Buzz Words

State: Ohio
Last Updated: 10/05/2025 at 09:07AM EDT
Buzz Words scratch-off from Ohio Lottery

Image Credit: Ohio State Lottery

Ticket Price: $1

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.81

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 11,140.65

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,172,426.88 (21.73%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 15 out of 50

Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 53 out of 300

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 127 out of 750

About "Buzz Words" Scratch-Off in Ohio

The "Buzz Words" scratch-off 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 11,140.65.

As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:07AM EDT, approximately 21.73% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Ohio's Buzz Words scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Buzz Words"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$1700,000170,1711 in 14.281 in 12.7710.6%
$2575,000126,0251 in 17.381 in 17.240.84%
$3350,00071,3491 in 28.561 in 30.45
$4200,00038,5851 in 49.981 in 56.3
$5150,00028,4281 in 66.641 in 76.42
$1050,0008,5011 in 199.911 in 255.55
$2050,0008,0761 in 199.911 in 269
$502,0003181 in 4,997.831 in 6,831.53
$1007501271 in 13,327.551 in 17,105.72
$200300531 in 33,318.871 in 40,989.19
$50050151 in 199,913.221 in 144,828.4627.55%
Prize: $1
Total Prizes: 700,000
Prizes Remaining: 170,171
Starting Odds: 1 in 14.28
Current Odds: 1 in 12.77
Change in Odds: 10.6%
Prize: $2
Total Prizes: 575,000
Prizes Remaining: 126,025
Starting Odds: 1 in 17.38
Current Odds: 1 in 17.24
Change in Odds: 0.84%
Prize: $3
Total Prizes: 350,000
Prizes Remaining: 71,349
Starting Odds: 1 in 28.56
Current Odds: 1 in 30.45
Change in Odds:
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 200,000
Prizes Remaining: 38,585
Starting Odds: 1 in 49.98
Current Odds: 1 in 56.3
Change in Odds:
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 150,000
Prizes Remaining: 28,428
Starting Odds: 1 in 66.64
Current Odds: 1 in 76.42
Change in Odds:
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 50,000
Prizes Remaining: 8,501
Starting Odds: 1 in 199.91
Current Odds: 1 in 255.55
Change in Odds:
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 50,000
Prizes Remaining: 8,076
Starting Odds: 1 in 199.91
Current Odds: 1 in 269
Change in Odds:
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 2,000
Prizes Remaining: 318
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,997.83
Current Odds: 1 in 6,831.53
Change in Odds:
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 750
Prizes Remaining: 127
Starting Odds: 1 in 13,327.55
Current Odds: 1 in 17,105.72
Change in Odds:
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 300
Prizes Remaining: 53
Starting Odds: 1 in 33,318.87
Current Odds: 1 in 40,989.19
Change in Odds:
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 50
Prizes Remaining: 15
Starting Odds: 1 in 199,913.22
Current Odds: 1 in 144,828.46
Change in Odds: 27.55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scratch-off price of "Buzz Words"?

Each ticket costs $1, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Buzz Words"?

The grand prize you can win playing "Buzz Words" is $500.

What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Buzz Words"?

The smallest prize for "Buzz Words" is $1.

What were the original odds of winning any prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.81.

How are the odds calculated for Ohio scratch-offs?

The odds and statistics for Ohio's scratch-offs are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Ohio's scratch-offs.

  • Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Ohio lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.

Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Ohio lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?

Games, prizes, and odds for Ohio scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official Ohio Lottery Website.

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