Passenger Spends Big on Ryanair Scratch Cards, Wins Zero Prizes
A man travelling on a Ryanair flight decided to conduct an unusual experiment by purchasing every single scratch card available on the aircraft. His friend, Ethan, was curious to see if he could strike it lucky with a bulk buy, but the outcome left both of them completely stunned.
The Scratch Card Spree Documented on TikTok
The story was shared in a TikTok video by Vik, known online as Vikkstar, who documented the entire travel journey. In the video, Vik explained that Ethan had bought every scratch card on the flight, amounting to a total of 68 packets. The pair then began the tedious process of scratching off each card, one by one.
Despite their efforts, they did not win a single prize. The situation became so involved that other passengers on the plane started to help them scratch the cards, yet nobody managed to secure any winnings. At one point, someone was heard shouting, "No one won anything," highlighting the collective disappointment.
Online Reactions and Speculation
Since the video was posted, it has garnered thousands of views, with viewers quickly sharing their thoughts in the comments. One person joked, "100% they won't allow mass buying on the flight again, lol," while another claimed, "I am cabin crew for Ryanair and there is so much more that you don't know."
Others questioned the odds of winning on such scratch cards, with one commenter noting, "I wonder how many people have ever won money on those." A fourth shared a personal anecdote, recalling a time they won £26 in on-board vouchers and hearing a cabin crew member remark, "someone's actually won," underscoring how rare victories are.
The Controversy Surrounding Ryanair Scratch Cards
This incident is not the first to draw attention to Ryanair's scratch cards. A report from 2016 revealed that jackpot winners are entered into a separate draw for a chance to win a €1 million prize. In this secondary draw, winners must select from 125 envelopes, with only one containing the top prize.
At the time, Ryanair stated that other envelopes contain €50,000, and that one car is won monthly in the draw, along with other cash prizes up to €5,000. However, the odds of winning the jackpot were reported to be approximately 1.2 billion to one. To put this in perspective, winning the Lotto is said to have odds of one in 45 million, while EuroMillions odds are around 139 million to one.
Unlike the National Lottery, which limits purchases to 10 scratch cards per transaction, it is unclear how many cards can be bought on Ryanair flights. The airline was approached for comment when this story initially surfaced, but no response has been detailed.
If gambling is causing distress to you or someone you know, resources like GambleAware offer assistance and support. This experiment serves as a stark reminder of the slim chances associated with such games of chance, even when buying in bulk.
