$25, $50 or $250

State: Ohio

Last Updated: 05/25/2026 at 10:03AM EDT

$25, $50 or $250 scratch-off from Ohio Lottery

Image Credit: Ohio State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Starting Odds: 1 in 8.29

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,663.34

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

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,118,422.26 (68.66%)

Total $250.00 Prizes Remaining: 2,476 out of 3,600

Total $50.00 Prizes Remaining: 82,071 out of 120,000

Total $25.00 Prizes Remaining: 412,247 out of 600,000

About "$25, $50 or $250" Scratch-Off in Ohio

The "$25, $50 or $250" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in Ohio. The price of a ticket is $5.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 8.29.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $25, $50 or $250 are 1 in 1,663.34.

As of the last update on 05/25/2026 at 10:03AM EDT, approximately 68.66% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Ohio's $25, $50 or $250 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "$25, $50 or $250"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$25.00	600,000	412,247	1 in 10	1 in 9.99	0.08%
$50.00	120,000	82,071	1 in 49.99	1 in 50.18	-0.39%
$250.00	3,600	2,476	1 in 1,666.29	1 in 1,663.34	0.18%

Prize: $25.00

Total Prizes: 600,000

Prizes Remaining: 412,247

Starting Odds: 1 in 10

Current Odds: 1 in 9.99

Change in Odds: 0.08%

Prize: $50.00

Total Prizes: 120,000

Prizes Remaining: 82,071

Starting Odds: 1 in 49.99

Current Odds: 1 in 50.18

Change in Odds: -0.39%

Prize: $250.00

Total Prizes: 3,600

Prizes Remaining: 2,476

Starting Odds: 1 in 1,666.29

Current Odds: 1 in 1,663.34

Change in Odds: 0.18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "$25, $50 or $250"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "$25, $50 or $250"?

The top prize you can win playing $25, $50 or $250 is $250.00.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$25, $50 or $250"?

The smallest prize for $25, $50 or $250 is $25.00.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 8.29.

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.

Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.