At a glance
The Maryland Lottery sells SKEE-BALL® as a $3 ticket. At 1 in 4.09, its overall odds are the longest of Maryland's 8 $3 games. 59% of its winning tickets pay $3 or less, no more than the ticket cost. Its prize pool is nearly spent: 13% of prizes remain. A ValueScore of 21/100 (Below Avg) puts it at 7th of the 8 active $3 games in Maryland.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.09
Exp. Value
$0.68
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$15,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
13%
ValueScore™
21 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.68↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 7th of the 8 active $3 games in Maryland, so most $3 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- At 1 in 4.09, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$15,000
1 of 8 left
launch odds 1 in 426K
now ~1 in 441K
$1,000
5 of 16 left
launch odds 1 in 213K
now ~1 in 88K
$100
308 of 3,040 left
launch odds 1 in 1,121
now ~1 in 1,432
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | 8 | 1 | 13% |
| $1,000 | 16 | 5 | 31% |
| $100 | 3,040 | 308 | 10% |
| $50 | 8,588 | 976 | 11% |
| $30 | 76,704 | 8,203 | 11% |
| $9 | 251,046 | 29,467 | 12% |
| $3 | 493,756 | 68,881 | 14% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$6,911,202
Current Prize Pool
$817,536
Payout Percentage
11.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
107,841
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,407,616
Estimated Remaining
441,070
% Remaining
12.9%
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
21
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
21
out of 100
Expected Value
11/40
Prize Quality
3/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maryland
- Game Number
- 687
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 4/22/2024
- Payout %
- 67.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SKEE-BALL® scratch-off a good buy?
SKEE-BALL® scores 21/100 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 SKEE-BALL® cost?
SKEE-BALL® 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 SKEE-BALL® scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with SKEE-BALL® are 1 in 4.09. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for SKEE-BALL®?
The top prize for SKEE-BALL® is $15,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for SKEE-BALL®?
SKEE-BALL® offers 7 distinct prize levels: $15,000 (8 total), $1,000 (16 total), $100 (3,040 total), $50 (8,588 total), $30 (76,704 total), $9 (251,046 total), and $3 (493,756 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 SKEE-BALL®?
Based on our latest data, 13% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 107,841 out of 833,158 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is SKEE-BALL® rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates SKEE-BALL® at 21 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 SKEE-BALL® released?
SKEE-BALL® 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 SKEE-BALL® data updated on ScratchCheck?
SKEE-BALL® 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.