Bonus Crossword

State: Maryland

Last Updated: 02/24/2026 at 09:36AM EST

Bonus Crossword scratch-off from Maryland Lottery

Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery

Ticket Price: $3

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.69

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 367.67

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 48,057.94

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 384,463.56

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,153,390.68 (35.2%)

Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8

Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 20

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 30

About "Bonus Crossword" Scratch-Off in Maryland

The "Bonus Crossword" scratch-off 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 367.67.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 48,057.94.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 384,463.56.

As of the last update on 02/24/2026 at 09:36AM EST, approximately 35.2% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Bonus Crossword scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Bonus Crossword"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$3	408,627	148,262	1 in 8.02	1 in 7.78	2.98%
$5	280,089	96,921	1 in 11.7	1 in 11.9	-1.73%
$10	135,266	45,867	1 in 24.22	1 in 25.15	-3.81%
$25	54,618	18,385	1 in 59.99	1 in 62.74	-4.57%
$100	9,313	3,113	1 in 351.83	1 in 370.51	-5.31%
$1,000	30	14	1 in 109,220.43	1 in 82,385.05	24.57%
$5,000	20	7	1 in 163,830.65	1 in 164,770.1	-0.57%
$30,000	8	3	1 in 409,576.62	1 in 384,463.56	6.13%

Prize: $3

Total Prizes: 408,627

Prizes Remaining: 148,262

Starting Odds: 1 in 8.02

Current Odds: 1 in 7.78

Change in Odds: 2.98%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 280,089

Prizes Remaining: 96,921

Starting Odds: 1 in 11.7

Current Odds: 1 in 11.9

Change in Odds: -1.73%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 135,266

Prizes Remaining: 45,867

Starting Odds: 1 in 24.22

Current Odds: 1 in 25.15

Change in Odds: -3.81%

Prize: $25

Total Prizes: 54,618

Prizes Remaining: 18,385

Starting Odds: 1 in 59.99

Current Odds: 1 in 62.74

Change in Odds: -4.57%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 9,313

Prizes Remaining: 3,113

Starting Odds: 1 in 351.83

Current Odds: 1 in 370.51

Change in Odds: -5.31%

Prize: $1,000

Total Prizes: 30

Prizes Remaining: 14

Starting Odds: 1 in 109,220.43

Current Odds: 1 in 82,385.05

Change in Odds: 24.57%

Prize: $5,000

Total Prizes: 20

Prizes Remaining: 7

Starting Odds: 1 in 163,830.65

Current Odds: 1 in 164,770.1

Change in Odds: -0.57%

Prize: $30,000

Total Prizes: 8

Prizes Remaining: 3

Starting Odds: 1 in 409,576.62

Current Odds: 1 in 384,463.56

Change in Odds: 6.13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Bonus Crossword"?

Each ticket costs $3, 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 "Bonus Crossword"?

The top prize you can win playing Bonus Crossword is $30,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Bonus Crossword"?

The smallest prize for Bonus Crossword is $3.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.69.

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.