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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple Red 7s | $1 | 60% | 24.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 80.9% | $777 |
| 2 | Just 1 Buck | $1 | 56% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 31.2% | $500 |
| 3 | Cash Tripler | $1 | 57% | 23.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 34.7% | $1,000 |
| 4 | 5X the Cash | $1 | 57% | 23.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 28.1% | $1,000 |
| 5 | CA$H | $1 | 54% | 23.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 11.5% | $1,000 |
| 6 | Lucky 7s | $1 | 53% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 13.7% | $777 |
| 7 | MONOPOLY™ X5 | $1 | 53% | 23.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 14% | $1,000 |
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 60% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $1 Maryland games currently average about 55.7% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 79.3%. 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 July 13, 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.