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
6
Overall Odds
1 in 3.83
Expected ROI
-35.7%
Expected Value
$6.43

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,500
Current Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Remaining
6

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$33,107,500
Current Prize Pool
$4,170,870
Payout Percentage
12.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,306,480
Total Prizes Remaining
169,392

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
5,003,818
Estimated Tickets Remaining
648,771
% Tickets Remaining
13.0%

Should You Play Feeling Lucky Right Now?

Feeling Lucky is a $10 scratch-off. The ROI is -35.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.43 in prize value. There are 6 of the original 60 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -22.9% change since launch. Among the 15 active $10 games in Ohio, Feeling Lucky ranks #14 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $500,000 Bankroll ($8.43 EV) and Bingo 50X ($7.84 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Feeling Lucky ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Set For Life ($5). This combination delivers $8.37 in expected value compared to $6.43 for the single ticket — a 30.1% improvement. It also gives you a 40.0% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.1% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,500 60 6 54 10.0% 1 in 83,397 1 in 108,129 ↓ 23%
$1,000 120 12 108 10.0% 1 in 41,698 1 in 54,064 ↓ 23%
$500 1,050 112 938 10.7% 1 in 4,766 1 in 5,793 ↓ 18%
$250 5,250 615 4,635 11.7% 1 in 953 1 in 1,055 ↓ 10%
$100 100,000 12,324 87,676 12.3% 1 in 50 1 in 53 ↓ 5%
$50 100,000 12,464 87,536 12.5% 1 in 50 1 in 52 ↓ 4%
$25 100,000 12,613 87,387 12.6% 1 in 50 1 in 51 ↓ 3%
$20 200,000 25,454 174,546 12.7% 1 in 25 1 in 25 ↓ 2%
$15 300,000 39,239 260,761 13.1% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↑ 0.88%
$10 500,000 66,553 433,447 13.3% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 3%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Feeling Lucky has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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