Best $50 Scratchers in Ohio Right Now
Every active $50 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 | Ultimate $5,000,000 | $50 | 75.1% | 45.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 68.8% | $200,000 |
| 2 | Millionaire Blowout | $50 | 68.7% | 49.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 3 | 96.2% | $40,000 |
| 3 | 50th Anniversary | $50 | 77.2% | 40.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 19.1% | $600,000 |
| 4 | Billion | $50 | 72.9% | 38.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 36.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | VIP Millions | $50 | 70.5% | 39.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 15.6% | $50,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Ohio ranking.
How we rank $50 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 $50 scratcher in Ohio right now?
Ultimate $5,000,000 currently ranks #1 among active $50 Ohio scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 75.1% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $50 scratchers worth it in Ohio?
Active $50 Ohio games currently average about 72.9% 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.