scratchcard

British

/ ˈskrætʃˌkɑːd /

noun

a ticket that reveals whether or not the holder is eligible for a prize when the surface is removed by scratching

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The man bought the scratchcard for 5 euros last month in a gas station, meaning his bet has been increased a hundred thousandfold.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

A bus driver has scooped a £1m prize from a lottery scratchcard.

From BBC • May 22, 2023

But he and two others were detained by police overnight as authorities suspected they had stolen the winning scratchcard.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

Two sisters have been awarded £300,000 by the National Lottery despite their winning scratchcard being ripped in half while they celebrated.

From BBC • May 25, 2017

Suddenly Ed Balls or Michael Portillo are just versions of the man exiting the newsagent with the dud scratchcard, or the guy failing to catch the tube before the doors close.

From The Guardian • Feb. 23, 2016

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