Lucky Gems Multiplier

Game #1029 • OH

Lucky Gems Multiplier - Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
6
Overall Odds
1 in 4.40
Expected ROI
-35.0%
Expected Value
$1.30

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$5,000
Current Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Remaining
6

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$7,921,250
Current Prize Pool
$4,812,520
Payout Percentage
60.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,363,680
Total Prizes Remaining
841,043

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,000,192
Estimated Tickets Remaining
3,700,589
% Tickets Remaining
61.7%

Should You Play Lucky Gems Multiplier Right Now?

Lucky Gems Multiplier is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -35.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.30 in prize value. There are 6 of the original 10 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -2.7% change since launch. Among the 14 active $2 games in Ohio, Lucky Gems Multiplier ranks #5 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 Lucky Gems Multiplier ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Cash ($1). This combination delivers $1.41 in expected value compared to $1.30 for the single ticket — a 8.7% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.7% 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
$5,000 10 6 4 60.0% 1 in 600,019 1 in 616,765 ↓ 3%
$1,000 20 10 10 50.0% 1 in 300,010 1 in 370,059 ↓ 19%
$500 600 358 242 59.7% 1 in 10,000 1 in 10,337 ↓ 3%
$300 800 478 322 59.8% 1 in 7,500 1 in 7,742 ↓ 3%
$150 1,000 591 409 59.1% 1 in 6,000 1 in 6,262 ↓ 4%
$100 6,000 3,592 2,408 59.9% 1 in 1,000 1 in 1,030 ↓ 3%
$75 750 454 296 60.5% 1 in 8,000 1 in 8,151 ↓ 2%
$50 9,500 5,741 3,759 60.4% 1 in 632 1 in 645 ↓ 2%
$30 25,000 14,773 10,227 59.1% 1 in 240 1 in 250 ↓ 4%
$20 60,000 36,292 23,708 60.5% 1 in 100 1 in 102 ↓ 2%
$10 60,000 36,336 23,664 60.6% 1 in 100 1 in 102 ↓ 2%
$5 120,000 73,194 46,806 61.0% 1 in 50 1 in 51 ↓ 1%
$4 360,000 222,187 137,813 61.7% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↑ 0.07%
$2 720,000 447,031 272,969 62.1% 1 in 8 1 in 8 ↑ 0.67%

* 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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