Lucky 7s is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Maryland Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.52, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.60 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $777. Most prizes have already been claimed (14% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 9/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.52
Exp. Value
$0.60
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$777
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
14%
ValueScore™
9 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
POOR VALUE
Low overall value right now. A different game will likely give you more.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.60 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- A leaner 22% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.52), below most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$777
4 of 33 left
launch odds 1 in 103K
now ~1 in 116K
$500
9 of 86 left
launch odds 1 in 40K
now ~1 in 52K
$200
7 of 115 left
launch odds 1 in 30K
now ~1 in 66K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $777 | 33 | 4 | 12% |
| $500 | 86 | 9 | 10% |
| $200 | 115 | 7 | 6% |
| $100 | 173 | 15 | 9% |
| $50 | 1,849 | 153 | 8% |
| $20 | 8,509 | 796 | 9% |
| $7 | 41,420 | 4,567 | 11% |
| $5 | 104,365 | 12,032 | 12% |
| $2 | 263,256 | 34,956 | 13% |
| $1 | 333,447 | 50,064 | 15% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,043,295
Current Prize Pool
$246,183
Payout Percentage
12.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
102,603
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,404,704
Estimated Remaining
463,766
% Remaining
13.6%
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
9
VALUESCORE
Poor
9
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 8/8/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 744
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 5/19/2025
- Payout %
- 60.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/9/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky 7s scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky 7s has a ValueScore of 9/100, 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 Lucky 7s cost?
Lucky 7s 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 Lucky 7s scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky 7s are 1 in 4.52. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Lucky 7s?
The top prize for Lucky 7s is $777. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Lucky 7s?
Lucky 7s offers 10 distinct prize levels: $777 (33 total), $500 (86 total), $200 (115 total), $100 (173 total), $50 (1,849 total), $20 (8,509 total), $7 (41,420 total), $5 (104,365 total), $2 (263,256 total), and $1 (333,447 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 Lucky 7s?
Based on our latest data, 14% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 102,603 out of 753,253 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Lucky 7s rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky 7s at 9 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 Lucky 7s released?
Lucky 7s was released by the Maryland Lottery on May 19, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Lucky 7s data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky 7s 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.