One of the most prevalent theories when it comes to scratch-offs is the “white line” hypothesis—i.e. buying the tickets on a roll of scratch-offs that are on or near the bold white line on a roll.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - For Today’s Good Question, DC asks, “Why don’t they paint white lines on the sides of some county roads? I remember they used to when I was 16 and started driving?” Those ...