Bonus Crossword
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:14PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.69
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 359.18
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 48,742.31
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 360,693.07
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,803,465.36 (55.04%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 8
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 20
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 20 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 359.18.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 48,742.31.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 360,693.07.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:14PM EDT, approximately 55.04% 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 | 408,627 | 227,957 | 1 in 8.02 | 1 in 7.91 | 1.34% |
| $5 | 280,089 | 153,132 | 1 in 11.7 | 1 in 11.78 | -0.67% |
| $10 | 135,266 | 73,192 | 1 in 24.22 | 1 in 24.64 | -1.72% |
| $25 | 54,618 | 29,442 | 1 in 59.99 | 1 in 61.25 | -2.11% |
| $100 | 9,313 | 4,984 | 1 in 351.83 | 1 in 361.85 | -2.85% |
| $1,000 | 30 | 20 | 1 in 109,220.43 | 1 in 90,173.27 | 17.44% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 12 | 1 in 163,830.65 | 1 in 150,288.78 | 8.27% |
| $30,000 | 8 | 5 | 1 in 409,576.62 | 1 in 360,693.07 | 11.94% |
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.