Mega Money
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:17PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.9
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 15.54
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 145,082.55
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 241,804.26
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,176,238.3 (61.74%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 5
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 8
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 9
About "Mega Money" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "Mega Money" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $30.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.9.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Money are 1 in 15.54.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 145,082.55.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 241,804.26.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:17PM EDT, approximately 61.74% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Mega Money scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 420,599 | 259,858 | 1 in 8.38 | 1 in 8.37 | 0.06% |
| $40 | 281,956 | 174,282 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.49 | 0.11% |
| $50 | 285,730 | 176,290 | 1 in 12.34 | 1 in 12.34 | -0.07% |
| $100 | 152,900 | 94,188 | 1 in 23.05 | 1 in 23.11 | -0.23% |
| $200 | 58,842 | 36,290 | 1 in 59.9 | 1 in 59.97 | -0.11% |
| $500 | 15,354 | 9,504 | 1 in 229.56 | 1 in 228.98 | 0.25% |
| $5,000 | 9 | 6 | 1 in 391,629.86 | 1 in 362,706.38 | 7.39% |
| $50,000 | 8 | 5 | 1 in 440,583.59 | 1 in 435,247.66 | 1.21% |
| $2,000,000 | 5 | 4 | 1 in 704,933.74 | 1 in 544,059.57 | 22.82% |
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.