At a glance
CA$H is one of the Maryland Lottery's $1 games. With tickets selling faster than its top prizes are claimed, our estimate for the $1,000 prize has improved to about 1 in 119,327, from 1 in 166,351 at launch. Only 11% of its prizes are still unclaimed. Its ValueScore of 10/100 (Poor) makes it 6th out of 7 $1 tickets in Maryland.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.51
Exp. Value
$0.60
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
11%
ValueScore™
10 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
POOR VALUE
Ranked 89th out of 90 Maryland scratch-offs. Better options exist, including 5 other $1 Maryland games ranked higher.
Why
↓Softer expected value here: only $0.60 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Top-prize odds have improved: 1 in 166K at launch, about 1 in 119K now. Tickets have sold faster than the $1,000 prizes have been claimed.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 22% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.51), lower than most games.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$1,000
3 of 19 left
launch odds 1 in 166K
now ~1 in 119K
$500
14 of 107 left
launch odds 1 in 30K
now ~1 in 26K
$100
22 of 160 left
launch odds 1 in 20K
now ~1 in 16K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 19 | 3 | 16% |
| $500 | 107 | 14 | 13% |
| $100 | 160 | 22 | 14% |
| $50 | 2,280 | 179 | 8% |
| $20 | 2,843 | 229 | 8% |
| $10 | 35,508 | 3,040 | 9% |
| $5 | 89,805 | 8,297 | 9% |
| $2 | 264,522 | 29,880 | 11% |
| $1 | 305,571 | 37,711 | 12% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,898,080
Current Prize Pool
$195,086
Payout Percentage
10.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
79,375
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,160,676
Estimated Remaining
357,981
% Remaining
11.3%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
10
VALUESCORE
Poor
10
out of 100
Expected Value
1/40
Prize Quality
3/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 754
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 7/18/2025
- Payout %
- 60.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA$H scratch-off a good buy?
CA$H has a ValueScore of 10/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Maryland. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does CA$H cost?
CA$H costs $1 per ticket in Maryland. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CA$H scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CA$H are 1 in 4.51. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CA$H?
The top prize for CA$H is $1,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CA$H?
CA$H offers 9 distinct prize levels: $1,000 (19 total), $500 (107 total), $100 (160 total), $50 (2,280 total), $20 (2,843 total), $10 (35,508 total), $5 (89,805 total), $2 (264,522 total), and $1 (305,571 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in CA$H?
Based on our latest data, 11% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 79,375 out of 700,815 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is CA$H rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CA$H at 10 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 CA$H released?
CA$H was released by the Maryland Lottery on July 18, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is CA$H data updated on ScratchCheck?
CA$H data comes directly from the official Maryland Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.