With the holiday season fast approaching, are scratch-off tickets your preferred choice for gifts? The Virginia Lottery has some timely reminders for Christmas and other holidays.
“Scratchers” have gained immense popularity, proven by the remarkable $1.17 billion in total sales generated by scratch-off games during the VA Lottery’s most recent fiscal year. Anticipated growth in the upcoming fiscal year is projected to reach $1.24 billion.
The VA Lottery’s scratch-offs are undoubtedly the most sought-after games, especially during the holiday season when shoppers eagerly seek out quick stocking stuffers.
But before you begin your holiday shopping, the Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VACPG) would like to offer a few reminders.
Scratch-off Tickets Are for Adults Only
In order to ensure a responsible holiday season, the VA Lottery is urging potential lottery participants to refrain from gifting lottery tickets to minors, as it is against the law.
“Presenting our games in the most responsible manner possible is our utmost priority,” emphasized Kevin Hall, Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery. “While lottery tickets can be enjoyable gifts for adults, it is crucial to remember that they are strictly intended for individuals who are of legal age and not meant for minors.”
Lotto officials have actually created a radio public service announcement called “Scrooge.” This PSA will be broadcasted throughout the commonwealth to emphasize Hall’s message.
The VA Lottery, in its 13th year, has once again partnered with various organizations like the VACPG, NCPG, McGill University’s International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, as well as numerous other lottery corporations, to present its annual holiday reminder.
According to Carolyn Hawley, the President of VACPG,
As we embrace the spirit of giving, it is crucial to bear in mind that lottery tickets should not be treated as toys. Research indicates that the earlier a young individual engages in gambling activities, the higher the likelihood of developing gambling-related issues in the future. Therefore, it is important to remember that lottery tickets are intended solely for adults.
Buying Tips for Holiday Scratchers
Alright, now that you have chosen scratch-off tickets as the perfect gift for an adult recipient, what should you do next?
With over 5,300 retail locations, holiday shoppers will have no trouble finding a wide array of scratcher options provided by the VA Lottery, which offers approximately 100 scratch-off games for sale.
There is a wide price range available for the games, starting from $1 and going up to $30, ensuring that there are options suitable for every gift budget. As an illustration, the Virginia Lottery introduced these exciting new games for the month of December.
- Introducing White Ice Million$ – each ticket priced at $10, with a grand prize of $1 million.
- Cash King offers a top prize of $250,000, with each ticket costing $5.
- Frosty Bingo Multiplier is a game that costs $3 to play and offers a top prize of $40,000.
- Take a chance and win big with Break the Bank! For just $2 per ticket, you could walk away with the incredible top prize of $100.
- The top prize for 2021 is $2,021.
Before purchasing your tickets, it would be wise to take note of this helpful tip: Visit the VA Lottery’s “Scratcher Search” page to find out the number of remaining prizes for each type of scratcher. If the major prizes have already been awarded, it might be worth considering an alternative option.
In addition, Virginia offers a distinctive alternative if you prefer to depart from the scratchers.
Each ticket for the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle is priced at $20. Only a restricted quantity of tickets are accessible, and once sold out, no additional ones are produced.
This year, the number of tickets for the game will increase from 375,000 to 500,000. Moreover, on New Year’s Day, when officials draw the numbers, the top prize of $1 million will be awarded to four winners instead of three.
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