Help
Responsible play
Scratch-offs are entertainment, not a way to make money. Here is what the numbers on this site mean for you, and where to get help if playing stops being fun.
The odds are always against you
Every scratch-off game pays back less than it costs on average. A game with a high expected value on our site still loses money over time. It just loses less. No game, store, time of day, or pattern makes a ticket more likely to win. A game is never "due."
Play within limits
- Set a budget before you buy, and stop when you reach it.
- Spend only money you can afford to lose, never money for bills, rent, or debts.
- Do not chase losses by buying more tickets.
- Do not play to escape stress, boredom, or problems.
- Take breaks. Keep track of what you spend.
Warning signs
- spending more than you meant to, or more often
- hiding how much you play or spend
- borrowing money or selling things to play
- feeling anxious, irritable, or low when you are not playing
- missing work, school, or time with family because of gambling
If any of these sound familiar, help is free and confidential.
Get help now
- Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, 24 hours a day, every day. Free and confidential.
- Chat online at 1800gamblerchat.org.
- Many state lotteries offer self-exclusion programs and limits. The official lottery site for your state lists its own help line and programs.
- If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Lottery tickets are not for kids
You must be at least 18 to buy a lottery ticket in most states, and 19 or 21 in some. Please do not give lottery tickets to anyone under the legal age, including as gifts.
About this site
ScratchieHub is an independent information site. We do not sell tickets and do not earn money when you buy one. We show odds and prizes left so you can see the real numbers, including how much each game costs you on average.