THE GAME OF LIFE™
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 8,520.66
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 156,649.03
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,036,437.34 (59.69%)
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 in Maryland
The "THE GAME OF LIFE™" scratch-off 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 8,520.66.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 156,649.03.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:39AM EDT, approximately 59.69% 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.
Prize Chart for "THE GAME OF LIFE™"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 409,008 | 244,498 | 1 in 8.34 | 1 in 8.33 | 0.15% |
| $25 | 204,556 | 122,095 | 1 in 16.68 | 1 in 16.68 | — |
| $50 | 374,898 | 223,541 | 1 in 9.1 | 1 in 9.11 | — |
| $100 | 136,336 | 81,229 | 1 in 25.02 | 1 in 25.07 | — |
| $200 | 2,275 | 1,368 | 1 in 1,499.69 | 1 in 1,488.62 | 0.74% |
| $500 | 2,274 | 1,347 | 1 in 1,500.35 | 1 in 1,511.83 | — |
| $1,000 | 336 | 207 | 1 in 10,154.14 | 1 in 9,837.86 | 3.11% |
| $5,000 | 28 | 19 | 1 in 121,849.67 | 1 in 107,180.91 | 12.04% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 341,179.06 | 1 in 339,406.22 | 0.52% |
| $50,000 | 6 | 4 | 1 in 568,631.77 | 1 in 509,109.34 | 10.47% |
| $1,000,000 | 5 | 3 | 1 in 682,358.13 | 1 in 678,812.45 | 0.52% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?
Each ticket costs $20, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?
The grand prize you can win playing "THE GAME OF LIFE™" is $1,000,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?
The smallest prize for "THE GAME OF LIFE™" is $20.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.02.
How are the odds calculated for Maryland scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for Maryland's scratch-offs are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Maryland's scratch-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Maryland lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Maryland lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for Maryland scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official Maryland Lottery Website.
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