Choose the card with the highest published RTP, shown in its information panel.
Quick answerReveal panels to see if you have won. Choose a card and a price. Buy it.
Easy
Five steps
Choose a card and a price.
Buy it.
Scratch or reveal the panels.
Three matching amounts usually win that amount.
Wins go straight to your balance.
What it pays
Feature
What to know
Result
Decided when you buy
RTP
Shown in the information panel
Top prize
Stated on the card
A sample round
You buy a 50p card and reveal nine panels: £1, £5, £1, 50p, £20, £1. Three £1 panels: you win £1.
How they compare with slots
A scratch card is over in a second and has no features to wait for, which makes it the quickest game in the lobby. That speed is the thing to watch: ten cards a minute is easy, and at 50p each that is £5 a minute staked. A slot at the same price takes at least 2.5 seconds a spin by law.
A good first bet
Choose the card with the highest published RTP, shown in its information panel.
The mistake to avoid
Buying card after card quickly; they are the fastest way to spend in a casino.
What it costs
Returns are often below 95%. Not confirmed at our five casinos.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only. Opt-in required. 50% deposit bonus up to £100 on first deposit. Minimum deposit £20. 10x wagering on the bonus amount. Maximum bet or spin £5. Bonus valid for 7 days. Game, play and payment method restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org
Read the Casumo reviewLicence: Recro Limited, UKGC account 61549. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org
Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org
Read the Ladbrokes reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Offer terms were read from each casino's published conditions and dated 5 October 2026. Game rules and house edges are standard published figures. Casino details other than offers come from independent reviews; we have not opened real-money accounts. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play scratch cards?
Reveal panels to see if you have won.
Is scratch cards good for beginners?
Yes; the rules are simple.
What is the house edge on scratch cards?
Often 5% or more.
Can I try it free?
Software games often have a demo; live games do not.
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