Mega Bucks
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:15PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.36
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 175.66
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 34,903.95
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 58,702.1
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,291,446.24 (40.87%)
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 9
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 10
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 32
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "Mega Bucks" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $10.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.36.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Bucks are 1 in 175.66.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 34,903.95.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 58,702.1.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:15PM EDT, approximately 40.87% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Mega Bucks scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 330,596 | 136,481 | 1 in 9.56 | 1 in 9.46 | 1.01% |
| $15 | 218,563 | 89,693 | 1 in 14.46 | 1 in 14.4 | 0.41% |
| $25 | 147,039 | 59,630 | 1 in 21.49 | 1 in 21.66 | -0.77% |
| $40 | 226,137 | 91,203 | 1 in 13.97 | 1 in 14.16 | -1.33% |
| $100 | 13,665 | 5,500 | 1 in 231.25 | 1 in 234.81 | -1.54% |
| $200 | 3,062 | 1,258 | 1 in 1,032.03 | 1 in 1,026.59 | 0.53% |
| $500 | 1,342 | 557 | 1 in 2,354.74 | 1 in 2,318.57 | 1.54% |
| $1,000 | 40 | 15 | 1 in 79,001.58 | 1 in 86,096.42 | -8.98% |
| $10,000 | 32 | 13 | 1 in 98,751.97 | 1 in 99,342.02 | -0.6% |
| $50,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 in 316,006.32 | 1 in 322,861.56 | -2.17% |
| $100,000 | 9 | 5 | 1 in 351,118.13 | 1 in 258,289.25 | 26.44% |
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.