$1,000 Tax Free

State: Ohio

Last Updated: 03/20/2026 at 10:10AM EDT

$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 22.59

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 296.44

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,039,303.98 (25.98%)

Total $1389.00 Prizes Remaining: 3,506 out of 13,600

Total $500.00 Prizes Remaining: 523 out of 2,000

Total $250.00 Prizes Remaining: 1,003 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 22.59.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 296.44.

As of the last update on 03/20/2026 at 10:10AM EDT, approximately 25.98% 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	208,944	1 in 5	1 in 4.97	0.52%
$50.00	160,000	41,154	1 in 25	1 in 25.25	-1.02%
$100.00	160,000	40,968	1 in 25	1 in 25.37	-1.47%
$250.00	4,000	1,003	1 in 1,000	1 in 1,036.2	-3.62%
$500.00	2,000	523	1 in 2,000	1 in 1,987.2	0.64%
$1389.00	13,600	3,506	1 in 294.12	1 in 296.44	-0.79%

Prize: $20.00

Total Prizes: 800,000

Prizes Remaining: 208,944

Starting Odds: 1 in 5

Current Odds: 1 in 4.97

Change in Odds: 0.52%

Prize: $50.00

Total Prizes: 160,000

Prizes Remaining: 41,154

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: 40,968

Starting Odds: 1 in 25

Current Odds: 1 in 25.37

Change in Odds: -1.47%

Prize: $250.00

Total Prizes: 4,000

Prizes Remaining: 1,003

Starting Odds: 1 in 1,000

Current Odds: 1 in 1,036.2

Change in Odds: -3.62%

Prize: $500.00

Total Prizes: 2,000

Prizes Remaining: 523

Starting Odds: 1 in 2,000

Current Odds: 1 in 1,987.2

Change in Odds: 0.64%

Prize: $1389.00

Total Prizes: 13,600

Prizes Remaining: 3,506

Starting Odds: 1 in 294.12

Current Odds: 1 in 296.44

Change in Odds: -0.79%

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.