Feeling Lucky

Game #1017 • OH

Feeling Lucky - Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Left
10
Overall Odds
1 in 3.83
Expected ROI
-35.2%
Expected Value
$6.48

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,500
Current Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Remaining
10

Top prizes are still available! There are 10 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$33,107,500
Current Prize Pool
$5,331,910
Payout Percentage
16.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,306,480
Total Prizes Remaining
214,716

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
5,003,818
Estimated Tickets Remaining
822,362
% Tickets Remaining
16.4%

Should You Play Feeling Lucky Right Now?

Feeling Lucky is a $10 scratch-off. The ROI is -35.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.48 in prize value. There are 10 of the original 60 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 1.4% change since launch. Among the 14 active $10 games in Ohio, Feeling Lucky ranks #13 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $500,000 Bankroll ($7.95 EV) and Bingo 50X ($7.66 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Feeling Lucky ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Set For Life ($5). This combination delivers $7.43 in expected value compared to $6.48 for the single ticket — a 14.6% improvement. It also gives you a 40.0% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.1% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$2,500 60 10 50 16.7% 1 in 83,397 1 in 82,236 ↑ 1%
$1,000 120 16 104 13.3% 1 in 41,698 1 in 51,398 ↓ 19%
$500 1,050 154 896 14.7% 1 in 4,766 1 in 5,340 ↓ 11%
$250 5,250 811 4,439 15.4% 1 in 953 1 in 1,014 ↓ 6%
$100 100,000 15,797 84,203 15.8% 1 in 50 1 in 52 ↓ 4%
$50 100,000 15,950 84,050 16.0% 1 in 50 1 in 52 ↓ 3%
$25 100,000 16,117 83,883 16.1% 1 in 50 1 in 51 ↓ 2%
$20 200,000 32,422 167,578 16.2% 1 in 25 1 in 25 ↓ 1%
$15 300,000 49,641 250,359 16.5% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↑ 0.68%
$10 500,000 83,798 416,202 16.8% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 2%

* 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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