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THE BIG SPIN AND THE BIGGER SPIN
THE BIG SPIN AND THE BIGGER SPIN
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HOW TO PLAY

Three ways to play and win, including a chance to spin for the top prize. THE BIG SPIN and THE BIGGER SPIN are two Instant scratch games that offers players the chance to Scratch, Watch and Spin.

OBJECT OF THE GAME

Players can choose to buy and scratch a BIG SPIN or BIGGER SPIN ticket for a chance to win instantly, or advance to a Watch ‘N Win style game offering even larger prizes, including a chance to visit the OLG Prize Centre and spin a giant wheel for larger prizes, live on camera.

A hand is shown holding a coin.

Scratch

 

BIG SPIN: To win an instant cash prize from $5 to $100,000 or a “SPIN” prize.

BIGGER SPIN: To win an instant cash prize from $10 up to $150,000 or a “SPIN” prize.

A lottery terminal screen is shown.

wATCH

 

BIG SPIN: If the prize won is “SPIN” watch the animated wheel on the lottery terminal in store and win a guaranteed prize from $10 to $10,000 or BIG SPIN.

BIGGER SPIN: If the prize won is “SPIN” watch the animated wheel on the lottery terminal in-store to win a guaranteed prize from $20 to $150,000 or BIGGER SPIN.

A wheel is shown with various levels of prize ranges represented in dollar signs.

Spin

 

BIG SPIN: The BIG SPIN Wheel for a guaranteed prize from $100,000 to $500,000.

BIGGER SPIN: The BIGGER SPIN Wheel for a guaranteed prize from $500,000 to $1,000,000.

BIG OR BIGGER?

Big Spin and Bigger Spin tickets overlap each other with the words ‘VS.’ in the middle.

The BIG SPIN costs $5 to play and has prize range of $5 – $500,000.

The BIGGER SPIN costs $10 to play with double the prize range from $10–$1,000,000 and features two additional scratch games per ticket.

Not sure which one to choose? Each ticket is a random shot at winning, and the odds—depending on if you choose BIG or BIGGER—are the same for each ticket. In this situation, it’s best to choose the ticket that fits your entertainment budget.

Learn more about the odds for each

HOW TO PLAY IN 5 EASY STEPS

  • A table with three budget levels represented by dollar signs are shown, with the middle option ticked off.
    1

    Set a Budget. Scratch tickets are fun, but still a form of gambling. Treat them like any other entertainment you spend money on.

  • A hand is shown holding a coin in front of the Big Spin and Bigger Spin instant tickets.
    2

    Scratch Your Ticket. Ask your retailer for either THE BIG SPIN ($5) or BIGGER SPIN ($10) and scratch the game areas.

  • A hand is holding a mobile phone next to a lottery ticket scanner.
    3

    Check Your Ticket. See if you won by checking at your retailer, online at OLG.ca, or use the OLG App. Learn more here.

  • A screen shows a face of a spinning wheel with the word SPIN.
    4

    Watch. If your scratch ticket prize is a “SPIN”, then you get a guaranteed prize from the animated wheel on the lottery terminal in store.

  • A wheel is shown with various prize amounts.
    5

    Spin. If the in-store wheel lands on BIG or BIGGER SPIN, then you’ve won the chance to spin THE BIG SPIN or BIGGER SPIN Wheel for a guaranteed prize!

1. SET A BUDGET

Playing an Instant ticket is a form of gambling. Treat it as part of your entertainment budget -cash you’d spend on a movie or popcorn.

Scratch tickets are often impulse buys, so it helps to plan how much you’re willing to spend in a week.

Tip

Track your spend. It’s easy to lose track, so tracking exactly how much you spend and win in a month can help you stay within your budget.

2. SCRATCH YOUR TICKET

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3. CHECK YOUR TICKET

A hand is holding a mobile phone next to a lottery ticket scanner.

After you’ve scratched the ticket, double check the instructions on the back to see if your ticket is a winner. Scratch the Scratch & Scan area completely to reveal the barcode, then scan it using the ticket checker at OLG authorized retailers or ask a participating retailer to scan it at the lottery terminal. You can also scan it with the OLG App.

Tip

Don’t forget to sign your ticket!

4. WATCH

BIG SPIN

If the prize won is “SPIN” on your BIG SPIN ticket, you win a guaranteed prize ranging from $10 to $10,000 or a BIG SPIN. Visit a lottery retailer to validate your ticket and watch the animated wheel on the customer display unit spin to reveal your prize.

BIGGER SPIN

If the prize won is “SPIN” on your BIGGER SPIN ticket, you win a guaranteed prize ranging from $20 to $150,000 or a BIGGER SPIN. Visit a lottery retailer to validate your ticket and watch the animated wheel on the customer display unit spin to reveal your prize.

5. SPIN

A wheel is shown with various prize amounts.

THE BIG SPIN

If the animated wheel lands on BIG SPIN, you win a spin on THE BIG SPIN Wheel at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto for a guaranteed prize ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

THE BIGGER SPIN

If the animated wheel lands on BIGGER SPIN, you win a spin on THE BIGGER SPIN wheel at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto for a guaranteed prize ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000!

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