Scratch cards are typically made of cardstock and have a thin layer of opaque material covering symbols or numbers. Players purchase the cards for a set price and then use a coin or similar object to scratch off the surface, revealing whether they have won a prize based on the combinations of symbols or numbers. The odds of winning vary depending on the specific scratch card, with some offering small prizes and others featuring larger jackpots.
Scratch Card Example
For example, a player buys a scratch card for $5 and scratches off three matching symbols, winning a $50 prize.