Best $2 Scratchers in Ohio Right Now
Every active $2 Ohio scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated September 21, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5, $20 or $100 | $2 | 67% | 35.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 84.8% | $100 |
| 2 | $5, $20 or $100 | $2 | 63.5% | 35.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 9.0% | $100 |
| 3 | Cash Explosion Cashword | $2 | 64% | 28.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 101.8% | $20,000 |
| 4 | Magic 8 Ball | $2 | 65.5% | 26.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 68.4% | $10,000 |
| 5 | Cash Explosion 10X | $2 | 65% | 26.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 55.1% | $10,000 |
| 6 | Bingo Multiplier | $2 | 65% | 24.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 35.0% | $10,000 |
| 7 | Gnomebody is Luckier | $2 | 64% | 27.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 31.3% | $10,000 |
| 8 | Lucky Gems Multiplier | $2 | 65% | 23.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 60.7% | $5,000 |
| 9 | $100 In A Flash | $2 | 66% | 18.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 89.4% | $10,000 |
| 10 | Win It All | $2 | 63% | 22.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 26.3% | $10,000 |
| 11 | Pink Diamond | $2 | 61% | 23.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 12 | 27.7% | $10,000 |
| 12 | Set For Life | $2 | 55.5% | 21% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 38.6% | $36,500 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Ohio ranking.
How we rank $2 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Ohio Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $2 scratcher in Ohio right now?
$5, $20 or $100 currently ranks #1 among active $2 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 67% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in Ohio?
Active $2 Ohio games currently average about 63.7% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 72.8%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official Ohio Lottery feed; last updated September 21, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.