THE GAME OF LIFE™

State: Maryland
Last Updated: 08/24/2026 at 08:20AM 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 8,837.12

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 142,753.54

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,855,796.04 (54.39%)

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 8,837.12.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 142,753.54.

As of the last update on 08/24/2026 at 08:20AM EDT, approximately 54.39% 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
$20409,008222,8821 in 8.341 in 8.330.18%
$25204,556111,3721 in 16.681 in 16.660.1%
$50374,898203,6061 in 9.11 in 9.11-0.15%
$100136,33673,9631 in 25.021 in 25.09-0.26%
$2002,2751,2471 in 1,499.691 in 1,488.210.77%
$5002,2741,2221 in 1,500.351 in 1,518.65-1.22%
$1,0003361791 in 10,154.141 in 10,367.58-2.1%
$5,00028181 in 121,849.671 in 103,099.7815.39%
$10,0001061 in 341,179.061 in 309,299.349.34%
$50,000641 in 568,631.771 in 463,949.0118.41%
$1,000,000531 in 682,358.131 in 618,598.689.34%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 409,008
Prizes Remaining: 222,882
Starting Odds: 1 in 8.34
Current Odds: 1 in 8.33
Change in Odds: 0.18%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 204,556
Prizes Remaining: 111,372
Starting Odds: 1 in 16.68
Current Odds: 1 in 16.66
Change in Odds: 0.1%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 374,898
Prizes Remaining: 203,606
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.1
Current Odds: 1 in 9.11
Change in Odds: -0.15%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 136,336
Prizes Remaining: 73,963
Starting Odds: 1 in 25.02
Current Odds: 1 in 25.09
Change in Odds: -0.26%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 2,275
Prizes Remaining: 1,247
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,499.69
Current Odds: 1 in 1,488.21
Change in Odds: 0.77%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 2,274
Prizes Remaining: 1,222
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,500.35
Current Odds: 1 in 1,518.65
Change in Odds: -1.22%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 336
Prizes Remaining: 179
Starting Odds: 1 in 10,154.14
Current Odds: 1 in 10,367.58
Change in Odds: -2.1%
Prize: $5,000
Total Prizes: 28
Prizes Remaining: 18
Starting Odds: 1 in 121,849.67
Current Odds: 1 in 103,099.78
Change in Odds: 15.39%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 6
Starting Odds: 1 in 341,179.06
Current Odds: 1 in 309,299.34
Change in Odds: 9.34%
Prize: $50,000
Total Prizes: 6
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 568,631.77
Current Odds: 1 in 463,949.01
Change in Odds: 18.41%
Prize: $1,000,000
Total Prizes: 5
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 682,358.13
Current Odds: 1 in 618,598.68
Change in Odds: 9.34%

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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