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$3Bonus Crossword
Game #731 · $3 ticket
Serious Score 49Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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Bonus Crossword is a $3 scratchers from the Maryland Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.
With a current return of 67¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among Maryland scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Only 3 of the original 8 top prizes of $30K remain — the biggest payouts are becoming scarce. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.
Ranked #6 among $3 games in Maryland, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our Maryland rankings for the current top picks.
Roughly 34% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
7dSerious Score49
Current Rate67¢Original: 68¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.1Mof 3.3M printed
Win Probabilities
7dTop Prize$30K
3 of 8 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(27.1003%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 46,952
≥ $1K
1 in 46,952
≥ $5K
1 in 112,685
≥ $10K
1 in 375,615