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 November 5, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Lucky Times 10 | $5 | 70.8% | 35.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 84.1% | $100,000 |
| 2 | Bingo Times 25 | $5 | 69.8% | 35.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 85.7% | $100,000 |
| 3 | Bonus Cash Wheel | $5 | 70.4% | 31.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 61.2% | $150,000 |
| 4 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 72.4% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 10.7% | $250 |
| 5 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 70.2% | 32% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 78.8% | $150,000 |
| 6 | Special Edition Cashword | $5 | 67.8% | 30.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 95.8% | $300,000 |
| 7 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 70.4% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 3.3% | $250 |
| 8 | 5 Times Lucky | $5 | 69.4% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 46.3% | $250,000 |
| 9 | Aces And 8s | $5 | 67.2% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 10.5% | $150,000 |
| 10 | Jackpot Party | $5 | 66% | 29.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 21.2% | $250,000 |
| 11 | Fun 5s | $5 | 68% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 25.2% | $150,000 |
| 12 | Lucky Streak | $5 | 66.6% | 28.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 62.1% | $100,000 |
| 13 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 65.4% | 27.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.8% | $150,000 |
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?
Holiday Lucky Times 10 currently ranks #1 among active $5 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 70.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Ohio?
Active $5 Ohio games currently average about 68.8% 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.