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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Woman who blew £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards was left 'gutted' at what she won
Megan Smith Evans, who blogs about life and money online, admitted she made a 'crazy' move. When it comes to the National Lottery, we all have that dream of winning big and if your weekly draw ticket proves to be fruitless, Scratchcards are another way to scratch that numbers itch. One woman even took it upon herself to splurge a pretty big sum on Scratchies to see if she could win it back and then some. And while she was victorious, her prize left her lost for words. Megan Smith Evans, a blogger who shares her life and money experiences online, revealed she took an audacious gamble last year by spending £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards in what she described as a "crazy" move. She recounted the night where she and her friends excitedly scratched off all the cards, following a unique approach to lottery syndication; they each bought a £5 Scratchcard every week from April to November, pooling them for an end-of-year scratch-off fiesta. In a gripping TikTok video, Megan disclosed: "It took us about an hour to scratch through them all. We triple-checked every single one." They meticulously verified each card and even had a syndicate contract ready in case of a significant win. Despite their high hopes and significant investment, their dreams were dashed, reports Bristol Live. She lamented: "We had a second person checking them, we had a syndicate contract in case we won big and we didn't even win our money back. I think we lost about £50 each, and it was just gutting." Reflecting on the loss, Megan shared her disillusionment with the thrill of scratch-offs: "We were all so hopeful and we didn't win it, and, actually, it's put me off Scratchcards for life. I used to love Scratchcards - including online ones. I used to be obsessed actually. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "I spent an absolute fortune last year on them, and I didn't win anything. With the online Scratchcards as well - it just feels like such fake money, and easy to do. "At least with the in-person Scratchcards it's like a bit of in-person fun. But yeah, it's put me off Scratchcards completely. Last year I spent way too much money on them." The video garnered numerous views and sparked a flurry of comments from viewers, who shared their own thoughts on Scratchcards. One commenter revealed: "Oh no! We have only done them on an occasion, and not that much, but we don't do them often anymore." Another sympathetic viewer wrote: "The suspense of waiting that long to scratch them must have been horrendous. Gutted you didn't win your money back on them." A third commenter chimed in, saying: "I'm still not over it." According to reports, the odds of winning on a £5 Scratchcard game are approximately one in four, including breakeven cards where the prize is £5. However, it's worth noting that the odds may vary slightly depending on the specific game being played. Players can find more information on the odds by checking the back of the Scratchcard. In an effort to promote responsible gaming, the National Lottery has implemented a rule limiting customers to purchasing a maximum of 10 Scratchcards in a single transaction at all participating stores.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman spends £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards to see if she'll make money
Megan Smith Evans, who blogs about life and money online, admitted she did something "crazy" last year, and splashed the cash on several Scratchcards. So did she win anything? Megan Smith Evans, a blogger who shares her life and money-saving tips online, was left gobsmacked after she splashed out £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards to see what she'd win. Last year, Megan did something she described as "crazy" by buying a heap of Scratchcards and scratching them off with friends in one night. She revealed that instead of a traditional lottery syndicate, she and her colleagues opted for a Scratchcard version, each purchasing a £5 Scratchcard every Friday from April to November. They then saved them up for a grand end-of-year scratch-off session. During a get-together, they scratched away at the hoard of cards, with Megan confessing she remained "so hopeful" throughout the year, believing her mates shared her optimism. Despite acknowledging that £880 was "so much money" they were quite sure they'd at least recoup their investment. In a TikTok video, Megan detailed the process: "It took us about an hour to scratch through them all. We triple-checked every single one." However, their hopes were soon dashed. Megan explained: "We had a second person checking them, we had a syndicate contract in case we won big and we didn't even win our money back. I think we lost about £50 each, and it was just gutting." She added: "We were all so hopeful and we didn't win it, and, actually, it's put me off Scratchcards for life. I used to love Scratchcards - including online ones. I used to be obsessed actually. "I spent an absolute fortune last year on them, and I didn't win anything. With the online Scratchcards as well - it just feels like such fake money, and easy to do. "At least with the in-person Scratchcards it's like a bit of in-person fun. But yeah, it's put me off Scratchcards completely. Last year I spent way too much money on them." The video has been viewed dozens of times since it was shared, and people were quick to comment. They posted their thoughts about Scratchcards. One person said: "Oh no! We have only done them on an occasion, and not that much, but we don't do them often anymore." Another wrote: "The suspense of waiting that long to scratch them must have been horrendous. Gutted you didn't win your money back on them." And a third also replied: "I'm still not over it." Reports estimate that your odds of winning on a £5 Scratchcard game works out as about one in four. This also includes breakeven cards (where you win £5). However, players will always have slightly different odds on different games. If you want to find out more information, it's usually detailed on the back of the specific card you're playing. According to the National Lottery website, people are now limited to purchasing a maximum of 10 Scratchcards in one transaction. This rule is in place at all stores where you can play The National Lottery.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I spent £600 on National Lottery Scratchcards and what I won amazed me'
'I spent £600 on National Lottery Scratchcards and what I won amazed me' After splashing out a jaw-dropping £600 on 120 £5 National Lottery Millionaire Maker Scratchcards, a Brit took to social media to reveal whether he had made any profit A man who bought 120 National Lottery Millionaire Maker Scratchcards has revealed his winnings (Image:) A man who purchased £600 worth of National Lottery Scratchcards has revealed how much he won on social media. After spending an eye-watering amount of money on 120 Millionaire Maker game cards, Jax took to TikTok to reveal he purchased the pile of £5 cards that offer a 1 in 3.03 chance of winning various cash prizes. In a video posted to TikTok, Jax said: "I'm about to scratch 120 Millionaire Maker Scratchcards - this could take a while. Let's hope the first one is a winner... the answer to that is no, let's hope there aren't too many more like this." Halfway through the reveal Jax admitted he had spent £1,100 on scratch cards within two months, he persisted until the end, displaying both piles once again. In the end, he concluded with a sobering reveal: "So, I spent £600 on these Scratchcards - and the return was £360. That's a loss of £240." He wrapped up with words of warning, encouraging viewers to steer clear of gambling temptations, adding: "Stay away from the Scratchcards - you think you're going to win, but you're just not. Please don't gamble." Agreeing with Jax's wisdom, one TikTok user admitted: "They are terrible things. I used to spend at least a tenner per day buying them. Haven't bought one since 1st January. Been putting £10 per day in a tin. Christmas sorted." Article continues below Echoing the sentiment, another shared their experience: "I used to work in a Spar shop when I was in uni. Watching people waste hundreds on lottery taught me all I needed to know. Never bought a lottery ticket in my life." A third person commented: "I've never seen anyone make a profit on a video like this ever, poor man's tax." Meanwhile, a fourth declared: "Same as any gambling, the house always wins." In contrast, however, one individual chimed in with a positive story, writing: "A family friend won £250,000 a few years back, with his last 4 quid he bought two £2 ones." Article continues below Jax's experiments, however, saw him obtain a £420 return from an outlay of £600 worth of scratchcards in March, whereas in April, he recouped £340 after investing £500. Summing up, Jax has spent a total of £1,700 and won £1,120 - resulting in a net loss of £580. If you're worried about how gambling makes you or someone else feel, visit GambleAware for help and support.
