MAGIC 8 BALL™
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:15PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.1
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 4,975.18
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 142,621.92
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 855,731.5 (27.12%)
Total $8,888 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 6
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 20
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 80
About "MAGIC 8 BALL™" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "MAGIC 8 BALL™" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $2.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.1.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MAGIC 8 BALL™ are 1 in 4,975.18.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 142,621.92.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:15PM EDT, approximately 27.12% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's MAGIC 8 BALL™ scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 347,416 | 98,190 | 1 in 9.08 | 1 in 8.72 | 4.05% |
| $4 | 189,623 | 50,615 | 1 in 16.64 | 1 in 16.91 | -1.59% |
| $5 | 126,376 | 33,877 | 1 in 24.97 | 1 in 25.26 | -1.16% |
| $8 | 63,188 | 15,849 | 1 in 49.94 | 1 in 53.99 | -8.11% |
| $20 | 31,594 | 7,515 | 1 in 99.88 | 1 in 113.87 | -14.01% |
| $40 | 7,388 | 1,758 | 1 in 427.13 | 1 in 486.76 | -13.96% |
| $88 | 3,310 | 739 | 1 in 953.36 | 1 in 1,157.96 | -21.46% |
| $188 | 662 | 152 | 1 in 4,766.8 | 1 in 5,629.81 | -18.1% |
| $500 | 80 | 14 | 1 in 39,445.23 | 1 in 61,123.68 | -54.96% |
| $1,000 | 20 | 4 | 1 in 157,780.91 | 1 in 213,932.88 | -35.59% |
| $8,888 | 6 | 2 | 1 in 525,936.38 | 1 in 427,865.75 | 18.65% |
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.