Who Ya Gonna Scratch? VA Lottery Debuts Ghostbusters Scratch-off Game

Written By Dann Stupp on October 6, 2021
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The Virginia Lottery has recently launched a brand-new Ghostbusters scratch-off game, just in time for the spooky Halloween season when the spirits are restless.

If VA Lottery players are eager to bust ghosts while playing an instant game, they can now opt for the Ghostbusters online option.

On Monday, authorities revealed their October lineup of new games, which features the highly anticipated Ghostbusters options. These games incorporate visuals and branding inspired by the beloved 1984 Halloween comedy film.

Up to $100,000 in prizes are offered by the Virginia Lottery’s Ghostbusters games.

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About VA Lottery’s Ghostbusters scratch-off game

The VA Lottery constantly introduces and rotates scratch-off tickets and instant-win games, with some remaining available, others being discontinued, and new ones appearing on special occasions.

As October and Halloween approach, Ghostbusters makes its much-anticipated appearance.

The scratcher, officially licensed with Columbia Pictures, is priced at $2 per ticket.

Playing the Ghostbuster’s scratch-off game is quite straightforward. Similar to other scratchers, you receive a set of numbers (10 in total) and your objective is to match the winning numbers (two numbers in this particular game). If you successfully match the numbers, you win the corresponding prize displayed. Additionally, if the prize includes a double dollar sign icon, you automatically win that specific prize.

The Ghostbusters scratch-off offers a grand prize of $10,000, with a total of three lucky winners. As per the VA Lotto’s website, all three top prizes are still available for purchase at authorized lottery retailers.

There is a comprehensive list of Ghostbusters scratch-off prizes that are currently available.

In Ghostbusters, the chances of winning a $10,000 prize are 1 in 734,400, while the chances of winning any prize on Ghostbuster’s scratch-off tickets are 1 in 4.56.

Ghostbusters Cash Drop instant game

In honor of All-Hallows Eve, the Virginia Lottery is presenting the Ghostbusters Cash Drop instant game as part of their festive celebrations.

You can enjoy the game at valottery.com, with bet options ranging from 20 cents to $20 per spin. The game presents players with a 5×3 grid of symbols, where the objective is to obtain a cluster of three or more identical symbols. Additionally, there are multipliers, free play symbols, a bonus game, and various other exciting features incorporated into the game.

Playing the game in its free demo mode might be the most effective way to grasp its mechanics and dynamics.

The likelihood of winning a particular prize in Ghostbusters Cash Drop is determined by the level of play you choose. The highest prize available when playing at the maximum level of $20 is $100,000. Nevertheless, you have the option to play at any of the following levels: $.20, $.50, $1, $2.00, $3, $5, $10, or $20.

The chances of winning a prize in Ghostbusters Cash Drop are 1 out of every 4.75 attempts.

Other new Virginia Lottery scratchers for October

The VA Lottery offers a wide selection of scratch-off tickets.

New titles for the month of October include:

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Dann Stupp, residing in Lexington, Virginia, is an experienced sports journalist with a rich background in writing and editing for esteemed publications such as The Athletic, USA Today, ESPN, MLB.com, and various other outlets.

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