$5,000 Large is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Maryland Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.64, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.79 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $5,000. Most prizes are still available (76% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 91/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.64
Exp. Value
$0.79
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
802
Prizes Remaining
76%
ValueScore™
91 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.79↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value — among the better games we track right now.
Why
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- Wins hit often: about a 38% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.64), better than most games.
- Expected value of $0.79 per $1 is above average. More of each dollar comes back as prizes than most games.
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 2.64 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | 1,057 | 802 | 76% |
| $1,000 | 1,416 | 1,088 | 77% |
| $500 | 9,151 | 6,994 | 76% |
| $200 | 63,183 | 48,260 | 76% |
| $100 | 140,308 | 107,137 | 76% |
| $50 | 293,289 | 224,199 | 76% |
| $40 | 293,048 | 223,963 | 76% |
| $30 | 442,761 | 338,766 | 77% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
91
VALUESCORE
Excellent
91
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 6/15/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 712
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 9/23/2024
- Payout %
- 78.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2026
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Is the $5,000 Large scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. $5,000 Large is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 91/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does $5,000 Large cost?
$5,000 Large costs $30 per ticket in Maryland. All ScratchCheck figures for this game — expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis — are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $5,000 Large scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $5,000 Large are 1 in 2.64. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $5,000 Large?
The top prize for $5,000 Large is $5,000. As of our latest update, 802 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $5,000 Large?
$5,000 Large offers 8 distinct prize levels: $5,000 (1,057 total), $1,000 (1,416 total), $500 (9,151 total), $200 (63,183 total), $100 (140,308 total), $50 (293,289 total), $40 (293,048 total), and $30 (442,761 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in $5,000 Large?
Based on our latest data, 76% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 951,209 out of 1,244,213 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $5,000 Large rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $5,000 Large at 91 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was $5,000 Large released?
$5,000 Large was released by the Maryland Lottery on September 23, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is $5,000 Large data updated on ScratchCheck?
$5,000 Large data is collected directly from official Maryland Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.