At $3 a ticket, MAINE CROSSWORD comes from the Maine Lottery. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.32. The top prize is $30,000. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 73 (Good). Today it stands at 2nd of 36 in Maine, putting it in the state's top three; among $3 tickets it is currently the best $3 game Maine sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.32
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
30
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
73 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $30,000 | 30 |
| $1,000 | 100 |
Maine only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
73
VALUESCORE
Good
73
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
15/25
Win Frequency
17/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maine
- Game Number
- 745
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 9/3/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.32 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAINE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
MAINE CROSSWORD is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 73/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $3 tickets in Maine.
How much does MAINE CROSSWORD cost?
MAINE CROSSWORD costs $3 per ticket in Maine. 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 MAINE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MAINE CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.32. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MAINE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for MAINE CROSSWORD is $30,000. As of our latest update, 30 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MAINE CROSSWORD?
MAINE CROSSWORD offers 2 distinct prize levels: $30,000, and $1,000. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is MAINE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MAINE CROSSWORD at 73 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 MAINE CROSSWORD released?
MAINE CROSSWORD was released by the Maine Lottery on September 3, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is MAINE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
MAINE CROSSWORD data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Maine Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.