Best $30 Scratchers in Maryland Right Now
Every active $30 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 | Fire | $30 | 78.6% | 50.7% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 68.6% | $2,000,000 |
| 2 | $5,000 Large | $30 | 78.7% | 45.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 75.4% | $5,000 |
| 3 | 30X Cash | $30 | 79.1% | 41.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 99.0% | $30,000 |
| 4 | $100,000 Ca$h | $30 | 79.3% | 43% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 63.4% | $100,000 |
| 5 | Ace of Spades | $30 | 79.3% | 42.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 63.7% | $2,000,000 |
| 6 | Mega Money | $30 | 83.5% | 40.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 53.2% | $2,000,000 |
| 7 | Diamonds & Gold | $30 | 77.2% | 39.7% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 69.0% | $2,000,000 |
| 8 | 200X the Cash | $30 | 79.8% | 38.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 55.6% | $2,000,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Maryland ranking.
How we rank $30 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 $30 scratcher in Maryland right now?
Fire currently ranks #1 among active $30 Maryland scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 78.6% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $30 Maryland games currently average about 79.4% 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.