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How much does a lottery ticket cost in Ohio?

How much does a lottery ticket cost in Ohio?

Each ticket costs $2 and players can either select their own numbers or have the computer do an Auto Pick for them. To play, select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 48, then a Lucky Ball number from 1 to 18. This game offers 10 ways to win. Prizes start at $4 for matching just the Lucky Ball.

Do you have to buy lottery tickets with cash Ohio?

You will have to pay in cash.

Can you buy lottery tickets with a debit card in Ohio?

Lottery self-service terminals now accept credit and debit cards and eWallet payments. The lottery began installing payment systems last fall on instant ticket kiosks and self-service games.

How much does Ohio Lottery Pick 4 pay?

Ways To Win

Wager Type Odds $.50 Wager
24-Way Box 1 in 417 Pay $100
12-Way Box 1 in 833 Pay $200
6-Way Box 1 in 1,667 Pay $400
4-Way Box 1 in 2,500 Pay $599

How long are Ohio Lottery tickets good for?

180 days
All tickets have limited validation periods established by the Ohio Lottery Commission. Present rules call for tickets to be cashed within 180 days of the drawing date, or 180 days from game closing (Scratch-Offs). For all EZPLAY Games, tickets must be cashed within 180 days of purchase.

Does Ohio tax lottery winnings?

The Ohio Lottery withholds a 25 percent federal tax and 4 percent state tax for prizes of more than $5,000, but winners may owe additional taxes, officials said. Not all municipalities tax lottery winnings.

How much does the Pick 3 pay in Ohio?

Ways To Win

Wager Type Odds .50 Wager
Straight 1 in 1,000 Pay $250
6-Way Wheel 6 in 1,000 Pay $250
3-Way Wheel 3 in 1,000 Pay $250
6-Way Box 1 in 167 Pay $41.50

What are the odds of winning the Ohio Lottery?

Compare that to the jackpot odds of one in almost 14 million for winning Ohio Classic Lotto, or the frightening odds of one in 302,575,350 to win Mega Millions and even worse, one in 292 million of winning Powerball.

What are the rules for the Ohio Lottery?

All tickets have limited validation periods established by the Ohio Lottery Commission. Present rules call for tickets to be cashed within 180 days of the drawing date, or 180 days from game closing (Scratch Offs). For all EZPLAY Games, tickets must be cashed within 180 days of purchase.

What time does the Ohio Lottery draw?

Drawings for the other Ohio Lottery games are held seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., (except Saturday evenings). Monday through Friday evening drawings are broadcast statewide. Saturday evening drawings occur during the Cash Explosion ® television show, which airs from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exact times during the show may vary.

How do you cash a winning lottery ticket?

State Lottery Office. You can also take your lottery ticket to a state lottery office to redeem it. Although the lottery office cashes out winning tickets for any prize amount, many players take tickets showing a prize of over $600 to the lottery office as some authorized lottery retailers may not have enough cash on hand to pay out large winnings.