Online scratch cards

Just like at a kiosk, don't forget that online scratch cards are part of a business. Therefore, just like in public establishments, you will typically have to pay for each scratch card you buy. That is, you will need to create an account at an online casino, or similar platforms.

The basic concept of online scratch card is the same anywhere in the world. Generally, what varies from casino to casino is the theme, the presentation, the aesthetics, the structure of the prizes or even the type of prizes available, but it always comes down to the same rules.

First, you'll buy a card and then you'll scratch it to find out what's inside.

Regardless of the casino where you buy the card, you will need to follow these simple steps:

• Register at your preferred casino. Pay attention to the welcome bonuses and wagering requirements.
• Log in to your account and search for online scratch cards on the casino's main page.
• After finding and before playing preferred scratch cards, select the size of your bet, using the “+” or “ - ” signs, increasing or decreasing it respectively.
• After placing your bet, use the mouse cursor to scrape the surface of the card.
• It is also possible to scrape the card automatically if you are in a hurry.
• Wait for the symbols to be revealed.
• If you get a favorable combination, collect your prize. This depends a lot on the type of symbols that arise.

Like any other online gambling game, online scratch cards have developers working in other fields of the iGaming industry. So, chances are you've heard of some of these names.

If that happens, then that's a good sign for you. You can judge from your experience or what you have heard from other users whether a given developer's New Zealand scratch cards are right for you.

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  Cryptologic

  Cryptologic, a software development company, was acquired by NeoGames in 2012. It was then that NeoGames gained access to Cryptologic's many free scratch games. This company is known for slot Machine Games, which are mixed with their best scratch cards released and made available in casinos in New Zealand.

  Information about cryptologic scratch cards

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Genie	Hindi style	up to $10,000	97%	3x3
  World champions	Football	up to $10,000	97%	3x3
  7th Heaven	Jewelry	up to $10,000	97%	3x3

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  CTXM

  Also known as GamesOS, this company has a huge betting games portfolio in all fields, from slots to table games such as blackjack or poker. On the CTXM website, it is possible to play some scratch cards for free, reminiscent of free scratch games.

  CTXM scratch cards information

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Monsters Scratch	Cartoon monsters	up to 300x	98%	3x3
  Bingo Scratch	Football	up to 300x	96%	5x5
  Formula Scratch	F1	up to 300x	97,5%	3x3

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  Microgaming

  One of the most well-known giants in the iGaming industry, Microgaming is also one of the oldest companies in the industry. If you have not heard of this producer, then you may know that they are reliable, although they are not particularly known for scratch cards or even free scratch games (in the case of demo mode).

  Microgaming scratch card information

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Immortal Romance Scratch	Bloodsuckers	500x	96%	3x3
  Happy Holidays	Christmas	10,000 x	95%	3x3
  Avalon Scratch	Real	1,000 x	96,03%	3x3

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  NetEnt

  Net Entertainment, also famously known as NetEnt, is another giant on this list, being known for providing all kinds of gambling games. Some scratch cards from this company have amazing visuals, such as The Lost Pyramid.

  Information about NetEnt scratch cards

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Lucky Double	Classic	100,000 x	85%	3x3
  Treasure Hunt	Deep ocean	10,000 x	93,3%	3x3
  Tribble	Traditional	100,000 x	87,5%	3x3

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  Playtech

  Along with NetEnt and Microgaming, Playtech is another well-known company for gambling. Like its competition, it has everything, table games, slots, sports betting and, of course, scratch cards. One of the best-known scratch cards from Playtech is called "Avengers".

  Information about Playtech scratch cards

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Avengers	Marvel	500x	93%	3x3
  Top Trumps Celebs	Celebrity	1000x	95%	3x3
  Daredevil	Comics	5000x	94,6%	3x3

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  Rival

  The Rival is not one of the best known companies, probably because it focuses essentially on slot games and does not expand much from there. However, even if you end up not liking their scratch cards, you can always check out the company's slots!

  Rival scratch card information

  Name	Theme	Max. victory	RTP%	Provision
  Cast for Cash	Fishery	50x	94,45%	3x3
  Beach Bums	Tourism	5000x	94,45%	3x3
  Pirate ' s Pillage	Pirate	5000x	94,45%	3x3

As we have mentioned before, a large part of the legal sites in the gambling market in New Zealand – and consequently the online scratch cards -, offer registration bonuses for new players. Sometimes you will even be able to receive no deposit bonuses, only being asked to validate an active bank account. Sometimes they may even just ask you to register with an account and check your email. Still, you're more likely to find bigger promotions when you make your first deposit at legal online casinos in New Zealand!

These terms may seem strange, but they are not unique to online scratch cards, so it is worth learning them if you are interested in other online casino games. Thus, odds are a common term in table games, RTP in slots and house edge in all that are betting games.

• Now, odds is an English term that means "chances". Basically, the odds dictate the chance, usually in percentage, that a player has of winning a certain prize.
• RTP, which stands for Return To Player, it dictates the return on the average investment the player has made in a game. A game with 96% RTP, on average, returns 96% of the money the player spent.
• House Edge, also measured in percentage, means the advantage that the casino has over the player.

Top 5 Online scratch cards with the highest RTP

Online scratch cards are a game of total luck. Here, there is no recourse to instinct or strategy, as one might expect from a blackjack or poker player. Like slot games, these are completely down to luck. However, there are some tips that can help you improve your chances.

Avoid buying the cheapest cards

You've probably heard the saying, “cheap is expensive.” In the case of scratch cards it is quite true. Usually:

• The prizes you win on the cheapest scratch cards are not worth the money you spend. That is why they are cheap: they bring very disappointing prizes.
• There are higher chances of cheap scratch cards being addicted since they are usually created by shady vendors or whose goal is to persuade a large number of players to buy a lot of cheap scratch cards.
• We are not saying to buy the most expensive scratch cards and immediately “burst” the entire budget. However, it is advisable to stick to the most popular cards that are usually not suspiciously cheap.
• In addition, if you bought only the most expensive ones, you could not buy a large number of scratch cards. We recommend that you buy at least 10 at a time.

Stay loyal to one type of scratch card

As with casinos, loyalty is rewarded. So:

• If you liked the odds of a specific type of online scratch card, and that same type gives you a good return, then resort to it every time you play.
• Although it is good to vary a bit, the chances of getting prizes on a single type of scratch card theoretically increase if you stay the same. If you move, you're wasting chances and possibly money. Stay consistent.
• To try several scratch cards, until you understand which one you prefer, we recommend that you play for free. Thus, there will be no risk for you and you can realize which of your favorite cards.

As you may know, there are several types of scratch cards. The basic concept is always the same. However, there are more superficial functionalities or techniques that can generate some variety.

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  Casino themed scratch cards

  • The scratch cards offered by casinos usually feature a wide variety of themes, such as cultural, animals or seasons.
  • Some casinos partner with entertainment establishments, so they can have a specific theme.
  • Microgaming and NetEnt make scratch cards inspired by their most famous slots, for example.
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  Automatic scratch cards

  • The traditional way to play Scratch Cards is to buy a card at an establishment and then scrape its surface. This also happens online, for immersion reasons.
  • However, automatic scratch cards can be a way to save time if you want to hurry up with your prizes.
  • This type of scratch card does not use animations, nor does it require action from the player.
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  Instant win scratch cards

  • Scratch cards instant win they are very similar to automatic ones. In reality, "instant win" is a name given to games whose result is discovered very quickly, as is the case with scratch cards in general.
  • With these, the result appears as soon as you buy the scratch card, bluntly, making the whole process very linear and fast.
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  Multiple chance scratch cards

  • This type of scratch card is only possible thanks to the advancement of technology of the iGaming industry. Thanks to creativity, several producers have begun to revolutionize the way prizes are generated, by combining scratch cards with slot machine games.
  • What results from this junction is a mixture of the two. It is neither scratch card nor slot, but rather a hybrid type of game that offers more ways to win.
  • Online casinos offer several varieties of online scratch off games. So you can play scratch cards featuring a variety of themes, prize structures, and bonuses.