The Maryland Lottery sells Mega Money at $30 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 2.90. Its current expected value works out to $0.79 on the dollar, an above-average return. The top prize is $2,000,000. 54% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so about half the prizes remain. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 83 (Excellent). Today it stands at ahead of roughly 91% of Maryland's 89 active games; among $30 tickets it is 6th of the 7 active $30 games in Maryland.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.90
Exp. Value
$0.79
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
54%
ValueScore™
83 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.79↑
GREAT VALUE
The numbers put it at #9 of 89 in Maryland, better than about 91% of the state's games.
Why
↑The prize pool gives back $0.79 of every $1, better than most games manage.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 34% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.90), ahead of most games.
- Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$2,000,000
4 of 5 left
launch odds 1 in 705K
now ~1 in 473K
$50,000
4 of 8 left
launch odds 1 in 441K
now ~1 in 473K
$5,000
6 of 9 left
launch odds 1 in 392K
now ~1 in 315K
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 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| $50,000 | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| $5,000 | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| $500 | 15,354 | 8,247 | 54% |
| $200 | 58,842 | 31,470 | 53% |
| $100 | 152,900 | 81,792 | 53% |
| $50 | 285,730 | 153,095 | 54% |
| $40 | 281,956 | 151,332 | 54% |
| $30 | 420,599 | 225,914 | 54% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$83,363,110
Current Prize Pool
$47,312,150
Payout Percentage
56.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
651,864
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,524,669
Estimated Remaining
1,890,406
% Remaining
53.6%
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
83
VALUESCORE
Excellent
83
out of 100
Expected Value
40/40
Prize Quality
13/25
Win Frequency
18/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 690
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 4/22/2024
- Payout %
- 78.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mega Money scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. Mega Money is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 83/100. 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 Mega Money cost?
Mega Money 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 Mega Money scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Mega Money are 1 in 2.90. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Mega Money?
The top prize for Mega Money is $2,000,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Mega Money?
Mega Money offers 9 distinct prize levels: $2,000,000 (5 total), $50,000 (8 total), $5,000 (9 total), $500 (15,354 total), $200 (58,842 total), $100 (152,900 total), $50 (285,730 total), $40 (281,956 total), and $30 (420,599 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 Mega Money?
Based on our latest data, 54% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 651,864 out of 1,215,403 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Mega Money rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Mega Money at 83 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 Mega Money released?
Mega Money was released by the Maryland Lottery on April 22, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Mega Money data updated on ScratchCheck?
Mega Money 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.