Are you interested in the Ohio lottery? Do you know the difference between scratch-offs and draw games? Do the odds of winning the grand prize in Mega Millions or Powerball intimidate you? Let us introduce you to an alternative game that is still exciting and has better odds — scratch-off games!
Ohio lottery scratch-off tickets offer many ways to join the fun with ticket prices to fit any budget.
Types of Scratch-Off Tickets in Ohio
As of today, Ohio offers 74 different scratch-offs. Prices for Ohio’s scratch-off games range significantly, from $1 to $50 for a single ticket. There are seven price levels for Ohio’s scratch-off lottery tickets: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $30 and $50. The higher the cost of the ticket, the larger the prizes potentially available.
Each scratch-off game has a set number of prizes available for that game. Each game also has its own rules for winning. If a game interests you, check the Ohio lottery website to see what prizes are still available and instructions on how to participate.
Tips For Increasing Your Chances of Winning Scratch-Off Games
Here are some tips to increase your chances of winning a prize:
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Get scratch-offs that have the most prizes still available. Since each Ohio lottery scratch-off has a limited number of prizes, it's important to know if any of the top prizes have been won.
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Try different lottery retailers. One lottery retailer might not be a winner, but maybe you’ll have more luck across the street at a location with fewer customers.
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Make your budget stretch by considering multiples of lower-priced tickets instead of one expensive ticket. For example, let’s say you have $20 to spend. Instead of one $20 ticket with larger prizes but lower odds, you could opt for two $10 tickets, four $5 tickets or even 10 $2 tickets. (Keep in mind that the least expensive tickets offer the smallest rewards. For example, the top prize for Aces High, a $1 lottery ticket, is $500, whereas for just $1 more, you can get a game like Cash Wheel, where the top prize is $10,000. Even $2 tickets offer a significant improvement in prize potential.)
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Consider getting your tickets in bulk. If you want $2 scratch-offs and you have $20 to spend, select one or two games and get multiple tickets for those games instead of spreading your $20 around among several games.
Hold onto your non-winning scratch-off lottery tickets! The Ohio lottery often offers second-chance drawings, so you could still win a prize even if your ticket isn’t a winner. Join MyLottoRewards to enter your non-winning ticket code for an additional chance to win a prize.
How to Choose the Right Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets
Remember, there is no guaranteed way to win scratch-off games any more than with draw games. Participating in the Ohio lottery scratch-offs should be counted in your budget to make sure you don’t overspend on tickets. To review your odds, check the fine print on your ticket, as it varies by game. The fine print will have the rules and the odds of winning.
Play responsibility by setting a budget and sticking to it!
Join the Scratch-Off Fun!
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Have fun scratching and good luck!
