Big Money
Image Credit: Maryland State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.83
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 588.06
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 72,919.37
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 510,435.59
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,020,871.18 (24.85%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 7
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 16
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 24
About "Big Money" Scratch-Off in Maryland
The "Big Money" scratch-off 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 588.06.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 72,919.37.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 510,435.59.
As of the last update on 12/19/2025 at 07:53AM EST, approximately 24.85% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Maryland's Big Money scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Big Money"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 479,330 | 123,134 | 1 in 8.57 | 1 in 8.29 | 3.26% |
| $10 | 308,079 | 75,207 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.57 | -1.8% |
| $15 | 136,936 | 33,057 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.88 | -2.94% |
| $25 | 68,468 | 16,371 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 62.36 | -3.93% |
| $50 | 72,373 | 17,041 | 1 in 56.76 | 1 in 59.91 | -5.54% |
| $100 | 4,220 | 999 | 1 in 973.48 | 1 in 1,021.89 | -4.97% |
| $250 | 2,091 | 474 | 1 in 1,964.65 | 1 in 2,153.74 | -9.62% |
| $500 | 1,062 | 249 | 1 in 3,868.25 | 1 in 4,099.88 | -5.99% |
| $1,000 | 24 | 8 | 1 in 171,170.04 | 1 in 127,608.9 | 25.45% |
| $5,000 | 16 | 4 | 1 in 256,755.06 | 1 in 255,217.79 | 0.6% |
| $50,000 | 7 | 2 | 1 in 586,868.71 | 1 in 510,435.59 | 13.02% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?
How Are the Odds Calculated for Maryland Scratch-Offs?
- 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.
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