FAQ

Can a scratchoff game really become profitable?

In a sense, yes. Here is a simple example:

Imagine there was a scratchoff game with 100 tickets. Each ticket cost $1 and there was a single grand prize worth $50.

If the state released this game and sold every ticket, they would earn $100 and pay out a $50 prize for a total profit of $50 to spend on schools or infrastructure or whatever it is lotteries pay for.

But, let's say they only sell 10 tickets each day and at the end of each day they tell you whether or not they sold the winning ticket.

In that case, you could wait 5 days to see if the grand prize ticket has already sold. If it hasn't sold yet, then you know there are only 50 tickets left and even if you had to buy every ticket it would only cost you $50 maximum and you're guaranteed (if you buy every remaining ticket) to win the $50 grand prize. If the grand prize is claimed in the first 5 days, you simply don't play the game.

The math for a real state lottery is a lot more complex and things like taxes and cash-over-time vs lump-sum payments also need to be taken into account.

But theoretically, under the right circumstances, it is possible for a scratchoff to become profitable. At the very least, if you're going to play anyway, you might as well play the scratchoff with the best odds. That's what we help you do!