THE GAME OF LIFE™

State: Maryland
Last Updated: 10/08/2026 at 08:10AM EDT
THE GAME OF LIFE™ scratch-off from Maryland Lottery

Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.02

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 24.21

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 8,762.87

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 140,879.98

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,831,439.74 (53.68%)

Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 5

Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 6

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10

About "THE GAME OF LIFE™" Scratch-Off in Maryland

The "THE GAME OF LIFE™" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in Maryland. The price of a ticket is $20.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.02.

The odds of winning at least $100 in THE GAME OF LIFE™ are 1 in 24.21.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 8,762.87.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 140,879.98.

As of the last update on 10/08/2026 at 08:10AM EDT, approximately 53.68% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's THE GAME OF LIFE™ scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "THE GAME OF LIFE™"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$20409,008219,9661 in 8.341 in 8.330.19%
$25204,556109,8621 in 16.681 in 16.670.05%
$50374,898200,9601 in 9.11 in 9.11-0.14%
$100136,33673,0061 in 25.021 in 25.09-0.24%
$2002,2751,2321 in 1,499.691 in 1,486.560.88%
$5002,2741,2021 in 1,500.351 in 1,523.66-1.55%
$1,0003361781 in 10,154.141 in 10,288.99-1.33%
$5,00028181 in 121,849.671 in 101,746.6516.5%
$10,0001061 in 341,179.061 in 305,239.9610.53%
$50,000641 in 568,631.771 in 457,859.9419.48%
$1,000,000531 in 682,358.131 in 610,479.9110.53%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 409,008
Prizes Remaining: 219,966
Starting Odds: 1 in 8.34
Current Odds: 1 in 8.33
Change in Odds: 0.19%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 204,556
Prizes Remaining: 109,862
Starting Odds: 1 in 16.68
Current Odds: 1 in 16.67
Change in Odds: 0.05%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 374,898
Prizes Remaining: 200,960
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.1
Current Odds: 1 in 9.11
Change in Odds: -0.14%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 136,336
Prizes Remaining: 73,006
Starting Odds: 1 in 25.02
Current Odds: 1 in 25.09
Change in Odds: -0.24%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 2,275
Prizes Remaining: 1,232
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,499.69
Current Odds: 1 in 1,486.56
Change in Odds: 0.88%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 2,274
Prizes Remaining: 1,202
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,500.35
Current Odds: 1 in 1,523.66
Change in Odds: -1.55%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 336
Prizes Remaining: 178
Starting Odds: 1 in 10,154.14
Current Odds: 1 in 10,288.99
Change in Odds: -1.33%
Prize: $5,000
Total Prizes: 28
Prizes Remaining: 18
Starting Odds: 1 in 121,849.67
Current Odds: 1 in 101,746.65
Change in Odds: 16.5%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 6
Starting Odds: 1 in 341,179.06
Current Odds: 1 in 305,239.96
Change in Odds: 10.53%
Prize: $50,000
Total Prizes: 6
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 568,631.77
Current Odds: 1 in 457,859.94
Change in Odds: 19.48%
Prize: $1,000,000
Total Prizes: 5
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 682,358.13
Current Odds: 1 in 610,479.91
Change in Odds: 10.53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?

Each ticket costs $20, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?

The top prize you can win playing THE GAME OF LIFE™ is $1,000,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "THE GAME OF LIFE™"?

The smallest prize for THE GAME OF LIFE™ is $20.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.02.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Maryland Scratch-Offs?

The odds and statistics for Maryland's scratch-offs are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

Where Does Scratch-Off Hub Get Information on Maryland Lottery Scratch-Offs, Odds, Prizes Remaining, and Tickets Remaining?

Games, prizes, and odds for Maryland scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official Maryland Lottery Website.

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