THE GAME OF LIFE™
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:19PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.02
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 24.19
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 8,495.69
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 158,804.14
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,064,453.88 (60.51%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 5
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 6
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10
About "THE GAME OF LIFE™" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "THE GAME OF LIFE™" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $20.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.02.
The odds of winning at least $100 in THE GAME OF LIFE™ are 1 in 24.19.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 8,495.69.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 158,804.14.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:19PM EDT, approximately 60.51% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's THE GAME OF LIFE™ scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 409,008 | 247,846 | 1 in 8.34 | 1 in 8.33 | 0.14% |
| $25 | 204,556 | 123,774 | 1 in 16.68 | 1 in 16.68 | -0% |
| $50 | 374,898 | 226,624 | 1 in 9.1 | 1 in 9.11 | -0.1% |
| $100 | 136,336 | 82,358 | 1 in 25.02 | 1 in 25.07 | -0.17% |
| $200 | 2,275 | 1,386 | 1 in 1,499.69 | 1 in 1,489.5 | 0.68% |
| $500 | 2,274 | 1,363 | 1 in 1,500.35 | 1 in 1,514.64 | -0.95% |
| $1,000 | 336 | 210 | 1 in 10,154.14 | 1 in 9,830.73 | 3.18% |
| $5,000 | 28 | 20 | 1 in 121,849.67 | 1 in 103,222.69 | 15.29% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 341,179.06 | 1 in 344,075.65 | -0.85% |
| $50,000 | 6 | 4 | 1 in 568,631.77 | 1 in 516,113.47 | 9.24% |
| $1,000,000 | 5 | 3 | 1 in 682,358.13 | 1 in 688,151.29 | -0.85% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Maryland Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Maryland's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Maryland's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Maryland lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Maryland scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for Maryland scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Maryland Lottery website.