Best $5 Scratchers in Ohio Right Now
Every active $5 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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let It Snow | $5 | 66.8% | 46.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 12.6% | $150,000 |
| 2 | Bingo Times 25 | $5 | 70% | 35.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 114.2% | $100,000 |
| 3 | Queen of Hearts | $5 | 67.6% | 38.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 12.9% | $75,000 |
| 4 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 73% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 48.1% | $250 |
| 5 | Joker's Wild | $5 | 66.4% | 34.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 11.3% | $100,000 |
| 6 | Bonus Cash Wheel | $5 | 69.8% | 31.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 88.9% | $150,000 |
| 7 | Set For Life | $5 | 62.8% | 35% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 8.6% | $52,000 |
| 8 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 70% | 32.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 98.6% | $150,000 |
| 9 | Linked Wins | $5 | 70.2% | 32% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 13.6% | $100,000 |
| 10 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 70.4% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 3.5% | $250 |
| 11 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 70.4% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 2.9% | $250 |
| 12 | Aces And 8s | $5 | 67.8% | 32% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 37.5% | $150,000 |
| 13 | Fun 5s | $5 | 69.4% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 58.8% | $150,000 |
| 14 | Special Edition Cashword | $5 | 67.2% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 31.7% | $300,000 |
| 15 | Win Big | $5 | 67.8% | 30% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 29.4% | $100,000 |
| 16 | Jackpot Party | $5 | 67.4% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 34.4% | $250,000 |
| 17 | 3 Stooges Pie Payout | $5 | 68.8% | 28.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 26.9% | $100,000 |
| 18 | Invaders from the Planet Moolah | $5 | 67% | 30.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 11.8% | $150,000 |
| 19 | Plinko | $5 | 70.8% | 26.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 36.2% | $100,000 |
| 20 | Holiday Lucky Times 10 | $5 | 64.6% | 31.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 8.1% | $100,000 |
| 21 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 65.8% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 9.6% | $150,000 |
| 22 | Special Edition Cashword | $5 | 48.2% | 24.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 5.1% | $300,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Ohio ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in Ohio right now?
Let It Snow currently ranks #1 among active $5 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Ohio?
Active $5 Ohio games currently average about 67.4% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 72.9%. 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 July 13, 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.