Best $50 Scratchers in Maryland Right Now
Every active $50 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 | $5,000,000 CASH | $50 | 79.8% | 55.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 3 | 45.7% | $5,000,000 |
| 2 | $5,000,000 LUXE | $50 | 78.6% | 47.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 69.4% | $5,000,000 |
| 3 | $5,000,000 Fortune | $50 | 80.5% | 45.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 28.2% | $5,000,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Maryland ranking.
How we rank $50 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 $50 scratcher in Maryland right now?
$5,000,000 CASH currently ranks #1 among active $50 Maryland scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 79.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $50 scratchers worth it in Maryland?
Active $50 Maryland games currently average about 79.6% return — the best-returning price point in the state right now. 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.