Best $30 Scratchers in Ohio Right Now
Every active $30 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 November 5, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Riches | $30 | 73% | 41% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 43.5% | $80,000 |
| 2 | Monopoly 200X | $30 | 70.7% | 42.7% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 3 | 15.5% | $200,000 |
| 3 | Wild Cash Tripler | $30 | 66.3% | 41.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 48.7% | $300,000 |
| 4 | $2,000,000 Cashword | $30 | 74.4% | 38.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 17.6% | $100,000 |
| 5 | Merry Money Match | $30 | 75.7% | 31.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 79.8% | $80,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Ohio ranking.
How we rank $30 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 $30 scratcher in Ohio right now?
Royal Riches currently ranks #1 among active $30 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 73% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in Ohio?
Active $30 Ohio games currently average about 72.0% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 72.7%. 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 November 5, 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.