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$3Bonus Crossword
Game #784 · $3 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 55Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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Bonus Crossword is a $3 scratch-offs 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 scratch-offs. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Of the original 8 top prizes worth $30K each, 4 are still available. 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.
At #4 among $3 games in Maryland, Bonus Crossword is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.
With an estimated 57% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score55
Current Rate67¢Original: 68¢ · Shift: -1¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.9Mof 3.3M printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$30K
4 of 8 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(27.3224%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 62,373
≥ $1K
1 in 62,373
≥ $5K
1 in 110,070
≥ $10K
1 in 467,792
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning Bonus Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Bonus Crossword are 1 in 4.
How much does a Bonus Crossword ticket cost?
A Bonus Crossword ticket costs $3.
What is the top prize for Bonus Crossword?
The top prize for Bonus Crossword is $30,000, with 4 prizes still remaining.
How many Bonus Crossword tickets are left?
An estimated 1.9M tickets remain, approximately 57% of the total printed.