Bonus Crossword
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:18PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.69
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 378.98
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 54,260.36
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 307,475.4
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 922,426.2 (28.09%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 20
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 30
About "Bonus Crossword" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "Bonus Crossword" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $3.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.69.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Bonus Crossword are 1 in 378.98.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 54,260.36.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 307,475.4.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:18PM EDT, approximately 28.09% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Bonus Crossword scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 409,582 | 120,614 | 1 in 8.02 | 1 in 7.65 | 4.63% |
| $5 | 280,709 | 76,570 | 1 in 11.7 | 1 in 12.05 | -2.96% |
| $10 | 135,592 | 35,998 | 1 in 24.22 | 1 in 25.62 | -5.79% |
| $25 | 54,779 | 14,364 | 1 in 59.96 | 1 in 64.22 | -7.11% |
| $100 | 9,336 | 2,417 | 1 in 351.79 | 1 in 381.64 | -8.49% |
| $1,000 | 30 | 8 | 1 in 109,476.89 | 1 in 115,303.28 | -5.32% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 6 | 1 in 164,215.33 | 1 in 153,737.7 | 6.38% |
| $30,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 410,538.33 | 1 in 307,475.4 | 25.1% |
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.