The difference between the online version and physical tickets
Online scratch cards and physical lottery tickets are based on one principle - the opening of hidden information to determine the winnings. However, the way of implementation, the control of honesty and the functionality of these formats have significant differences.
1) Place and method of purchase
Physical tickets are sold at retail outlets: kiosks, supermarkets, post offices. They can only be purchased offline.
Online scratch cards are available on casino sites, lottery operators or 24/7 mobile apps, without being tied to a location.
2) Draw process and technology
Physical tickets: the result is encrypted under a protective layer, formed in advance at the printing stage, stored in a material form.
Online versions: the total is determined by the random number generator (RNG) at the start of the game, and the visual "erase" is an element of graphic animation.
3) Honesty and control
Physical tickets require trust in the lottery operator, their protection is a combination of printing technologies and serial numbers.
Online scratchcards use certified RNG, auditing by independent laboratories and data encryption, which allows you to check the integrity of the algorithm.
4) Convenience and availability
Offline: need a personal purchase, limited choice at the point of sale, risk of ticket loss.
Online: instant access, saving game history, automatic transfer of winnings to the balance.
5) Functionality and variability
Physical tickets offer a fixed design and mechanics, they cannot be changed.
Online scratch cards allow you to introduce additional levels, bonus games, animation, plot elements, progressive jackpots.
6) Payout rate
Physical tickets: Winning requires presenting a ticket and sometimes waiting for an application to be processed.
Online: Payments are credited automatically and instantly once the draw is complete.
7) Anonymity and confidentiality
Physical: The purchase is possible anonymously, but a big win would require a personal visit and data disclosure.
Online: registration is required, but the data is protected and does not require physical presence.
Conclusion:
1) Place and method of purchase
Physical tickets are sold at retail outlets: kiosks, supermarkets, post offices. They can only be purchased offline.
Online scratch cards are available on casino sites, lottery operators or 24/7 mobile apps, without being tied to a location.
2) Draw process and technology
Physical tickets: the result is encrypted under a protective layer, formed in advance at the printing stage, stored in a material form.
Online versions: the total is determined by the random number generator (RNG) at the start of the game, and the visual "erase" is an element of graphic animation.
3) Honesty and control
Physical tickets require trust in the lottery operator, their protection is a combination of printing technologies and serial numbers.
Online scratchcards use certified RNG, auditing by independent laboratories and data encryption, which allows you to check the integrity of the algorithm.
4) Convenience and availability
Offline: need a personal purchase, limited choice at the point of sale, risk of ticket loss.
Online: instant access, saving game history, automatic transfer of winnings to the balance.
5) Functionality and variability
Physical tickets offer a fixed design and mechanics, they cannot be changed.
Online scratch cards allow you to introduce additional levels, bonus games, animation, plot elements, progressive jackpots.
6) Payout rate
Physical tickets: Winning requires presenting a ticket and sometimes waiting for an application to be processed.
Online: Payments are credited automatically and instantly once the draw is complete.
7) Anonymity and confidentiality
Physical: The purchase is possible anonymously, but a big win would require a personal visit and data disclosure.
Online: registration is required, but the data is protected and does not require physical presence.
Conclusion:
- The main difference between online scratch cards and physical tickets is the digitalization of the entire process - from generating a result to getting a win. The virtual format provides greater accessibility, mechanic flexibility, fast payouts and transparent integrity controls, while paper tickets remain a simple but limited offline-linked counterpart.
