Classic Lotto FAQS

Here you'll find our up to date, frequently asked questions, covering everything you need to know about the Ohio Classic Lotto. With draw time information, odds of winning and how to claim a prize, you can be sure to find all you need to get playing today!

When do Ohio Classic Lotto drawings take place?

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Ohio Classic Lotto drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings at approximately 7:05 PM.

How can I play Ohio Classic Lotto?

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You can enter Ohio Classic Lotto by visiting a lottery retailer. In order to enter, you must select six numbers from 1 to 49. If you want to find out more about how Ohio Classic Lotto works, please visit our How to Play page.

What time do ticket sales close?

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Ticket sales for Classic Lotto close at 7:00 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

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The price of an Ohio Classic Lotto ticket is $1. You can also add the KICKER option for an extra $1.

Can I play Ohio Classic Lotto in advance?

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Yes. You are able to enter up to 10 consecutive draws.

What is the KICKER option?

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The KICKER feature can be added to your Ohio Classic Lotto ticket for an additional $1, allowing you to win up to an extra $100,000. With this option, it is possible to win in five different prize categories. To find out more about the KICKER feature, check out our How to Play page.

What is the minimum jackpot offered?

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The minimum guaranteed jackpot offered by Ohio Classic Lotto is $1 million.

Does Ohio Classic Lotto have a rollover limit or a jackpot cap?

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No. In case no one matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over until it is won. It usually increases by a minimum of $100,000 per draw.

What is the biggest Ohio Classic Lotto jackpot ever won?

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The largest Classic Lotto jackpot was worth $73.3 million and it was won on June 14, 2014.

What are the odds of winning a prize?

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The overall odds of winning an Ohio Classic Lotto prize are approximately 1 in 54. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 13,983,816. For the KICKER feature, the overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 100, while the odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 1,000,000. You can check out the odds of winning for each of the prize categories on our Odds and Prizes page.

How can I claim a prize I won?

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All tickets must be claimed within 180 days from the draw date. Depending on the amount of your prize, there are different options for you to claim it. To find out which best fits your case, check out this page.

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