Merry Money
State: Ohio
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:48AM EDT
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Image Credit: Ohio State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.73
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 36.76
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 8,160.77
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 163,215.48
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 326,430.95 (10.88%)
Total $40K/YR FOR 25 YRS Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $10000.00 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 18
Total $1000.00 Prizes Remaining: 38 out of 330
About "Merry Money" Scratch-Off Game in Ohio
The "Merry Money" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Ohio. The price of a ticket is $20.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.73.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Merry Money are 1 in 36.76.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 8,160.77.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 163,215.48.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:48AM EDT, approximately 10.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Ohio's Merry Money scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.00 | 600,000 | 65,789 | 1 in 5 | 1 in 4.96 | 0.77% |
| $50.00 | 120,000 | 12,846 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.41 | -1.64% |
| $100.00 | 60,000 | 6,378 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 51.18 | -2.35% |
| $500.00 | 24,000 | 2,462 | 1 in 125.01 | 1 in 132.59 | -6.06% |
| $1000.00 | 330 | 38 | 1 in 9,091.62 | 1 in 8,590.29 | 5.51% |
| $10000.00 | 18 | 1 | 1 in 166,679.61 | 1 in 326,430.95 | -95.84% |
| $40K/YR FOR 25 YRS | 4 | 1 | 1 in 750,058.24 | 1 in 326,430.95 | 56.48% |
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.