The latest technology also allows for non-lottery usage such as virtual fundraisers where the online scratch card is used to attract attention to a cause and to act as a vehicle for donations.
After installing the software, it connects to the online card service provider and handles contact without browser support.
In 2011, it was announced that American slot machine manufacturer International Game Technology entered into partnership with Neogames to supply their slot machine game themes for online scratch cards.
[2] In the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man, the National Lottery donates profits from online scratch cards to various charity and non-profit organizations.
[3] Some people are critical of online scratch cards as they say they market different themes that are considered “retro children’s games” such as Mousetrap and Connect 4.