I'm a lottery expert - here's why you should skip festive holiday scratchers and the games you shoul
A SELF-proclaimed lotto expert has said you should skip festive holiday scratchers when trying to earn some Christmas cash.
Kier Stone says although the seasonal games may look tempting, they actually offer just a small chance of scooping the jackpot.
She shared her three golden rules to winning with other scratch-off enthusiasts in a TikTok video.
The dedicated player has built up her knowledge of the betting system over the years after becoming hooked on them.
Kier told her followers they would have the best chance at winning if they followed her handy tips.
She first urged people to always buy the same game in multiples - as inevitably, it offers you more chances of success.
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The TikToker then went on to explain her reason for boycotting festive holiday scratchers.
She said that the Christmas edition scratch-offs "have the worst odds", so it's best to buy a ticket that is unthemed.
Her final piece of advice to scratch-off lovers was that new games that pop up in your local store "are luckier" than the usual stale options.
The lotto pro left her followers impressed with her knowledge and experience, although some disagreed with her game plan.
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One commented: "That's crazy! I've always done pretty well with holiday tickets."
Another said: "I just bought 5 new tickets, didn't win anything?"
And a third added: "I don't think new games are luckier I just think there are more big wins because it just came out and hasn't been played much."
The informative clip racked up a whopping 55,000 views on the video-sharing platform.
We previously told how a scratch-off whizz shared her easy tips to increase your chances of winning.
Natasha Gabrielle told players to first find out if the top prizes are still available before purchasing a ticket.
It's always a better idea to put money towards a ticket with a small possibility of winning a big unclaimed prize, rather than spend it on a game where only small prizes are left, she said.
Players should also keep an eye on the expiration date on a ticket too.
Some people might not have realised scratch-off tickets can actually expire - so make sure you claim it promptly.
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Another lottery aficionado revealed three mistakes would-be winners should avoid when buying scratch-off cards.
And this lottery winner also shared the tried and true strategy she uses every time she buys a ticket.
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