Best $1 Scratchers in Maryland Right Now
Every active $1 Maryland scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated September 23, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple Red 7s | $1 | 59% | 24.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 61.6% | $777 |
| 2 | Just 1 Buck | $1 | 56% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 30.4% | $500 |
| 3 | Loose Change® | $1 | 59% | 22.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 82.9% | $1,000 |
| 4 | Cash Tripler | $1 | 56% | 23.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 27.8% | $1,000 |
| 5 | CA$H | $1 | 54% | 23.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 11.3% | $1,000 |
| 6 | 5X the Cash | $1 | 55% | 23.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 17.0% | $1,000 |
| 7 | Lucky 7s | $1 | 53% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 13.6% | $777 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Maryland ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Maryland Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $1 scratcher in Maryland right now?
Triple Red 7s currently ranks #1 among active $1 Maryland scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 59% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $1 Maryland games currently average about 56% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 79.6%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official Maryland Lottery feed; last updated September 23, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.