Instants (Scratchies)
Most Australian lottery companies offer "Scratchies" or instants which can be purchased at outlets. Player scratch and try to match numbers, complete puzzles or reveal codes to obtain a prize. Instants come in many varieties, usually at $1.10, $2, $3, $4, $5 and $10 price levels. Although games are often shared between lottery companies, scratchies purchased in one Australian state are not often exchangeable in another.
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