Frequently Asked Questions

Are “Entry” tickets destroyed after each Drawing?
Yes. Tickets are destroyed after each Drawing by the Ohio State Lottery’s Drawing Department.

How do I know which show to watch to see if I have been selected as a Contestant?
The Players Mail schedule outlines the show(s) to watch based upon when the Ohio Lottery receives your ticket. This schedule can be found at any Ohio Lottery Retailer, all Ohio Lottery Regional offices or on the Ohio Lottery’s web site at www.ohiolottery.com.

Why does it take so long for my ticket to be in a Drawing after I send it in?
In order to give the selected Contestants enough notice to attend the show taping for which they have been selected. The Cash Explosion® Show is taped on a monthly schedule (four (4) shows at a time) and therefore, the Ohio State Lottery must notify Contestants early enough to accommodate this schedule.

Does the Show’s winner keep the money they win in the Semi Final Game in addition to the Championship prize?
No, the Semi Final Game winnings are exchanged for the Championship prize amount of $50,000. Likewise if the returning champion wins the Championship Game, he/she exchanges the $50,000 for the $100,000. If the returning champion wins a third time, he/she exchanges the $100,000 for the top prize of $200,000.

What if I don’t see the show in which my name appeared as a future Contestant?
Not to worry. Although we would like you to watch every Cash Explosion® Double Play show, it is not required in order to win.

Future Contestants will be contacted by the Ohio State Lottery the week following the show in which their name was announced. If you are too excited to wait for the phone call from the Ohio Lottery, you can also call the Cash Explosion® Department at 216-774-5687, or toll free at 1-800-686-4208, option #5.

What is the Cash Bonus Square? The Cash Bonus Square is the current prize associated with the “Bonus” square on the game board. Contestants who select the Cash Bonus Square during game play win a cash bonus of $25,000. This $25,000 is not added to the Contestant’s game score but is received as a separate prize amount. There is also a cash amount associated with the Bonus square that will be added to the Contestant’s game score.

The Contestant receives the $25,000 regardless of what happens in the rest of the Semi Final Game. The $25,000 is not exchanged or forfeited for the Championship Prize amount if the Contestant wins the Championship Game.

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