Cash Explosion Cashword

Game #1054 • OH

Cash Explosion Cashword - Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
6
Overall Odds
1 in 4.22
Expected ROI
-36.3%
Expected Value
$1.27

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$20,000
Current Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Remaining
6

Top prizes are still available! There are 6 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$4,610,000
Current Prize Pool
$3,927,937
Payout Percentage
85.2%
Total Prizes at Launch
423,149
Total Prizes Remaining
730,191

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,785,688
Estimated Tickets Remaining
3,081,404
% Tickets Remaining
172.6%

Should You Play Cash Explosion Cashword Right Now?

Cash Explosion Cashword is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -36.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.27 in prize value. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -13.1% change since launch. Among the 14 active $2 games in Ohio, Cash Explosion Cashword ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Set For Life ($1.36 EV) and Holiday Gifts ($1.35 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Cash Explosion Cashword ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Cash ($1). This combination delivers $1.41 in expected value compared to $1.27 for the single ticket — a 10.9% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 23.7% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$20,000 4 6 0 150.0% 1 in 446,422 1 in 513,567 ↓ 13%
$2,000 10 5 5 50.0% 1 in 178,569 1 in 616,281 ↓ 71%
$1,000 15 9 6 60.0% 1 in 119,046 1 in 342,378 ↓ 65%
$500 70 30 40 42.9% 1 in 25,510 1 in 102,713 ↓ 75%
$200 300 124 176 41.3% 1 in 5,952 1 in 24,850 ↓ 76%
$100 750 366 384 48.8% 1 in 2,381 1 in 8,419 ↓ 72%
$50 3,000 1,425 1,575 47.5% 1 in 595 1 in 2,162 ↓ 72%
$25 39,000 18,915 20,085 48.5% 1 in 46 1 in 163 ↓ 72%
$20 60,000 29,080 30,920 48.5% 1 in 30 1 in 106 ↓ 72%
$10 120,000 59,049 60,951 49.2% 1 in 15 1 in 52 ↓ 71%
$5 80,000 90,526 0 113.2% 1 in 22 1 in 34 ↓ 34%
$4 80,000 241,190 0 301.5% 1 in 22 1 in 13 ↑ 75%
$2 40,000 289,466 0 723.7% 1 in 45 1 in 11 ↑ 319%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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