A $2 scratch-off from the Ohio Lottery, Cash Explosion Cashword is on sale now. The Ohio Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.22. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.64 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $20,000. Most prizes are still available (100% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 49/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #32 of the 68 active games we track in Ohio, and it is 2nd of the 12 active $2 games in Ohio.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.22
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
13
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
49 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64→
AVERAGE
A typical $2 ticket, ranked #32 of the 68 active games we track in Ohio.
Why
→The return of $0.64 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- A leaner 24% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.22), below most games.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$20,000
13 of 14 left
launch odds 1 in 460K
now ~1 in 495K
$2,000
10 of 10 left
launch odds 1 in 644K
now ~1 in 644K
$1,000
23 of 25 left
launch odds 1 in 258K
now ~1 in 280K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| $2,000 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 25 | 23 | 92% |
| $500 | 73 | 71 | 97% |
| $200 | 301 | 301 | 100% |
| $100 | 758 | 755 | 100% |
| $50 | 3,035 | 3,003 | 99% |
| $25 | 39,768 | 39,768 | 100% |
| $20 | 61,166 | 61,166 | 100% |
| $10 | 124,033 | 124,033 | 100% |
| $5 | 189,121 | 189,121 | 100% |
| $4 | 504,551 | 504,551 | 100% |
| $2 | 602,974 | 602,974 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$8,276,857
Current Prize Pool
$8,251,957
Payout Percentage
99.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,525,789
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
6,438,998
Estimated Remaining
6,438,829
% Remaining
100.0%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
49
VALUESCORE
Fair
49
out of 100
Expected Value
4/40
Prize Quality
24/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Ohio
- Game Number
- 1054
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 10/1/2025
- Payout %
- 64.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cash Explosion Cashword scratch-off a good buy?
Cash Explosion Cashword is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 49/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Ohio. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Ohio rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Cash Explosion Cashword cost?
Cash Explosion Cashword costs $2 per ticket in Ohio. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Cash Explosion Cashword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Cash Explosion Cashword are 1 in 4.22. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Cash Explosion Cashword?
The top prize for Cash Explosion Cashword is $20,000. As of our latest update, 13 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Cash Explosion Cashword?
Cash Explosion Cashword offers 13 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (14 total), $2,000 (10 total), $1,000 (25 total), $500 (73 total), $200 (301 total), $100 (758 total), $50 (3,035 total), $25 (39,768 total), $20 (61,166 total), $10 (124,033 total), $5 (189,121 total), $4 (504,551 total), and $2 (602,974 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Cash Explosion Cashword?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,525,789 out of 1,525,829 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Cash Explosion Cashword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Cash Explosion Cashword at 49 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was Cash Explosion Cashword released?
Cash Explosion Cashword was released by the Ohio Lottery on October 1, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Cash Explosion Cashword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Cash Explosion Cashword data comes directly from the official Ohio Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.