Buzz Words
State: Ohio
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:51AM EDT
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Image Credit: Ohio State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.81
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 10,991.84
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,286,303.63 (22.87%)
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 15 out of 50
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 58 out of 300
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 135 out of 750
About "Buzz Words" Scratch-Off Game in Ohio
The "Buzz Words" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Ohio. The price of a ticket is $1.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.81.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Buzz Words are 1 in 10,991.84.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:51AM EDT, approximately 22.87% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Ohio's Buzz Words scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 700,000 | 178,001 | 1 in 14.28 | 1 in 12.84 | 10.05% |
| $2 | 575,000 | 132,729 | 1 in 17.38 | 1 in 17.23 | 0.91% |
| $3 | 350,000 | 75,337 | 1 in 28.56 | 1 in 30.35 | -6.26% |
| $4 | 200,000 | 40,909 | 1 in 49.98 | 1 in 55.89 | -11.82% |
| $5 | 150,000 | 30,150 | 1 in 66.64 | 1 in 75.83 | -13.8% |
| $10 | 50,000 | 9,043 | 1 in 199.91 | 1 in 252.83 | -26.47% |
| $20 | 50,000 | 8,607 | 1 in 199.91 | 1 in 265.63 | -32.87% |
| $50 | 2,000 | 339 | 1 in 4,997.83 | 1 in 6,744.26 | -34.94% |
| $100 | 750 | 135 | 1 in 13,327.55 | 1 in 16,935.58 | -27.07% |
| $200 | 300 | 58 | 1 in 33,318.87 | 1 in 39,419.03 | -18.31% |
| $500 | 50 | 15 | 1 in 199,913.22 | 1 in 152,420.24 | 23.76% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Ohio Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Ohio's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Ohio's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Ohio lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Ohio scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for Ohio scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Ohio Lottery website.