Best $2 Scratchers in Maryland Right Now
Every active $2 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 | Harlem Globetrotters® | $2 | 64% | 29.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 57.7% | $10,000 |
| 2 | Triple Red 7s Doubler | $2 | 63.5% | 26.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 67.3% | $7,777 |
| 3 | 10X the Cash | $2 | 62% | 28% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 26.0% | $10,000 |
| 4 | Snow Much Fun | $2 | 61% | 27.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 44.4% | $10,000 |
| 5 | Ravens X2 | $2 | 59% | 28% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 7.8% | $20,000 |
| 6 | Maryland Treasures | $2 | 62.5% | 26.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 38.1% | $10,000 |
| 7 | Ravens X2 | $2 | 63.5% | 28.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 68.7% | $20,000 |
| 8 | Lucky 7s Doubler | $2 | 61% | 26.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 21.3% | $7,777 |
| 9 | MAGIC 8 BALL™ | $2 | 54% | 26.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 9.8% | $8,888 |
| 10 | Back to the Future™ | $2 | 58.5% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 25.3% | $10,000 |
Other price points: best $1 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 $2 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 $2 scratcher in Maryland right now?
Harlem Globetrotters® currently ranks #1 among active $2 Maryland scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 64% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $2 Maryland games currently average about 60.9% 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.