Invaders from the Planet Moolah

Game #1006 • OH

Invaders from the Planet Moolah - Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$150,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.98
Expected ROI
-33.1%
Expected Value
$3.35

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$150,000
Current Top Prize
$150,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$21,020,000
Current Prize Pool
$2,392,810
Payout Percentage
11.4%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,507,194
Total Prizes Remaining
179,647

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
5,998,632
Estimated Tickets Remaining
714,995
% Tickets Remaining
11.9%

Should You Play Invaders from the Planet Moolah Right Now?

Invaders from the Planet Moolah is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -33.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.35 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 10 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -16.1% change since launch. Among the 18 active $5 games in Ohio, Invaders from the Planet Moolah ranks #15 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Set For Life ($3.71 EV) and $25, $50 or $250 ($3.65 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Invaders from the Planet Moolah ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x Holiday Cash ($1). This combination delivers $3.53 in expected value compared to $3.35 for the single ticket — a 5.6% improvement. It also gives you a 76.4% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.1% 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
$150,000 10 1 9 10.0% 1 in 599,863 1 in 714,995 ↓ 16%
$10,000 24 5 19 20.8% 1 in 249,943 1 in 142,999 ↑ 75%
$1,000 200 17 183 8.5% 1 in 29,993 1 in 42,059 ↓ 29%
$500 960 95 865 9.9% 1 in 6,249 1 in 7,526 ↓ 17%
$100 6,000 640 5,360 10.7% 1 in 1,000 1 in 1,117 ↓ 11%
$50 60,000 6,482 53,518 10.8% 1 in 100 1 in 110 ↓ 9%
$25 120,000 13,563 106,437 11.3% 1 in 50 1 in 53 ↓ 5%
$20 240,000 26,144 213,856 10.9% 1 in 25 1 in 27 ↓ 9%
$10 360,000 42,951 317,049 11.9% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↑ 0.10%
$5 720,000 89,749 630,251 12.5% 1 in 8 1 in 8 ↑ 5%

* 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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