Strict budget, what price tickets?

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Cape $cratcher — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 02:48:36 GMT

Hi dollarscratcher, and welcome! I'm with omiller on trying a variety, including considering higher $ games.

Also, I'm not sure how many times you've tried scratch offs so this info might be too basic, but either way if NC games are like ones in FL most are number match, but some alternative game formats will take longer to play, like crossword, bingo, etc., which can be good if stretching out the entertainment factor is desirable.

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omiller315 — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 21:34:00 GMT

I would keep switching it up. Don't rule out a $20+$10 or even a $30. 15 $2 tickets will let you play longer and better chance at maybe getting $10 back. However I would mix in a $20 or $30 here and there to potentially find that $100 or greater. You get less tickets but better chance to find a higher value winner.. If you are looking to just have fun and make your money last longer, then stick with the $2's and 5's.

Strict budget, what price tickets?

dollarscratcher — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:29:40 GMT

Hi everyone! I recently decided I d like to purchase $30 worth of scratch off tickets each month. I m strict about my budget. I plan on purchasing the tickets in one transaction, once a month and scratching them throughout the month. My question is should I purchase...

Thirty $1 tickets

Fifteen $2

Ten $3

Six $5

Or a combination of the above? And why?

My goal is to have fun while keeping the door open for a surprise win. If I win 40 cents per dollar back I ll be m... [ More ]