What is the new Cash Explosion Spring Cleaning Promotion?
The Half a Million Dollar Spring Cleaning Promotion features opportunities for players to maximize every Cash Explosion Entry ticket’s chances to win! Any valid CE Entry ticket entered during the promotional entry period will be eligible to be selected for the duration of the promotional period.
How does it work?
Every valid Entry ticket will have a chance to be selected in every weekly draw after it has been registered through your MyLotto Rewards account. You could become a contestant on the weekly show OR win a cash prize of up to $10,000 OR be pre-selected for a special Cash Explosion Live Show with a $250, 000 Top Prize! As an added BONUS, players will be able to bring their non-selected ENTRY tickets to our Cash Explosion Live event where there will be even more chances to be selected as contestant or as a winner of various Cash Prizes!
What prizes can I win?
Each ticket will be eligible to be selected as a contestant on the weekly TV Game Show. In addition, there will be five weekly cash prize winners during the 12-week promotional period. One weekly winner of $10,000, two weekly winners of $5,000, and two weekly winners of $2500! During the final 8 weeks of the promotion, one additional winner will be pre-selected as a contestant to play for a $250,000 Top Prize on a special Cash Explosion Live Show.
What tickets are eligible for the Cash Explosion® Spring Cleaning Promotion?
Any non-expired, valid Cash Explosion $2.00 or $5.00 ENTRY ticket is eligible for the promotion. $5.00 ENTRY tickets will continue to count as five entries in each drawing.
Can I still get on the weekly show during this promotion?
Yes, every entry ticket will be in a weekly draw to be selected as a contestant on the show.
How do I register for this promotion?
This promotion simply requires you to register your valid Entry ticket through the MyLotto Rewards app.
When does the Cash Explosion® Spring Cleaning Promotion begin?
Any CE entry ticket that is entered starting on March 7, 2025, through May 29, 2025, will be eligible to be selected as a winner in the 12-week promotion. See the chart below for entry periods, draw dates and announcement dates:
| Entry Period |
Draw Date |
Prizes |
Announced |
| 3/7 - 3/13 |
March 14th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 15th – CE & MLR website
March 22nd - Gameshow |
| 3/14 - 3/20 |
March 21st |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 22nd – CE & MLR website
March 29th - Gameshow |
| 3/21 - 3/27 |
March 28th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 29th – CE & MLR website
April 5th - Gameshow |
| 4/3 |
April 4th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
April 5th – CE & MLR website
April 12th - Gameshow |
| 4/4 – 4/10 |
April 11th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 1 |
April 12th- CE & MLR website
April 19th - Gameshow |
| 4/11 – 4/17 |
April 18th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 2 |
April 19th - CE & MLR website
April 26th - Gameshow |
| 4/18 – 4/24 |
April 25th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 3 |
April 26th - CE & MLR website
May 3rd - Gameshow |
| 4/25 – 5/1 |
May 2nd |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 4 |
May 3rd - CE & MLR website
May 10th - Gameshow |
| 5/2 – 5/8 |
May 9th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 5 |
May 10th - CE & MLR website
May 17th - Gameshow |
| 5/9 – 5/15 |
May 16th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 6 |
May 17th - CE & MLR website
May 24th - Gameshow |
| 5/16 – 5/22 |
May 23rd |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 7 |
May 24th- CE & MLR website
May 31st - Gameshow |
| 5/23 – 5/29 |
May 30th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 8 |
May 31st - CE & MLR website
June 7th - Gameshow |
How will I know if I won? Where will the winners be announced?
Weekly contest winners will be announced on the show, listed on our social media pages and at www.cashexplosionshow.com or can be found here. A Cash Explosion Team member will contact you directly via the info listed on your MyLotto Rewards account if your ticket is selected in one or more of our drawings.
Can I win more than one prize?
While an individual ticket can only win once, YES you can win as many times as one of your Entry tickets is selected through a MyLotto Rewards drawing. Players will receive 5 ENTRIES for each $5.00 ENTRY ticket submitted. You may also bring any of your $2 or $5 Entry tickets to Cash Explosion Live at The Covelli Center in Youngstown, OH, on June 14th for a chance to be selected as a contestant from the audience during the event. You can only be selected once as a contestant for Cash Explosion Live.
Do I need to keep my Cash Explosion ENTRY tickets?
YES!!!! To have a chance to be picked in a drawing as a contestant at the Cash Explosion Live event you must bring your non-selected Entry ticket(s) to The Covelli Center in Youngstown, OH, on June 14th. Be sure to clearly mark your name and phone number on the back of the ticket and deposit it into our drawing drum.
What if I don’t hear you call my name at the Live Show?
Contestants will be drawn and announced LIVE at the taping and you will need to be present with a valid (photo) ID at that time. Valid ID’s must be presented to Lottery Security & Auditor of State representatives before you will be allowed to play.
Questions about Your MyLotto Rewards® Account
Can I use my MyLotto Rewards account to log in for this promotion?
Yes, you can use your MyLotto Rewards account for this promotion if you've completed the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process. Your login will work across the Ohio Lottery site and mobile app, but tickets must be entered through the Ohio Lottery Mobile app.
What do I do if I can't remember my password?
Click the "I forgot my password" link on the log-in page. Follow the steps and a temporary password will be emailed to your inbox. Use the temporary password to log in to your MyLotto Rewards account. You can then change your password under your My Profile page.
How do I update my personal information that I submitted when I registered?
Click on My Account and select the My Profile option in the menu bar on the left to make your changes.
TO ENTER:
- Commencing March 7, 2025, holders of a valid $1, $2 or $5 Cash Explosion ENTRY ticket may register their ticket in MyLotto Rewards for a chance to participate in a 12-week promotion ending on May 30, 2025.
- Valid Entry tickets entered during the promotional periods will be eligible for a weekly drawing where every week one (1) player will win a $10,000 cash prize and (2) players will win a $5000 cash prize and (2) players will win a $2500 cash prize.
- In addition, during the final (8) weeks of the promotional period, one (1) player will also get the chance to be selected as a contestant for a special Cash Explosion Live Show where the top prize will be $250.000.
- The Cash Explosion LIVE Show will be recorded at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
The drawings will take place weekly on FRIDAY per the schedule below.
| Entry Period |
Draw Date |
Prizes |
Announced |
| 3/7 - 3/13 |
March 14th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 15th – CE & MLR website
March 22nd - Gameshow |
| 3/14 - 3/20 |
March 21st |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 22nd – CE & MLR website
March 29th - Gameshow |
| 3/21 - 3/27 |
March 28th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
March 29th – CE & MLR website
April 5th - Gameshow |
| 4/3 |
April 4th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 |
April 5th – CE & MLR website
April 12th - Gameshow |
| 4/4 – 4/10 |
April 11th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 1 |
April 12th- CE & MLR website
April 19th - Gameshow |
| 4/11 – 4/17 |
April 18th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 2 |
April 19th - CE & MLR website
April 26th - Gameshow |
| 4/18 – 4/24 |
April 25th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 3 |
April 26th - CE & MLR website
May 3rd - Gameshow |
| 4/25 – 5/1 |
May 2nd |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 4 |
May 3rd - CE & MLR website
May 10th - Gameshow |
| 5/2 – 5/8 |
May 9th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 5 |
May 10th - CE & MLR website
May 17th - Gameshow |
| 5/9 – 5/15 |
May 16th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 6 |
May 17th - CE & MLR website
May 24th - Gameshow |
| 5/16 – 5/22 |
May 23rd |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 7 |
May 24th- CE & MLR website
May 31st - Gameshow |
| 5/23 – 5/29 |
May 30th |
1 Winner of $10k + 2 Winners of 5k
+ 2 Winners of $2,500 + Contestant 8 |
May 31st - CE & MLR website
June 7th - Gameshow |
To be eligible, Entry tickets must be entered online each week through MyLotto Rewards®, mobile application, between Friday at 12:00 a.m. and Thursday at 11:59 p.m. for that week’s drawing.
Existing MyLotto Rewards account holders can log in and enter eligible tickets.
New participants must set up a MyLotto Rewards account to start the ENTRY submission process. By successfully transmitting a valid entry ticket, with the appropriate ticket information as directed, each ticket will be automatically entered into the Promotion.
All information submitted online by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, the Ohio Lottery Commission's (hereinafter, "the Lottery") Privacy Policy.
The Lottery, at its discretion, reserves the right to select and/or change the prize(s) to be awarded as part of this Promotion. Entrants must be legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
INTERNET CONDUCT AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
Any attempt by a user, participant or any other individual to deliberately damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion, is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, the Lottery reserves the right to seek damages from any such person or persons as permitted by law.
Neither the Lottery, any of the Released Parties (as defined herein), nor any of its employees, commissioners, owners, directors, officers, affiliates, subsidiaries and assignees are responsible for illegible, late, lost, damaged, incomplete or misdirected entries, or responsible for incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by the website, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Promotion.
Neither the Lottery, any of the Released Parties, nor any of its employees, commissioners, owners, directors, officers, affiliates, subsidiaries and assignees are responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communication failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Promotion, which may include without limitation, inaccessibility or unavailability of the internet, the website or any combination thereof; theft or destruction or unauthorized access of the website; any injury or damage to the participants or to any other person's computer(s) or smartphone related to or resulting from participating in this Promotion, or downloading materials from or use of the website.
RANDOM DRAWING:
Beginning March 14, 2025 through May 30, 2025 the potential prize winners will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries received in each weekly entry period. In the Drawing, one (1) prize winner of $10,000, (2) prize winners of $5,000 and (2) prize winners of $2500 will be selected. Additionally, (1) prize winner will be selected as a contestant to appear on a Cash Explosion Live Show that will be recorded on June 14 at the Covelli Center. Two (2) alternate prize winners will also be selected. Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Terms and Conditions, the potential winners will be declared the official winners of this Promotion.
If your Entry ticket is selected, you will be notified via email/phone call through the information in your MyLotto Rewards account. After the initial contact is attempted, winner’s information will be posted on the Winners page. Alternates will be selected during the drawing. If a winner cannot be reached within FIVE (5) business days of the date of first notification, an alternate may be used in the order drawn.
Prizes
Selected winners will be awarded: •
- A ten thousand dollar ($10,000) cash prize -OR-
- A five thousand dollar ($5,000) cash prize –OR-
- A two thousand five hundred dollar ($2500) cash prize –OR-
- A contestant spot on the Cash Explosion Live Show
GENERAL RULES:
All prize details, including without limitation, shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of MyLotto Rewards. Employees, officers or directors of the Lottery, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, or any blood relative or spouse of such an employee, officer or director, living as a member in such employee, officer or director's household, are not eligible to enter this Promotion. Void where prohibited by law.
Federal, State and Local taxes are the sole responsibility of the applicable prize winners. MyLotto Rewards®, or Promotion Vendor will provide IRS Form 1099s to each applicable winner. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for the Lottery and their agencies to use the prize winner's name and/or likeness worldwide, in perpetuity, for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, notification or permission unless prohibited by law, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised. Further, by accepting a prize, each prize winner agrees to hold the Lottery, including its directors, officers, employees and agents, absolutely harmless against any and all claims and/or liability arising out of the ownership and/or use of a prize. Prize winner assumes all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Promotion or use or redemption of any prize. The Lottery makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any prize (or any portion thereof) and disclaims any implied warranty. By participating in this Promotion, all entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
All materials submitted become the property of the Lottery and will not be returned. Prizes are non-transferable to any other person, including relatives or friends. The Lottery is responsible for supplying the prize(s) awarded, and will provide each winner with a tax form, if applicable. used by the Lottery are available for review. These Rules may be amended or revised at any time at the sole discretion of the Executive Director of the Lottery.
Spring Cleaning Live Promotion
