Diamonds & Gold is one of the Maryland Lottery's $30 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 2.81. The expected value is $0.79 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $2,000,000. Most prizes are still available (72% remaining). On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 91 (Excellent). Today it stands at 3rd overall out of 89 games we track in Maryland; among $30 tickets it is 2nd among the 7 $30 games Maryland sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.81
Exp. Value
$0.79
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
72%
ValueScore™
91 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.79↑
EXCELLENT
It ranks 3rd of 89 in Maryland, putting it in the state's top three, and it is in the top third of Maryland's 7 $30 tickets, at 2nd.
Why
↑Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- The prize pool gives back $0.79 of every $1, better than most games manage.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 36% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.81), ahead of most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$2,000,000
1 of 2 left
launch odds 1 in 1.1M
now ~1 in 1.6M
$50,000
3 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 550K
now ~1 in 526K
$10,000
6 of 10 left
launch odds 1 in 220K
now ~1 in 263K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $50,000 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| $5,000 | 180 | 133 | 74% |
| $1,000 | 1,800 | 1,316 | 73% |
| $500 | 10,690 | 7,669 | 72% |
| $200 | 36,806 | 26,380 | 72% |
| $100 | 73,354 | 52,518 | 72% |
| $50 | 146,708 | 105,184 | 72% |
| $40 | 220,062 | 157,898 | 72% |
| $30 | 293,416 | 210,581 | 72% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$51,981,960
Current Prize Pool
$36,445,850
Payout Percentage
70.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
561,689
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,200,320
Estimated Remaining
1,578,346
% Remaining
71.7%
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
91
VALUESCORE
Excellent
91
out of 100
Expected Value
39/40
Prize Quality
18/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 797
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 4/17/2026
- Payout %
- 78.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Diamonds & Gold scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. Diamonds & Gold 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 Diamonds & Gold cost?
Diamonds & Gold 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 Diamonds & Gold scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Diamonds & Gold are 1 in 2.81. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Diamonds & Gold?
The top prize for Diamonds & Gold is $2,000,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Diamonds & Gold?
Diamonds & Gold offers 11 distinct prize levels: $2,000,000 (2 total), $50,000 (4 total), $10,000 (10 total), $5,000 (180 total), $1,000 (1,800 total), $500 (10,690 total), $200 (36,806 total), $100 (73,354 total), $50 (146,708 total), $40 (220,062 total), and $30 (293,416 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 Diamonds & Gold?
Based on our latest data, 72% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 561,689 out of 783,032 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Diamonds & Gold rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Diamonds & Gold 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 Diamonds & Gold released?
Diamonds & Gold was released by the Maryland Lottery on April 17, 2026. It has been on sale for about 5 months.
How often is Diamonds & Gold data updated on ScratchCheck?
Diamonds & Gold 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.