The odds are against us. Why is it so hard to get a win on a Lotto Scratch Card?

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @joyceslack2708
    @joyceslack2708 3 роки тому +1

    Great research. When your scratching cards almost daily the frustration can definitely come. Especially when your losing hundreds maybe thousands a month. I keep going to put out entertainment for my viewers. My recommendations are the same as yours. Excellent research💞💕💞

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Joyce. I just hate the thought of anyone reading the odds on the back of a card and spending their last £10 on them because they think that they have a good chance of winning

  • @markstead7867
    @markstead7867 3 роки тому +4

    Great video Paul, one like this has needed to be done, and I hope you get the answers you, and we deserve.
    Although I very much doubt it, gambling is an age old habit, and like booze, it is an easy target for tax and price hikes through its demand, also fuel. We are easy targets, I say we, as I like to take a punt. I tend not to buy the Xhristmas special cards, as to me, having suspected a situation regarding the odds for a long time myself. CAMELOT will know rhat these types are bought as presents, stocking fillers, and having watched several scratcher channels who did a full pack up to Dec 24th, I didn't see one win over £20, and around £150 off the full book of tickets..
    The new £5 tickets you showed, which as we know are an old ticket put back into circulation, did you check if the prizes were reset on the lottery website,?
    Regardless, I'll continue to watch the various channels, in support of you youtubers, however your video has made me realise, it's time to put the mo ey to a better use..
    All the best

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      You might find this news article interesting reading Mark, greed sometimes bites you in the butt ua-cam.com/users/redirect?event=backstage_event&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1GUHNoWDU5UlNQQ0NwR0l3QnRjMHVXbkljUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaVBkdVM4aWZnSUFDUmg5SEttamFUaVNxWFZqLUFRNVJQRDNwbGk5V201aXZ1bl82eVJrV1BBR3dYVm01Z2thVThUczMwUFpQa0Jvek5PU3l4aHBUajRPeHR2OThvSG13QzVHMFJTVmtpMy15MWM5OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2Fl.php%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbbc.in%252F311JF7D%253Ffbclid%253DIwAR3OPrEAH1xUuM0vcNMSZRYaOlwOpm0ZtyHg2bpdBs6H2Eb5W6uhjUWXOXM%26h%3DAT1kgHN2ExA0R9xPIWH8HRVzhkO0ty-r8WGzJCHhx-CrhSfcZmN0Kcz1szAl_F3yib_PIRJs8MoDOqiMCB_PraY0mYG6HjBb72FdF51q7uwnn-SN4SDXt20Q8bXm_iW9OEcbLA

  • @sallytimi4285
    @sallytimi4285 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for doing this paul it’s a real eye opener, this is what I love about your Chanel paul , it’s your honesty in everything you do, your gifts your knowledge you have just shared, your an amazing person not many honest people about these days , good luck not watched the actual scratch yet x

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you Sally, it took me months to make this video and I very nearly didn't post it. I just hate the fact that most of the cards on sale seem to be duds with no real winners anymore x

  • @AnnaD.sScratchandcraft
    @AnnaD.sScratchandcraft 2 роки тому

    Had to rewatch because I watched your lottery stats then got so interested in the comments that I didn't see any of the scratching.😃 Liked this video. 👍👍👍 Had a good deal of info. And I would say you presented it fairly and honest. It was their facts you showed.👏

  • @camby1uk
    @camby1uk 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting Paul, they certainly seem to be good at keeping a fair chunk of the winners

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      It sure seems that way Chris

  • @charliewillis6232
    @charliewillis6232 3 роки тому +1

    That proved what we were talking about,we are being ripped off with the odds that do not comply what's on the ticket,pure eye opener 😡😠😨😨

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Makes you think doesn't it Charlie

  • @suzannagratitude2546
    @suzannagratitude2546 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for your video Paul. I really appreciate your honesty. I've questioned the odds and number of winners on many occasions. I also question the online lottery too so I don't play that often. Thanks again for taking the time to investigate. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year x

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Well said, it's right there in the small print behind all the Glitz and Glamour that they slap all over their cards. I hope you had a nice Christmas too and I wish you a happy new year x

    • @bobbulgi880
      @bobbulgi880 3 роки тому +1

      I've wondered if they pick the numbers

  • @tonyhunt5605
    @tonyhunt5605 3 роки тому +1

    Great video mate love that lovely defective work legend✊🏼

  • @afitchie
    @afitchie 3 роки тому +2

    What we've noticed is that the USA scratched you tuber's seem to win a lot more frequently and the better prizes whereas in uk the ones that do win are usually the lowest prize, we don't buy them because you guys rarely win ! Love your channel btw

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Julie, that is really nice of you to say that. I watch Jets Lottery TV where she does the Michigan State Lottery and she hardly blinks when she wins $20 or $30 whereas that's almost like getting a jackpot win in the UK

  • @madkelz8918
    @madkelz8918 3 роки тому +1

    So very true paul ..respect to you :) hope you get a big win soon. Also hope you are feeling better n you and family had a good Christmas xx

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      Much appreciated, and yes I'm feeling a lot better now. I hope your Christmas was as good as mine xx

    • @madkelz8918
      @madkelz8918 3 роки тому +1

      @@LifeofPaul Your welcome. Glad you are feeling better now :) bit up and down but all good thanks xx

  • @ScratchcardLady
    @ScratchcardLady 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Paul, really interesting, definitely given me food for thought as you know I always call out the odds on my channel, that will need to change now 🤔

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, I very nearly didn't post it as I thought no one would be interested. I hope that you had a nice Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year

    • @ScratchcardLady
      @ScratchcardLady 3 роки тому +1

      @@LifeofPaul pleased you did 👍I have started my Lions today and I mention your recording in there as it really is an eye open 🤗xx

  • @mattymuzz1052
    @mattymuzz1052 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Paul. Wow what an eye opener.. i think lotto need to come back with a decent reply.. it really needs investigating. Daylight robbery..
    But really glad youve ohtted them hahah.

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks buddy, but I don't expect a reply unless it's from their lawyers 🤐😨

  • @danieljacob2354
    @danieljacob2354 3 роки тому +4

    Cards stopped paying out 3-4 years ago !, it's not just cards superdraws that must be won are NOT being won total scam.

  • @shockwave-zv7fh
    @shockwave-zv7fh 3 роки тому +2

    They do say that those odds only apply at the start of the game, i.e. before any cards have been sold. Would be interesting to know how many cards were sold before they were withdrawn

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      And that is exactly why the odds are misleading. If you put that on a card, most people will just look at the odds and think, "wow, i have a great chance at winning" and we all know that isn't the case

  • @paulette2032
    @paulette2032 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting video Paul. You have helped me to understand a lot more about scratch cards

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Paulette, I wasn't sure if I was going to post this video, I hope it wasn't too much talking

  • @carolsmith7986
    @carolsmith7986 2 роки тому

    Very interesting video you posted.. thanks for sharing.xx

  • @nadinemcroberts1094
    @nadinemcroberts1094 Рік тому

    I know this was uploaded in 2021, but I feel like this is still happening now. In fact, I think it's gotten worse (just my opinion lol) Thank you so much for uploading this video. Really helped me!

  • @pagrant
    @pagrant 3 роки тому +2

    yesterday We had 6 £1 pounds of the purple 150,000 and got £1 back and 6 £1 of it pud be you we got 1 win back and the result was £2 ,

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Sadly Pagrant, that is considered a decent return nowadays. I hope you get lucky soon 🤞🍀

  • @job2358
    @job2358 3 роки тому +1

    Really big eye opener, wow! I thought you quite polite tbh Paul lol I would have been a lot worse!

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Jo, I hope that you had a great Christmas. My swearing is pretty tame to be honest, but I had a right old whinge and I'm sure that you guys wouldn't have wanted to hear it 😂

    • @job2358
      @job2358 3 роки тому +1

      @@LifeofPaul I did thank you, I hope you did too!
      I didn’t see as morning you have actually opened my eyes to a lot and I’m not going to be buying as many from now on - I’m barely winning and it’s usually just money back since the £20 I won in the middle of November!
      I will be honest I’m very giddy for the syndicate 🤣 I can’t wait x

  • @rachaelthompson868
    @rachaelthompson868 3 роки тому +2

    That was a great video Paul, very informative. I must admit I've even cut back on what I buy now.. I used to spend between £50 - £70 a week, sometimes more and now I maybe spend £20 a week and even dont bother some weeks. I think lottery really need to have a rethink and shake it up. Xx

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      I agree, too many dud cards and not enough winners. I wonder if they watch the scratch card channels and care about how bad they are looking? Xx

    • @rachaelthompson868
      @rachaelthompson868 3 роки тому +2

      @@LifeofPaul probably not.. they are too busy spending the remainder of the prize money then they are to care what we even think. Just shows you how much they think our opinions are worth if they cannot even be bothered to reply to emails xx

  • @dawneccleston4895
    @dawneccleston4895 3 роки тому +1

    Morning Paul good luck

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Good Morning, I hope you are well x

    • @dawneccleston4895
      @dawneccleston4895 3 роки тому +1

      @@LifeofPaul yes thank you my son is staying with us for few days

  • @karencurrie8881
    @karencurrie8881 3 роки тому +2

    I was doing a scratchcard about 2-3years ago, can't remember what it was called but it was a honeycomb grid. I kept winning on it and it wasn't small amounts £3-£40. The card was around for about 2 months and it was suddenly withdrawn. By suddenly I mean activated cards on sale. It was there one day and gone the next from all the shops that stocked it. I asked my clued up shopkeeper why and he said lottery recalled them all.

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Hmmmm, makes you wonder doesn't it. There's no profit in giving away too much money is probably the reason

    • @bobbulgi880
      @bobbulgi880 3 роки тому +1

      This happened to a green bingo one last year and there was 6 jackpots left, never to be seen again

  • @pagrant
    @pagrant 3 роки тому +1

    My Mum won E100 on one of the pound cards a couple of years, and she asked me to double check the card, and my Dad she also ask . I be interested to see where my sister and brother in law brought it pud be you cards. Also I wonder how the charity cards shape up.,

  • @AnnaD.sScratchandcraft
    @AnnaD.sScratchandcraft 2 роки тому

    The big difference between the UK scratch cards and the US scratch cards is that the UK is run by a privated for profit company. All US are run by the respective state governments. Each have to follow the law set up by the voters as to how much must be paid out in winnings, how much paid to the dedicated organization (which is voter chosen) and how much (small percentages) to sellers, advertising, and the gov. dept. that runs it. There is no incentive to stack losers. Each pack must have a minimum $ amount of winners but can go above that amount as it may contain one or more of the Big winners. Hope this partially explains why you see more large winners on US channels.

  • @sianharris793
    @sianharris793 3 роки тому +2

    Anything is better then nothing

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      Sadly Sian, nothing is what a lot of people are getting

  • @adrianfletcher5804
    @adrianfletcher5804 3 роки тому +1

    You have to decide if the difference is enough between, those packs that were never scanned and put into circulation, prizes won and not yet claimed and winners thrown away by mistake. If you don’t believe that amount would cover the difference then your being diddled. I personally think the 5 pound cards are the worse. Much likely to pay out the standard 5er than any other card.

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      I know what you're saying Adrian and I'll let people make their own mind up. I just want people to be aware that the odds on the back of the cards are misleading and the chance of winning something is a lot less than they think

  • @dianekerrison9693
    @dianekerrison9693 3 роки тому +1

    What is the comparison with winnings on scratch cards and what is given to charity I also miss the ten pound card and I do not have a problem with gambling but the government classes everyone with a problem and I think that is unfair

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      That is so true Diane, it's like saying that if you have a drink at Christmas you're an alcoholic! What they give to Charity isn't out of the goodness of the heart, but is part of their 10 year contract agreement with the Government. They take a nice slice for themselves and their share holders out in Canada

  • @craigjonsmith
    @craigjonsmith 3 роки тому +2

    Interesting video Paul it’s definitely worth looking into but you’re wasting your time for a response from scamalot. Mr C couldn’t even receive a pen for his merchandise ffs. I’m not clever enough to get into the full details but something is definitely not right the cards the last year or so have been terrible for sure.👍🤞🤞

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +1

      Totally agree Craig, I haven't seen a big win for years and it's so common now to see only half your money back. Something isn't right for so many channels to be struggling

  • @dawneccleston4895
    @dawneccleston4895 3 роки тому +3

    Wow Paul they shouldn't be called camelot more like scamalot steal from the poor give to the rich. if they can do this to the scratchcards they could fix the lotto , thunderball, euro,

    • @LifeofPaul
      @LifeofPaul  3 роки тому +2

      I am being very careful as I don't want to get my channel in trouble. But like everyone else, I watch a lot of scratch card videos and don't see many wins, yet I see the Lottery make Billions in profits

    • @dawneccleston4895
      @dawneccleston4895 3 роки тому +1

      @@LifeofPaul it's not just you Paul that as the opinion of camalot scratch cards. iv noticed when I play them I get to no the pattern and where the card is going straight in the bin .and I like you pay out good money to play them like alot of other people we behind you Paul take care

  • @alisonalidiesel403
    @alisonalidiesel403 3 роки тому +3

    👍🏼🍀🍀🍀🎄☃️🤞🏻