Lucktastic Exposed — Can You Make Some Cash with It?
Lucktastic Review
Looking at Lucktastic (assuming the conceptual use of words such as Luck is Fantastic) it all seems fairly simple and straightforward. This is an application for Android and iPhones for playing scratch games online. Even better, it’s free. So what’s the catch?
Where Do I Start at Lucktastic?
Of course, the first thing players have to do is download the App on their phone, set up an account, and then start to play. Ah – the catch! You have to be a US citizen to play. More on why shortly. Let’s go back to the games. Players win tokens that can be used to get more scratches. The token value (i.e. winnings) is between $1 to $100. What a player wins is divided into what can be used to redeem and what can be used to cash in. It appears, that cashing in means trading that part of your wallet for coupons. One article referenced Amazon Gift Cards though it does look like there are other advertisers that provide coupon rewards.
Checkout our TheLotter review to know if TheLotter is exclusive to US citizens
More at Lucktastic
Consecutive day play is encouraged with the US $5,000 a US $10,000 scratch cards. To “unlock” the US $5,000 scratch card, players must play five days consecutively. Ditto for the US $10,000 scratch card but for ten days. Oops, there is also a US $25,000 sweepstakes that have terms and conditions of play.
How to Claim Winnings on Luckstatic
Players can actually cash out their account as long as it is over $10 either by receiving a check (7 – 10 business days) or using a system called Dwolla. To activate this, click on the Four Leaf Clover. It will open a menu of options. If you don’t have a Dwolla Account, it will walk you through the process of opening one. Dwolla is a US platform for money transfers. It looks pretty professional though it does look like you have to be a US citizen to register.
Please note! The Lucktastic scam notifications have nothing to do with the official app!
If you get a message/call/money request from “Lucktastic”, please post it on the Lucktastic Scam page.
How Does Lucktastic Do It?
Ah, the catch! Firstly, let’s go back to the ole you have to be a US citizen to play. This is because the site is funded by advertising. It doesn’t appear that this translates into receiving spam but instead prior to playing the scratch card, players are offered advertising to view. You do have a choice on whether you have to read before you play and it does appear that whether you do or not, does not affect winning. But, keep in mind – the more tokens you cash to play, the more advertising you are offered.
What Else?
Surfing around and reading some of the comments players have made, it does sound like the App itself might be a little sluggish, and/or your ability to play depends on how new your phone is. As I am not a US citizen, I couldn’t register to play, I did not find this out firsthand.
Lastly at Lucktastic
Given that you are not actually giving these guys any credit card details (it is free) and the game itself is very straightforward, there can’t be that many questions. But if you do, the operator of the site is Jump Ramp Games out of New York with a snail mail and email address, plus a Twitter account. There are no phone numbers. There are no terms and conditions with any information being provided only in their FAQ.
Why You Should Register with Luckstatic
Pros:
It’s free
Has an app
Why You Shouldn’t Register with Luckstatic
Cons:
You won’t win a mega jackpot
Must be a US citizen
Is Luckstatic Legit?
If you’re into playing scratch cards (I admit it, I am) and you are a US Citizen in the US (and I am not), then this could be some good fun and winnings though it’s not going to be that mega jackpot. Then again, it is free. Lucktastic gets 5.5 out of 10.
Leo Schnapp
When you try to cash in your tokens for a gift card, they tell you that you have to install 50 apps to continue.
What a load of crap!
Zion Parks
I can affirm that Lucktastic is indeed NOT a scam. I have successfully redeemed a $5 Amazon gift card with no troubles at all. The payment was swift and easy.
Lann JN
Played this game for 2 years
You can never redeem your points for anything except for magazines, that’s it
Herb Medlin
After months of trying to contact them, they dragged the case out for even more months. Numerous instances of credits not being credited and they direct me to someone else and didn’t even tell me who. Who is the publisher and how do I contact them? I was pushing for them to correct one app credit at a time. Big mistake. I have 5-6 more that have not credited. If they cannot correct one, I am convinced they cannot correct 6-7. First, they told me my device wasn’t crediting, proven wrong when it credited other apps. Their issue doesn’t appear to be on my end at all. It looks more like their sponsors and their systems are not properly coordinated. I can see that from here.
I have also filed a formal complaint with the BBB. They ended up closing the complaint even though it was not settled. What good is the BBB if they don’t look out for the consumer?
Below is an actual copy and paste of the email I received from them earlier today. It pretty much sums up them passing the buck. It is not my responsibility to do their legwork and correct their mistakes with their sponsors/vendors/ partners or whatever you care to call them.
My experience with Lucktastic has been an absolute nightmare. I have spent more time playing email tag with them trying to correct one issue than bothering with any more of their apps.
It likely cost them more in time and effort to play email tag with me than it does to simply audit the account and properly credit it.
Actual email from their customer service… Note the link I was given (support @lucktastic.com). It is to the same lucktastic support I contacted in the first place!
Reward Help via dfvxqpvf31ybejlz.nu3y.3-pf03eaa.na131.bnc.salesforce.com
Thu, Sep 12, 5:59 PM (6 hours ago)
to me
Greetings!
Thank you for your patience, I’m happy to help you today!
Our deepest apologies for these technical issues you are experiencing. It looks like we’re unable to successfully deliver the Coins to your Lucktastic: Win Prizes, Gift Cards & Real Rewards account due to an in-app error.
To have this resolved as quickly as possible, I advise you to contact the publisher of this offer and explain to him the issue you’re experiencing, and ask them to update your account and re-credit you the 9,400 Tokens since we are unable to do so a second time.
You can contact them here:
support @lucktastic.com
Thanks for your patience with us and please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!
Sincerely,
Andrea S.
Tapjoy Reward Specialist.
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Michelle
I have been playing almost 3 years and not once have I been able to get a gift card. Every time I go in to redeem my point for a gift card I get a pop up saying coming soon, this has been going on for 2 years. I have almost a million points that I cannot use and quit playing 2 months ago because it’s a waste of time playing because you will never get to purchase a gift card. Have written the company several times with no response back. This app is one big scam!