$1,000 Tax Free

State: Ohio

Last Updated: 02/03/2026 at 09:17AM 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 22.58

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 295.54

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,097,025.93 (27.43%)

Total $1389.00 Prizes Remaining: 3,712 out of 13,600

Total $500.00 Prizes Remaining: 549 out of 2,000

Total $250.00 Prizes Remaining: 1,074 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 22.58.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 295.54.

As of the last update on 02/03/2026 at 09:17AM EST, approximately 27.43% 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	220,513	1 in 5	1 in 4.97	0.5%
$50.00	160,000	43,439	1 in 25	1 in 25.25	-1.02%
$100.00	160,000	43,256	1 in 25	1 in 25.36	-1.45%
$250.00	4,000	1,074	1 in 1,000	1 in 1,021.44	-2.14%
$500.00	2,000	549	1 in 2,000	1 in 1,998.23	0.09%
$1389.00	13,600	3,712	1 in 294.12	1 in 295.54	-0.48%

Prize: $20.00

Total Prizes: 800,000

Prizes Remaining: 220,513

Starting Odds: 1 in 5

Current Odds: 1 in 4.97

Change in Odds: 0.5%

Prize: $50.00

Total Prizes: 160,000

Prizes Remaining: 43,439

Starting Odds: 1 in 25

Current Odds: 1 in 25.25

Change in Odds: -1.02%

Prize: $100.00

Total Prizes: 160,000

Prizes Remaining: 43,256

Starting Odds: 1 in 25

Current Odds: 1 in 25.36

Change in Odds: -1.45%

Prize: $250.00

Total Prizes: 4,000

Prizes Remaining: 1,074

Starting Odds: 1 in 1,000

Current Odds: 1 in 1,021.44

Change in Odds: -2.14%

Prize: $500.00

Total Prizes: 2,000

Prizes Remaining: 549

Starting Odds: 1 in 2,000

Current Odds: 1 in 1,998.23

Change in Odds: 0.09%

Prize: $1389.00

Total Prizes: 13,600

Prizes Remaining: 3,712

Starting Odds: 1 in 294.12

Current Odds: 1 in 295.54

Change in Odds: -0.48%

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.