Bonus Crossword (Game #731) is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Maryland Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.69, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.68 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $30,000. About half the prizes remain (34% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 37/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.69
Exp. Value
$0.68
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
34%
ValueScore™
37 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.68↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value — there are likely better options at this price.
Why
- Expected value of $0.68 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Average win frequency: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.69).
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.69 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 8 | 3 | 38% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 7 | 35% |
| $1,000 | 30 | 14 | 47% |
| $100 | 9,313 | 3,050 | 33% |
| $25 | 54,618 | 17,962 | 33% |
| $10 | 135,266 | 44,812 | 33% |
| $5 | 280,089 | 94,646 | 34% |
| $3 | 408,627 | 144,982 | 35% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
37
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
37
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 6/15/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 731
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 2/10/2025
- Payout %
- 67.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2026
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Is the Bonus Crossword (Game #731) scratch-off a good buy?
Bonus Crossword (Game #731) scores 37/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Maryland at the $3 price point.
How much does Bonus Crossword (Game #731) cost?
Bonus Crossword (Game #731) costs $3 per ticket in Maryland. All ScratchCheck figures for this game — expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis — are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Bonus Crossword (Game #731) scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Bonus Crossword (Game #731) are 1 in 3.69. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Bonus Crossword (Game #731)?
The top prize for Bonus Crossword (Game #731) is $30,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Bonus Crossword (Game #731)?
Bonus Crossword (Game #731) offers 8 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (8 total), $5,000 (20 total), $1,000 (30 total), $100 (9,313 total), $25 (54,618 total), $10 (135,266 total), $5 (280,089 total), and $3 (408,627 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 Bonus Crossword (Game #731)?
Based on our latest data, 34% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 305,476 out of 887,971 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Bonus Crossword (Game #731) rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Bonus Crossword (Game #731) at 37 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 Bonus Crossword (Game #731) released?
Bonus Crossword (Game #731) was released by the Maryland Lottery on February 10, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Bonus Crossword (Game #731) data updated on ScratchCheck?
Bonus Crossword (Game #731) 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.