$1,000 Tax Free

State: Ohio

Last Updated: 12/19/2025 at 08:38AM EST

$1,000 Tax Free scratch-off from Ohio Lottery

Image Credit: Ohio State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.51

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 22.54

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 295.43

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,151,002.71 (28.78%)

Total $1389.00 Prizes Remaining: 3,896 out of 13,600

Total $500.00 Prizes Remaining: 572 out of 2,000

Total $250.00 Prizes Remaining: 1,128 out of 4,000

About "$1,000 Tax Free" Scratch-Off in Ohio

The "$1,000 Tax Free" scratch-off 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 3.51.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000 Tax Free are 1 in 22.54.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 295.43.

As of the last update on 12/19/2025 at 08:38AM EST, approximately 28.78% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Ohio's $1,000 Tax Free scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "$1,000 Tax Free"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$20.00	800,000	231,228	1 in 5	1 in 4.98	0.44%
$50.00	160,000	45,618	1 in 25	1 in 25.23	-0.93%
$100.00	160,000	45,479	1 in 25	1 in 25.31	-1.23%
$250.00	4,000	1,128	1 in 1,000	1 in 1,020.39	-2.04%
$500.00	2,000	572	1 in 2,000	1 in 2,012.24	-0.61%
$1389.00	13,600	3,896	1 in 294.12	1 in 295.43	-0.45%

Prize: $20.00

Total Prizes: 800,000

Prizes Remaining: 231,228

Starting Odds: 1 in 5

Current Odds: 1 in 4.98

Change in Odds: 0.44%

Prize: $50.00

Total Prizes: 160,000

Prizes Remaining: 45,618

Starting Odds: 1 in 25

Current Odds: 1 in 25.23

Change in Odds: -0.93%

Prize: $100.00

Total Prizes: 160,000

Prizes Remaining: 45,479

Starting Odds: 1 in 25

Current Odds: 1 in 25.31

Change in Odds: -1.23%

Prize: $250.00

Total Prizes: 4,000

Prizes Remaining: 1,128

Starting Odds: 1 in 1,000

Current Odds: 1 in 1,020.39

Change in Odds: -2.04%

Prize: $500.00

Total Prizes: 2,000

Prizes Remaining: 572

Starting Odds: 1 in 2,000

Current Odds: 1 in 2,012.24

Change in Odds: -0.61%

Prize: $1389.00

Total Prizes: 13,600

Prizes Remaining: 3,896

Starting Odds: 1 in 294.12

Current Odds: 1 in 295.43

Change in Odds: -0.45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "$1,000 Tax Free"?

Each ticket costs $20, 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 "$1,000 Tax Free"?

The top prize you can win playing $1,000 Tax Free is $1389.00.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$1,000 Tax Free"?

The smallest prize for $1,000 Tax Free is $20.00.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.51.

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.