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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.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Man spent £600 on National Lottery Scratchcards and was 'gobsmacked' by prize
Jax shared his experience of buying 120 Millionaire Maker Scratchcards from the National Lottery. A TikTok user has gone viral after posting a video of his costly £600 roll of the dice on the National Lottery's Millionaire Maker Scratchcards, all for the elusive £1 million jackpot. Jax, the hopeful gambler, captioned his journey with a hint of irony: "Can't believe how much I won." Launching into a scratching marathon, he shared: "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." Progressing to the "halfway point" he showcased the vast imbalance between his towering stash of non-winning cards and the diminutive heap of those offering some return as he searched for a bumper cash prize in his stack of cards. Despite previously blowing £1,100 on the lottery game in the span of two months, the result of Jax's latest gamble was anticlimactic, reports the Mirror. At the end of his tale, he revealed the disappointing tally, saying: "So I spent £600 on these Scratchcards - and the return was £360. That's a loss of £240." He concluded with a caution on the pitfalls of betting: "Stay away from the Scratchcards - you think you're going to win, but you're just not. Please don't gamble." Echoing Jax's sentiment, a fellow TikTok viewer shared their past addiction to scratchcards and newfound savings strategy. They said: "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." One person reflected on their time working at a Spar shop during university, revealing: "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." Another user expressed their skepticism: "I've never seen anyone make a profit on a video like this ever, poor man's tax." Meanwhile, a fourth TikTok user pointed out the harsh reality of gambling, saying: "Same as any gambling, the house always wins." On a more positive note, a different Brit shared a success story: "A family friend won £250,000 a few years back, with his last £4 he bought two £2 ones." In terms of Jax's recent scratchcard endeavours, March saw him gain £420 from £600 worth of scratchcards, and in April, he managed to recoup £340 after spending £500. Overall, Jax has shelled out £1,700 and won a total of £1,120, leaving him with an overall loss of £580.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Man spends £600 on National Lottery scratchcards and is left gobsmacked by what he won
Man spends £600 on National Lottery scratchcards and is left gobsmacked by what he won TikTok user Jax has shared a video of himself scratching 120 of the National Lottery's Millionaire Maker scratchcards - and was shocked by the outcome A man who bought 120 National Lottery Millionaire Maker Scratchcards has revealed his winnings (Image:) A man has shared his experience after spending a staggering £600 on National Lottery Millionaire Maker scratchcards in pursuit of the dreamy £1 million top prize. With odds standing at 1 in 3.03 for various cash awards, TikTok user Jax set off on an endeavour to outwit the odds, teasingly annotating his video: "Can't believe how much I won." Kicking off his scratch card marathon, he 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." Speeding through to the "halfway point" of his adventure, Jax showed the glaring disparity between his hefty "loser pile" and considerably tinier "winner pile". For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Having shelled out £1,100 on similar ventures over the previous two months, Jax pressed on with his scratch card quest, only to reveal a disappointing outcome, the Mirror has reported. He said: "So I spent £600 on these Scratchcards - and the return was £360. That's a loss of £240. "Stay away from the Scratchcards - you think you're going to win, but you're just not. Please don't gamble." Article continues below One TikTok viewer shared: "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." Someone else said: "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." Another person accepted the grim reality saying: "I've never seen anyone make a profit on a video like this ever, poor man's tax." Another viewer added: "Same as any gambling, the house always wins." But, striking a different note, one UK resident reminisced about a positive outcome: "A family friend won £250,000 a few years back, with his last 4 quid he bought two £2 ones." Article continues below But Jax's wins in March, however, resulted in a £420 return from £600 worth of scratchcards, whilst in April he clawed back £340 after spending £500. Overall, that's £1,700 spent with winnings of £1,120 - an overall loss of £580.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I spent £600 on National Lottery Scratchcards and was gobsmacked by what I won'
After spending a whopping £600 on 120 National Lottery Millionaire Maker Scratchcards at £5 a pop, a man took to social media to reveal whether or not he made a profit A man has shared his experience after forking out a whopping £600 on National Lottery's Millionaire Maker Scratchcards, chasing the dream of the £1 million top prize. With odds of 1 in 3.03 to win various cash prizes, TikTok user Jax embarked on a mission to beat the odds, captioning his video teasingly: "Can't believe how much I won." Beginning his scratching spree, he revealed: "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." Fast-forwarding to the "halfway point" of his endeavour, Jax highlighted the stark size difference between his "loser pile" and much smaller "winner pile". Having previously spent a further £1,100 on similar ventures in the past two months, Jax continued his quest, only to reveal at the end a disappointing return. He revealed the sobering outcome at the end of his clip: "So I spent £600 on these Scratchcards - and the return was £360. That's a loss of £240." He also included a warning against gambling, adding: "Stay away from the Scratchcards - you think you're going to win, but you're just not. Please don't gamble." One TikTok user, aligning with Jax's guidance, commented: "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." Another shared their past experience, saying: "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 admitted: "I've never seen anyone make a profit on a video like this ever, poor man's tax." Whilst a fourth TikTok user shared: "Same as any gambling, the house always wins." In contrast, however, another Brit recalled: "A family friend won £250,000 a few years back, with his last 4 quid he bought two £2 ones." Jax's exploits in March, meanwhile, resulted in a £420 return from £600 worth of scratchcards, whilst in April he clawed back £340 after spending £500. Overall, that's £1,700 spent with winnings of £1,120 - an overall loss of £580.
