What Ohio Lottery does

Ohio Lottery, officially the Ohio Lottery Commission, is a state government agency that has operated lottery games in Ohio since 1974 and is headquartered in Cleveland with nine regional offices across the state. It serves Ohio residents aged 18 and older, offering a diversified product portfolio that includes draw games (Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Classic Lotto, Rolling Cash 5, KENO with BOOSTER multiplier), multi-state games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life), instant scratch-off tickets, and—since January 1, 2023—legal sports betting through licensed operators such as Sports Bet Ohio and UBET Ohio.

The operating model is built on a distribution network of more than 10,000 retail locations and 1,400+ KENO monitor establishments, complemented by the Ohio Lottery mobile app (iOS and Android), the ohiolottery.com website, and prize cashing partnerships with racinos and casinos. Core technology is delivered through Scientific Games, which provides gaming systems infrastructure under an Enhanced Partnership renewed for 10 years in November 2025 and has driven scratch-off sales growth from $1.6B in FY2019 to more than $2.4B in FY2025. Digital features include ticket barcode scanning, Mobile Cashing for prizes between $50 and $25,000, and the MyLotto Rewards loyalty program.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced ticket sales (e.g., KENO wagers $1–$20 per drawing) and sports betting handle, with revenue growth, scratch-off portfolio management, and digital claims processing as the principal operating levers. The agency is funded entirely by ticket-based transactions and reinvests proceeds into Ohio education and public services, with sports betting generating $209.1 million in tax revenue in 2025.

Name

Ohio Lottery

Legal name

Ohio Lottery Commission

Website

https://ohiolottery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ohio Lottery is a state government agency that operates draw games, scratch-off tickets, and sports betting in Ohio, distributing through 10,000+ retailers, a mobile app, and regional offices. It serves Ohio adults with lottery and sports wagering products, generating over $2.4B in scratch-off sales in FY2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Lottery and Sports Betting

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Lottery Operators (Government & Private Licensed) (MPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Draw-Based Lottery Management (Number Games, Keno as Lottery) (MPAEAFAE), Lottery Second-Chance, Loyalty & Rewards Platforms (MPAEAFAM), Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD), Lottery Retailer Networks & Distribution Services (MPAEAFAF)

Keywords

• State lottery services
• Instant scratch-off games
• Multi-state draw games
• Sports betting platform
• Lottery mobile app

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Instant Scratch-Off Games: Primary revenue generator through instant scratch ticket sales. Sales grew from $1.6 billion in FY2019 to more than $2.4 billion in FY2025 across network of more than 10,000 retailers.
2. Draw Games: Draw-based lottery games including Powerball, Mega Millions, Classic Lotto, Rolling Cash 5, KENO, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Lucky for Life, and Millionaire for Life. Revenue generated from ticket sales with prize payouts.
3. Sports Betting Tax Revenue: Ohio launched legal sports betting on January 1, 2023. Generated $209.1 million in tax revenue in 2025. Ohio Lottery oversees sports betting operations including vendor management and prize claims.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ohio Lottery sells lottery draw games, instant scratch-off tickets, and sports betting products to Ohio consumers through a statewide network of 10,000+ retailers, a mobile app, an official website, and regional offices. Revenue generated from ticket sales, with scratch-off sales alone reaching more than $2.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 across the retailer network.

Product overview

Ohio Lottery operates as a unified multi-product lottery and sports betting platform consisting of multiple draw games (Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Classic Lotto, KENO with BOOSTER, Rolling Cash 5, Lucky for Life, Millionaire for Life), multi-state games (Powerball, Mega Millions), instant scratch-off tickets provided by Scientific Games, and sports betting options (Sports Bet Ohio, UBET Ohio). The portfolio is supported by digital services including the Ohio Lottery mobile app with Mobile Cashing capability, the MyLotto Rewards loyalty program, and an Online Claim Form system. Ohio Lottery distributes products through over 10,000 retailers, nine regional offices, racinos, and casinos, with drawings broadcast across Ohio television stations and available online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyLotto Rewards: Loyalty rewards program allowing players to earn points from ticket purchases and redeem for prizes, drawings, and merchandise.

Products and services

• Pick 3 A twice-daily Ohio Lottery draw game where players select three digits and win by matching them to the drawn numbers.
• Pick 4 A twice-daily Ohio Lottery draw game where players select four digits to match the drawn numbers for various prize levels.
• Pick 5 A twice-daily Ohio Lottery draw game where players select five digits to match the drawn numbers for cash prizes.
• Classic Lotto Ohio's traditional jackpot draw game with drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, featuring a KICKER add-on option.
• Powerball Multi-state lottery game distributed in Ohio with drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, offering large jackpot prizes.
• Mega Millions Multi-state lottery game distributed in Ohio with drawings on Tuesday and Friday, featuring multi-million dollar jackpots.
• Rolling Cash 5 A daily Ohio Lottery draw game with a rolling jackpot that grows until someone wins, with drawings seven days a week.
• KENO Fast-paced Ohio Lottery draw game with drawings every few minutes, where players choose 1 to 10 numbers from 80 to match 20 drawn numbers, with a BOOSTER multiplier option.
• Lucky for Life Multi-state lottery game distributed in Ohio with drawings on Monday and Thursday, offering a lifetime prize for matching all numbers.
• Millionaire for Life Ohio Lottery instant prize game offering $1 million paid over 20 years or a cash option for life.
• Instant Scratch-Off Tickets Instant-win lottery tickets in various price points and themes, provided by Scientific Games, sold at more than 10,000 retailers statewide.
• Sports Bet Ohio Sports wagering platform offered in Ohio allowing bets on professional sports events, operated by Intralot, with tax withholding on winnings over $600 and 300x the bet amount.
• UBET Ohio Ohio sports betting platform available through kiosks at host locations, offering another option for sports wagering, with winning tickets of $600 or less redeemable at host locations and higher prizes requiring mail-in or regional office drop-off.
• MyLotto Rewards Loyalty rewards program allowing Ohio Lottery players to earn points from ticket purchases and entries, redeemable for second-chance drawings, merchandise, and lottery cash.
• Online Claim Form Electronic submission system provided by the Ohio Lottery for claiming lottery prizes of any amount, processing winning tickets through the Ohio Lottery Claims department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scratch-off sales grew from $1.6 billion (FY2019) to more than $2.4 billion (FY2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scientific GamescoreTechnology or Integration · 5 November 2025Scientific Games has renewed its agreement to serve as Ohio Lottery's primary instant scratch game provider and portfolio manager for another 10 years, having held this position for more than two decades. The company was also selected this year as Ohio Lottery's gaming systems technology provider, expanding its role. Under the Enhanced Partnership program, Ohio Lottery scratch-off sales grew from $1.6 billion in fiscal year 2019 to more than $2.4 billion in fiscal year 2025.
• Sports Bet Ohio (Intralot)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports Bet Ohio operated as a sports betting vendor, but has closed all host wagering locations as of June 22, 2025. The company continues to provide customer service for existing issues.
• UBET OhiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUBET Ohio is a sports betting vendor allowing winning tickets of $600 or less to be redeemed at host locations. Higher prizes must be mailed or dropped at regional offices.
• Racino and Casino PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with racinos and casinos for prize cashing services. Includes Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, Hollywood Casino Columbus, JACK Thistledown, MGM Northfield, Miami Valley Gaming, Belterra Park, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hollywood Gaming Dayton, and Hollywood Mahoning Valley. Most offer 24/7 cashing services for winners 21 and over.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California State Lottery: California State Lottery is the largest US lottery by population served, offering scratch-offs, draw games, and a similar state-operated retail and digital distribution model — providing a comparable scale benchmark for Ohio Lottery.
• Illinois Lottery: Illinois Lottery is a Midwest state lottery with a comparable regulatory framework, deep draw-game portfolio, large scratch-off business, and iLottery/digital extension — a structural peer to Ohio Lottery.
• Florida Lottery: Florida Lottery operates a large state lottery with comparable scratch-off, draw, and multi-state game offerings; directly comparable in retail network density, portfolio breadth, and oversight of sports betting to Ohio Lottery.
• Texas Lottery: Texas Lottery is one of the largest US state lotteries by sales volume, offering scratch-offs, Powerball/Mega Millions, and state-specific draw games that closely mirror Ohio Lottery's product mix and channel structure.
• Massachusetts Lottery: Massachusetts Lottery is a mature state lottery with scratch-offs, draw games, and KENO-style offerings that closely parallel Ohio Lottery's product portfolio and state-operated operating model.
• New York Lottery: Operated by the New York State Gaming Commission, NY Lottery is among the largest US state lotteries with comparable scratch-off and multi-state draw game offerings — directly comparable in scale, regulatory structure, and product mix.
• Michigan Lottery: Michigan Lottery operates a similar state-regulated lottery with comparable draw games, scratch-off portfolio, and iLottery digital channels. Its scale and Midwest operating context make it one of the closest US state lottery peers to Ohio Lottery.
• Pennsylvania Lottery: Pennsylvania Lottery is a mature, multi-product US state lottery offering draw games, scratch-offs, and iLottery; its scale, product mix, and regulatory structure align closely with Ohio Lottery's portfolio and operating model.
• Indiana Lottery: Indiana Lottery is a neighboring Midwest state lottery with comparable draw games and instant scratch portfolio; a directly comparable structural peer to Ohio Lottery in population served, regulatory framework, and product mix.

Regional players

• Allwyn Entertainment: Allwyn (formerly Camelot / Sazka Group) is a leading international lottery operator managing national and multi-jurisdictional lotteries across Europe. While operating in different geographies, its lottery operations are directly comparable to Ohio Lottery in product portfolio, retail network management, and digital platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ohlottery
• Facebookfacebook.com/OhioLottery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-lottery-commission

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