It’s not often you get a second chance, but this month, Instant Scratch-Its are giving you the chance to turn one of your eligible non-winning tickets into $1,000! And for the month of March only, we’re giving away 10 prizes of $1,000.

If you’ve got some non-winning tickets laying around and want to try turn them into $1,000, read on to learn more about the draw! 

How do I enter?

Entering the second chance draw couldn’t be easier. 

Simply visit https://www.thelott.com/secondchance

Login to your account, or follow the steps to create a new account for free.

Then select your ticket from the eligible tickets shown on screen.

You’ll need to submit the entry code from your non-winning ticket. This code is found under the second chance panel, usually in the bottom left-hand corner.

Now all that’s left to do is wait until the draw takes place.

When is it drawn?

The draw takes place on the second Wednesday of the following month.This means the draw for entries submitted in March will occur in April.

How will I be notified? 

All winners will be contacted via the details provided on their online account within a week of being drawn.

When do entries close?

There’s a new 2nd Chance Draw every month. Entries open on the first day of every month, and close on the last day.To be in the draw to win one of 10 prizes of $1,000 you must get your entries in by Wednesday 31st March 2021. 

What tickets can I enter?

Any non-winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket valued at $2 or more can be entered into the 2nd Chance Draw, but each ticket can only be entered once. If you win we will need to verify the ticket so be sure to keep your ticket somewhere safe.

The more unique tickets you enter, the more chances you have to win. 

Now that you know about the Instant Scratch-Its 2nd Chance Draw, and the boosted $1,000 prize, you better search your handbag, junk draws and car console for non-winning scratchies to enter! 

You never know, your second chance at a win could pay off!