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 September 21, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bingo Times 25 | $5 | 69.6% | 35.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 97.4% | $100,000 |
| 2 | Bonus Cash Wheel | $5 | 70.2% | 31.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 68.8% | $150,000 |
| 3 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 72.8% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 25.2% | $250 |
| 4 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 69.6% | 32.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 87.2% | $150,000 |
| 5 | Special Edition Cashword | $5 | 68.2% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 110.6% | $300,000 |
| 6 | $25, $50 or $250 | $5 | 70.2% | 35.3% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 3.3% | $250 |
| 7 | Jackpot Party | $5 | 68.6% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 25.5% | $250,000 |
| 8 | Aces And 8s | $5 | 66.6% | 31.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 18.6% | $150,000 |
| 9 | 5 Times Lucky | $5 | 68.6% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 63.1% | $250,000 |
| 10 | Fun 5s | $5 | 68.4% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 35.6% | $150,000 |
| 11 | Lucky Streak | $5 | 67% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 87.4% | $100,000 |
| 12 | Cash Explosion 25X | $5 | 65.2% | 27.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 7.2% | $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?
Bingo Times 25 currently ranks #1 among active $5 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 69.6% 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 72.8%. 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.