splash awarded after wagering complete, winnings paid as cash. 3 day expiry.
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Established 2018#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New Players only. One bonus offer per player. Minimum deposit of £10. Max bonus bet £5. This offer gives you a 100% match bonus up to £100 and 100 bonus spins. Bonus spins are valid on the following game(s) only: Aloha! Cluster Pays. Bonus spins to be credited at a rate of 20 bonus spins per day over five days, triggered on your first deposit. Bonus spins winnings credited in the form of bonus funds and capped at £50. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days and bonus spins within 10 days, otherwise any unused shall be removed. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds and are subject to 35x wagering on the value of the bonus funds and your cash deposit(s). Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org.
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Established 2001#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Deposit and stake £10 on eligible Casino games to get 50 Extra Spins. Registration Required. Time limits, game restrictions and T&Cs apply. - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2010#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ New customers. Opt In, Deposit & Play £10 on Bingo within 7 days. Get £30 on Bingo + 100 Spins, 7 days expiry. Advertised £30 Bingo based on 10p tickets. Card Payment Only. Click for T&Cs | GambleAware®: Gambling Help & Gambling Addiction | BeGambleAware | Please gamble responsibly”
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Established 2011#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. Bonus spread over 1st 4 deposits. Spins applied in batches of 50 on 2nd & 3rd & 4th deposits. 1st 100%. Min deposit £10 max bonus £50 2nd, 3rd & 4th min deposit £20. 35x wagering on bonus & spins. Spins are credited on Starburst & expire after 24 hrs. T&C's apply. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2019#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. New players only. No deposit required, valid debit card verification required. Max bonus conversion £50. 65x Wagering Requirement. T&C Apply
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Established 2009#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New players only. This welcome offer shall remain valid for all 1st deposits made by 31/10/21. For the avoidance of doubt, if you make a first deposit and are eligible to receive this welcome offer in accordance with the terms prior to the expiry date of 31/10/2021 you will be entitled to this welcome offer in its entirety, subject to our bonus policy. Min deposit £10. Welcome package split over 3 deposits. WR 35x wagering applies to match up bonus. 100 spins split 20 spins a day for 5 days - 35x wagering applies to spins. .Full Terms Apply. Gamble responsibly.www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2005#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. New UK depositing players only. Min. deposit: £10. Max. bonus: £50. Offer valid on first deposit. Games are given as follows: 20 games and 100% bonus upon first deposit. Another 40 games are given upon deposit on the second day after the first deposit (min £20), and an additional 40 games are given upon deposit on the third day (min £20). Winnings won with games that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x. Bonuses that require deposit, have to be wagered 35x. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
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Established 2022#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+, New Players Only, A Matchup Bonus of 100% up to £200 and 20 Extra Spins on Gonzo Quest with promo code 'GDC20' (One Use Only) will be awarded on your first-ever deposit of £10. The Matchup Bonus will be awarded in Bonus Funds. T&Cs and 65x Wagering Requirements apply, £200 max total bonus, max bonus conversion equal to lifetime deposits (up to £250) - Full T&Cs Apply Here
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Established 2002#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. New accounts only. Min. £10 deposit, debit card only. Up to 50x wagering, game contributions vary, max. stake applies, 7 day expiry. See full terms. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org - Full Terms Apply
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Established 2012#ad. 18+. Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. 18+ begambleaware.org, Full T&Cs apply. New reg only. Opt in & deposit £10, £50 or £100 within 14 days & further 7 days to wager cash stakes 50x to unlock reward (up to £200 on first deposit). Wagering/game contributions vary. Up to 100 wager-extra spins x10p will be added to Big Bass Splash with qualifying deposit, 3 day expiry.
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The Best Online Scratch Cards in the UK
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Online Scratch Cards in the UK
If you love scratch cards, you are in luck. And that’s even before winning prizes! UK players can enjoy some of the world’s best online casinos. So you can have great fun playing scratchcards on your computer or mobile device. And most importantly, all the scratch cards casinos we recommend are licenced, safe and 100% legal.
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What are Online Scratch Cards?
Every day, millions of people around the world buy a scratch card and with great excitement and anticipation scratch away the panels to reveal if they won a big prize. Because Scratchcards are a form of gambling that is simple, easy and fun to play, they transcend across cultures and countries. Their colourful varieties and availability in every newsagent, supermarket and petrol station make scratch cards popular with people of all ages, genders and social groups in the UK and around the world.
How Scratch Cards Were Invented
It all started with John Koza and Daniel Bower that joined forces to create the first mass-produced scratch card. Bower was a marketing expert and Koza a computer science graduate. So the duo initially began experimenting with printing random, computer-generated patterns of numbers and symbols. They created an overlay of latex-style material that can be scratched off, and in 1974 they formed the Scientific Games Corporation and produced the first scratchcard prototypes.
Lotteries Adding Scratch Cards to Their Portfolio
The first customers Koza and Bower had in mind were the US state lotteries, with Massachusetts being the first state to add scratch cards to its lottery product range. Massachusetts lottery initially signed a contract to run one single game, which was a huge success and tripled their sales. Before long the rumour spread and more state lotteries approached Scientific Games, until eventually all of them joined up and started to offer scratch cards.
Scratch Cards in the High Street
For several years scratch cards were sold mostly through official booths and licenced sellers. Where you needed to approach the counter and request a card. This changed in 1985 when an entrepreneur named Cal Tigner invented a clear plastic container that securely holds and displays rolls of scratch cards.
These are mounted next to tills in stores where customers can select and purchase from the variety of vibrantly-designed cards. These patented cabinets soon became a staple in many retail stores, and within a few years Tigner was selling more than 200,000 units per year. This innovation of course made scratch cards sales soar around the world.
Scratch Cards Go Online
In 1995 the first online casino site was launched, and a year later the first online bingo followed. Given the simplicity of scratch cards they featured on early online gambling sites and gained popularity with online casino players.
Why Play Scratchcards Online?
For some casino players, online scratch cards don’t come with the excitement and atmosphere of their glamorous casino-game cousins. To others, they still remind of newsagents and supermarket tills. However the online gambling revolution has given scratch cards their rightful place in the limelight.
Innovative online and mobile technology enables today’s online casino and bingo operators to offer a huge selection of scratch cards that boast different themes, immersive graphics and sound effects. Scratch cards are popular because they are fun, easy to play and don’t require to learn complicated game rules. Given scratch cards are inexpensive and available on smartphones and tablets, many UK players try their luck with online scratch cards. And even though these instant win games are based on pure luck, they can still bring some very decent winnings.
Scratch Cards Tips
Getting a winning scratch card is based purely on luck. But there are still a few tips that are worth keeping in mind when trying to scratch your way to a win.
Scratch Cards RTP (Return to Player) Percentage
The RTP (Return to Player) is the statistical measure of how much a scratch card, or any casino game for that matter, will pay out in the long run. It is defined as the percentage of total wagers that will be paid out as winnings. For example, if the RTP of a certain scratch card is 85%, £85 will be paid in winnings for every £100 that players spend. This, while the remaining £15 is kept by the operator.
Traditionally being a lottery game, scratch cards RTP used to be lower than that of casino games. However when scratch cards became popular online, their RTPs started to compete with their casino counterparts. Most of the online scratch cards have an RTP of between 89% and 95%. This is still lower than online slots (which have an average RTP of 96%).
However many software developers are releasing scratch cards with higher than average RTPs. For example Wish Upon a Jackpot by Big Time Gaming has an RTP of 96.06%.
Variance
Variance measures the scratch cards’ risk/reward ratio. A low-variance scratch card will win more often, but will usually yield smaller wins. Whereas a high-variance scratch card will win less frequently, but the winnings will be larger. Therefore low-variance scratch cards offer a lower risk with smaller payouts, vs. high-variance cards that offer higher risk and higher rewards.
Reveal/Scratch All
If you buy a paper scratch card at a shop, you will need to scratch all the game panels. Many players find it a fun and exciting part of the experience, but it can be laborious (especially if you don’t have a coin handy). When playing online scratch cards, you can scratch the game panels by moving your computer mouse or tapping on the screen of your mobile device. Or you can use the ‘Reveal/Scratch All’ option that will instantly reveal your cards. This is especially handy if you would like to race through several scratch card games in quick succession.
Variations of Scratchcard Games
Standard scratch cards follow the basic format of placing wagers and hoping to reveal winning symbols. But online scratch cards come in many different themes, some which based on other popular casino games.
Scratch Cards Based on Slot Games
When playing these scratch cards, you scratch off the game panels which depict slot reels. In order to win, you need to unveil a winning combination of symbols that matches the slot’s payline.
Jackpot Scratch Cards
Similar to progressive slots, jackpot scratch cards offer a prize pool that is partially funded by other player’s wagers. So the jackpot prize keeps growing until won by a lucky scratch card-player. Then the jackpot will reset and start growing again.
Blackjack Scratch Cards
With blackjack scratch cards you will need to scratch the panels off the dealer’s cards as well as your own. If you beat the dealer to 21 you will win a prize.
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Roulette Scratch Cards
When playing roulette scratch cards, you will need to scratch panels to reveal the bets placed on the roulette table as well as another panel that will show where the ball landed on the roulette wheel. Winning bets on the roulette table will entitle you for a prize.
Bingo Scratch Cards
Bingo scratch cards are played by scratching the panels off the caller’s numbers and then scratching panels to reveal your bingo cards. If you have a match you will win a bingo on the scratch card.
Scratchcards with Bonus Prizes
Some scratch cards offer free games or other prizes in addition to the base game. It’s a nice surprise that is always welcome.
Scratch Cards Casino Software
Many of the leading casino software companies have an extensive portfolio of exciting online and mobile scratchcards. This means that players can enjoy a huge variety of games that provide state of the art graphics, cinematic sound and engaging features.
Swedish developer NetEnt offers great scratch card games like The Lost Pyramid and Treasure Hunt. Games Global offers Lost Vegas Survivors Scratch, Lucky Leprechaun and many more fun and innovative games. Playtech offers Rocky and A Night Out. More companies that offer great scratch cards are of course inventor Scientific games as well as Section8 Studio, Pragmatic Play and more.
Scratch Cards Casino Security
All of the online scratchcard sites we recommend on Gambling.com are licenced and regulated by the UKGC. This makes them 100% legal and subject to the highest standards of safety, fairness and player protection. To make sure you are only playing scratch cards on safe casinos, we list on our site the UKGC licence number for each operator.
Our featured scratch card sites are also tested by independent bodies to assure their RNG (Random Number Generator) is audited and certified. So you know the games are always fair. We look at the reputation of the operator and its customer service too. So not only are you safe, but you also receive the highest level of customer service.
New Scratch Cards Casino sites in the UK
New online casino scratch card are constantly being launched. To make their own mark, they offer new games, innovative designs, exciting features and generous bonuses. So if you like playing scratch cards online, it’s best to stay updated. We constantly update this page with the newest scratch card sites, so bookmark this page and visit us regularly.
Scratch Cards Mobile Casinos
Many scratch cards players love playing on their mobile devices. As most online scratch cards are built on HTML5 technology, they are responsive and available to play on mobile casino UK sites and apps which are compatible with iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets.
As not all scratch card casinos are created equal, some have much better mobile sites and apps than others. Our experts review the mobile design, connectivity, device compatibility and scratch card selection that is offered by each site and app. This, to make sure we only recommend to you the best mobile scratch-card experience.
Scratch Cards Casino Bonuses for UK Players
Online scratch card sites offer generous bonuses to attract new players, as well as promotions to retain existing customers. Typical deposit bonuses range from £50 to £200 and will also include free spins on casino slots in some cases. These usually give a 100% match on your first deposit. For example, if you deposit £100 the casino will credit your account with an additional £100 bonus. So you have £200 to play with.
Note that bonuses are not always available to use with scratch cards. So we look carefully at the different bonuses offered and check if scratch cards are included. We also look at the terms and conditions to understand the wagering requirements. These are the times you need to play through the bonus before you can make a withdrawal. It typically ranges between 30x to 50x times.
The total number of casino games available
The total number of online slot games available
The number of live casino games available
The total number of casino games available
The total number of online slot games available
The number of live casino games available
The total number of casino games available
The total number of online slot games available
The number of live casino games available
Scratch Cards Casino Deposits and Withdrawals
Scratch card casino sites in the UK offer a range of easy and safe banking methods for depositing funds and withdrawing winnings. Most UK sites offer debit and credit cards, e-wallets such as Neteller, Skrill and Paypal, and pre-paid cards like PaySafeCard. Some sites offer a wider selection which includes bank transfers, pay-by-phone casino methods and even bitcoin. Before selecting a banking method, it is important to check transaction fees, deposit and withdrawal limits, processing times and bonus eligibility.
FAQ
If you like casino games that are straight forward and offer a gameplay full of colour, fun and excitement, you should also try bingo and of course online slots.
Online scratchcard games can be found on different online casino and bingo sites. Choose one of our recommended scratch card sites, sign up and don’t forget to claim a generous bonus!
No they do not. Some online casinos might offer a limited selection, while others may not offer scratch cards at all. Check our list of recommended casinos that offer scratch cards, it includes the best ones in the UK!
Yes you can. However due to UKGC regulations, UK players must first to sign up, verify their account and claim a bonus that they can then use to play on scratch cards.
All the UK sites and games we feature are licenced by the UKGC and 100% legal. Always check for the casino’s UKGC licence and beware of unlicensed sites that might be a scam.
No they are not. Our recommended sites are licenced by the UKGC and get their RNG (Random Number Generator) game engine tested and certified. So the scratch card games are never rigged and outcomes are always fair and completely random.
Winnings vary greatly across scratch card types and categories, and will of course depend on luck. Some scratch card wins equal the cost of the tickets, others can get to thousands of pounds, while there are even huge jackpots of over £1 million.
Yes. Some UK scratch card casinos offer no-deposit bonuses, however these are hard to find. Also note that UKGC rules require you to sign up first and claim the bonus before playing for free. So check our recommended sites for the bonuses.
The typical prices of online scratchcards range between £1 and £5 for the most expensive ones. However you can also find online scratch cards for £0.25, £0.50 etc.
In principle the game is the same in online and paper scratch cards. However due to technology, sound, animations and features, online scratch cards tend to offer more engaging and exciting gameplay.
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Hi, I'm Lee James Gwilliam
"With over 10 years as a poker player and 12 in the casino industry, I’m here to share my experience and passion for online gambling."
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