Online lottery scratch cards via the internet or online version or even the traditional lottery cards that will be usually purchased from lottery stands. The card's prize money is dependent upon clicking on the designated buttons. This reveals the desired information, which is necessary if the player is to understand whether or not to purchase the card or not. The opportunity of winning the prize is dependent upon the company hosting the lottery game. The chances vary from game to game and from company to company.

Scratch cards are basically of two kinds: the web based cards and also the downloadable version of scratch cards.

Web Based Scratch cards are most often available. They don't require any special software and will be played on any computer having an Internet connection. The browser's Flash is used to play this game. These sort of cards will also be used by certain charitable institutions who raise money for their causes by organizing and hosting these games.