The History Of Scratch Games
Scratch cards, also known as scratch off or scratch out tickets,
are one of the newer developments in online gaming.
While lotteries have been prominent worldwide since ancient
history, the scratch card was invented in the 1970s by several
American computer scientists. It brought to life a revolutionary
concept: the instant lottery, with instant gratification.
One of the first scratch-off lottery tickets, called The Instant
Game, was launched by the Massachusetts State Lottery in the mid
1970s.
Many national and state lottos caught on quickly and
began to offer scratch off games. A turning point at which
scratch cards became particularly popular was when AstroMed Inc
, an American company based in Rhode Island, patented a Scratch
Card in 1987.
Scratch cards have been used for several causes, including
charities, federal associations, and as a means of advertising.
Since these instant win cards are associated with such
activities, they appeal to a broad audience worldwide.
Heading into the 21st century, the traditional printed scratch
card seems to have become a thing of the past.
Virtually an
online lotto, online scratch games deliver instant cash in a
more enticing and entertaining way than a conventional lottery
or raffle.
