Triple Golden Cherries

Game #1015 • OH

Triple Golden Cherries - Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.24
Expected ROI
-38.9%
Expected Value
$1.22

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$10,000
Current Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$7,952,000
Current Prize Pool
$1,262,994
Payout Percentage
15.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,413,442
Total Prizes Remaining
243,868

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
5,992,994
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,034,000
% Tickets Remaining
17.3%

Should You Play Triple Golden Cherries Right Now?

Triple Golden Cherries is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -38.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.22 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 -42.0% change since launch. Among the 14 active $2 games in Ohio, Triple Golden Cherries ranks #11 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 Triple Golden Cherries ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Cash ($1). This combination delivers $1.41 in expected value compared to $1.22 for the single ticket — a 15.7% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 23.6% 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
$10,000 10 1 9 10.0% 1 in 599,299 1 in 1,034,000 ↓ 42%
$1,000 32 5 27 15.6% 1 in 187,281 1 in 206,800 ↓ 9%
$500 400 49 351 12.3% 1 in 14,982 1 in 21,102 ↓ 29%
$100 6,000 832 5,168 13.9% 1 in 999 1 in 1,243 ↓ 20%
$50 12,000 1,731 10,269 14.4% 1 in 499 1 in 597 ↓ 16%
$20 90,000 13,383 76,617 14.9% 1 in 67 1 in 77 ↓ 14%
$10 120,000 18,785 101,215 15.7% 1 in 50 1 in 55 ↓ 9%
$4 345,000 58,341 286,659 16.9% 1 in 17 1 in 18 ↓ 2%
$3 360,000 63,388 296,612 17.6% 1 in 17 1 in 16 ↑ 2%
$2 480,000 87,353 392,647 18.2% 1 in 12 1 in 12 ↑ 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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