Lotology is associated with it’s own language and terminology.
See below for the common lotology terminology.
| Agent | an outlet for selling lottery tickets, and paying out claims for winning tickets. |
| Betting Slip | a paper form that is completed by the customer so it can be electronically read by a computer. |
| Camelot | the licensed UK National Lottery Operator. |
| Continuous Design | a set of tickets that while connected form a continuous picture. |
| Daily Draw | a game that takes place daily. |
| Instants | the name used by Camelot to describe their scratch cards. |
| Jackpot | the top prize in a lottery game. |
| Latex | the material used for the scratch panel on a lottery scratch card. |
| Lotology | lotology is the study, collection, and appreciation of all things related to lotteries, with a strong focus on scratch cards and instant games. |
| Lotologist | someone who practices Lotology. |
| Lucky Dip | a set of randomly generated numbers by the lottery computer, for entry into the National Lottery. |
| Mint (MT) | an unscratched ticket, that has none of the latex removed. |
| Multi Draw Ticket | a ticket that is valid for more than one Drawing. |
| National Lottery | the name used for the UK Lottery. |
| Oversize Ticket (O/S) | most tickets from around the world are of a standard size, but sometimes a lottery operator will issue a larger, more elaborate ticket for a certain type of game, or for a special occasion. These tickets usually cost more than the standard issues, but have multiple game areas and higher payouts. |
| Prize | amount that can be won on a winning lottery ticket. |
| Pull Tab | an instant lottery ticket that has paper tabs that are pulled off, instead of a latex scratch panel. |
| Recall | a game that has been taken off sale early, due to a problem or mistake on the ticket. |
| Reversals | 180 degree reversals, commonly referred to as rotated reverse or reversals, are instant scratch type lottery tickets which are found with the backs of the tickets printed in two different directions for the same issue. Whether these reversals are by design or the result of error or oversight is of no concern. |
| SC | an abbreviation used to describe a scratch card with the latex scratched off. |
| Scratch Card/Ticket | a lottery ticket with a latex panel that has to be scratched of to reveal if it’s a winner. |
| Sample Void (SV) | a sample ticket, issued by the Lottery operators so players and retails can get used to a new ticket. |
| Collectible | This is a fundamental term, referring to any lottery-related item sought by collectors. |
| Limited Edition | Crucial for collectors, these are scratch cards or other items produced in limited quantities, increasing their desirability. |
| Variant | This refers to slight variations in a scratch card design, such as minor color changes or subtle differences in the game mechanics. |
| Error Ticket | A ticket with printing errors, misspellings, or other irregularities, which can be highly sought after by collectors. |
| Hoarder | While not always a positive term, it can be used to describe someone who collects excessively without much regard for organization or curation. |
| Curation | This term emphasizes the thoughtful selection and display of a collection, focusing on quality and aesthetic appeal. |