YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Cash Explosion Show is heading to the Covelli Center on June 14, giving fans the chance to watch the high-stakes Ohio Lottery game show in person — and potentially win a share of $275,000 in prizes.
Key Points
- Live taping takes place June 14 at Covelli Center in Youngstown
- Eight audience members will be selected live to compete alongside eight pre-selected contestants
- $250,000 top prize and $25,000 in audience giveaways up for grabs
Live audience drawing and cash giveaways planned
The event will feature eight contestants drawn live from the audience, joining eight pre-selected players for a chance to win up to $250,000 on stage. Doors will open at noon and the show will begin taping at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Audience members can enter the drawing by bringing a non-winning Cash Explosion ENTRY ticket with their name and phone number written on the back. In addition to on-stage gameplay, $25,000 in prizes will be distributed among audience members during the event.
Food drive to benefit local families in need
Cash Explosion will also launch its annual Facing Hunger campaign with a food drive at the show. Donations collected on site will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.
Since premiering in 1987, Cash Explosion has awarded more than $250 million to contestants and remains the only weekly state lottery game show still airing in the United States.