Big Money
State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:14PM EDT
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.83
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 572.6
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 79,994.96
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 679,957.14
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,359,914.27 (33.1%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 7
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 16
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 out of 24
About "Big Money" Scratch-Off Game in Maryland
The "Big Money" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.83.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Big Money are 1 in 572.6.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 79,994.96.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 679,957.14.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:14PM EDT, approximately 33.1% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Big Money scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 479,330 | 162,583 | 1 in 8.57 | 1 in 8.36 | 2.4% |
| $10 | 308,079 | 100,704 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.5 | -1.27% |
| $15 | 136,936 | 44,383 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.64 | -2.13% |
| $25 | 68,468 | 22,037 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 61.71 | -2.85% |
| $50 | 72,373 | 22,987 | 1 in 56.76 | 1 in 59.16 | -4.22% |
| $100 | 4,220 | 1,354 | 1 in 973.48 | 1 in 1,004.37 | -3.17% |
| $250 | 2,091 | 652 | 1 in 1,964.65 | 1 in 2,085.76 | -6.16% |
| $500 | 1,062 | 352 | 1 in 3,868.25 | 1 in 3,863.39 | 0.13% |
| $1,000 | 24 | 11 | 1 in 171,170.04 | 1 in 123,628.57 | 27.77% |
| $5,000 | 16 | 4 | 1 in 256,755.06 | 1 in 339,978.57 | -32.41% |
| $50,000 | 7 | 2 | 1 in 586,868.71 | 1 in 679,957.14 | -15.86% |
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.