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History of Scratch Cards |
Scratch Cards, also known as scratch-off tickets, are one of the newer developments in online gaming. While lotto and lottery games have been prominent worldwide since ancient history, the scratch cards was invented only in 1974, by one American computer scientist Mr. John Koza and Mr. Daniel Bower - retail promotions specialist.
They brought to life a revolutionary concept: the instant game of chance, with instant gratification.
The main aim of inventing scratch card was to provide player with instant results. Inventors used an algorithm to ensure absolute randomness.
Immediately, scratch cards became a very popular kind of games, usually because of ease and simplicity, involved in use them. State and official lotteries found scratch games, as complementary product to their main business: lottery and lotto games.
The main aim of inventing scratch card was to provide player with instant results. Inventors used an algorithm to ensure absolute randomness.
Immediately, scratch cards became a very popular kind of games, usually because of ease and simplicity, involved in use them. State and official lotteries found scratch games, as complementary product to their main business: lottery and lotto games.
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On the left picture: Scratching-off fever. Player scratch-off the traditional paper scratch card game, called 5 Bushels of Crabs
The moment of scratching-off, brings in a lot of excitement and hot momentum, for every scratch cards enthusiasts. |
Right now, impatient lotto players who "cannot wait" for the next lotto draw, could play instant game of scratch card, to try her/his luck immediately.
In fact, lottery games fans from around the World, found scratch cards and all kind of instant games as a relief, from their every weekly routine. Lotto players usually select six numbers and have to wait up to a week, to see if they had won or not. In instant games, they see their winnings immediately.
One of the first scratch-off lottery tickets, called The Instant Game, was launched by the Massachusetts State Lottery in the mid 1970s.
In fact, lottery games fans from around the World, found scratch cards and all kind of instant games as a relief, from their every weekly routine. Lotto players usually select six numbers and have to wait up to a week, to see if they had won or not. In instant games, they see their winnings immediately.
One of the first scratch-off lottery tickets, called The Instant Game, was launched by the Massachusetts State Lottery in the mid 1970s.
Scratch Cards in United States
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Many national and American state lottery operators caught on quickly and began to offer scratch-off games. A turning point at which scratch cards became popular was, when AstroMed Inc., an American company based on Rhode Island, patented a scratch card in 1987.
Michigan Lottery became very active in scratch instant games issuance, giving lotto players a wide range of traditional paper scratch cards to choose from, with selling prices range from $1,- to $20,-. On the right picture: Michigan Lottery $20,- paper printed scratch card game, called Spin 'n Win. Get 3 identical symbols in the same Spin and, you will win the corresponding prize. Get a "Jackpot" symbol in any spot and you will win $50,- automatically. The prizes are shown in prize legend of card. |
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In fact, United States became a leader in the popularity of scratch cards and quantity of instant games tickets sold. Many improvements are made, from time to time.
For example, in 1985 Mr. Cal Tigner invented the so-called "Take a Ticket" plastic dispense which, brings better visibility of scratch cards to customers at retail venues, and pushed up sales of instant games.
For example, in 1985 Mr. Cal Tigner invented the so-called "Take a Ticket" plastic dispense which, brings better visibility of scratch cards to customers at retail venues, and pushed up sales of instant games.
Scratch Cards in Europe
Scratch cards came to Europe in 1985. All began when, United Kingdom National Lottery company started that year, offering the first printed scratch card's games, to their lotto customers.
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Like in the United States, scratch cards became very popular in Great Britain. All other national lottery companies across the European continent followed the trend and started offering such printed instant games, for their customers. On left picture: Examples of scratch cards issued by the UK National Lottery company. We have the rare occasion to see such scratch cards unscratched (in mint condition). For sure, this is unusual situation, as most of players scratch them off immediately after purchase. |
Scratch Card games have been used for several causes, including charities, federal associations, and as a means of promotion and advertising. Since these instant win cards are associated with such activities, they appeal to a broad audience of worldwide players.
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Success and popularity of printed versions of scratch cards around the World, naturally allowed them a way into the online gaming world. The beginnings of online scratch cards started in the middle of 1990s.
On the right picture: the UK National Lottery scratch card game, called Happy Birthday. |
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Modern Innovative Scratch Cards Online
ScratchMania offers users to choose from an extensive variety of games, like slot machines, poker king, fishing, horse racing, shopping and bingo. There is welcome bonus of $7,- (real money play), waiting for new players. Other bonuses are waiting as well.
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Internet helped bring these games like, scratch, slot and other instant games, to the fingertips of millions of players, around the World.
On the right picture: Interactive Macau Nights slot game which, is part of family of over 100 scratch, slot, video and instant games, available from leading soft-gaming site: Prime Scratch Cards. |
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Online players, could enjoy quick and simple gaming choices with literally instant results and rewards. Nowadays, the modern scratch cards are innovative and interactive games which, brings in moving elements (like slots) and background sound.
Players can choose interactively odds, stake and some other features. Modern games are flash based usually so, there is no need to download any programs or files.
You are able to choose from many themes of games so, every player will find something interesting for himself. And, what is most important, you may play at any time, from any place in the World (if there is Internet connection), from the convenience of your office or home.
Players can choose interactively odds, stake and some other features. Modern games are flash based usually so, there is no need to download any programs or files.
You are able to choose from many themes of games so, every player will find something interesting for himself. And, what is most important, you may play at any time, from any place in the World (if there is Internet connection), from the convenience of your office or home.
Play Scratch Cards Online
We encourage you to visit our special page about online scratch cards, where you will find all the information, welcome bonuses and list of recommended reputable scratch card games sites.
Have fun and enjoy!
Have fun and enjoy!
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