Best $3 Scratchers in Maryland Right Now
Every active $3 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 | Diamond Bingo | $3 | 67.3% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 73.3% | $30,000 |
| 2 | Ms.PAC-MAN™ | $3 | 67.3% | 29.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 66.1% | $30,000 |
| 3 | Diamond Bingo | $3 | 69% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 33.5% | $30,000 |
| 4 | Bonus Crossword | $3 | 66.3% | 30.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 51.3% | $30,000 |
| 5 | PRESS YOUR LUCK® | $3 | 67% | 26.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 52.1% | $30,000 |
| 6 | Candy Cane Cash | $3 | 66.3% | 29.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 27.2% | $30,000 |
| 7 | Loteria™ | $3 | 65.7% | 25.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.0% | $30,000 |
| 8 | SKEE-BALL® | $3 | 61.7% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 12.9% | $15,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Maryland ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in Maryland right now?
Diamond Bingo currently ranks #1 among active $3 Maryland scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 67.3% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $3 Maryland games currently average about 66.3% 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.