Just 1 Buck

Just 1 Buck is a $1 scratchers from the Maryland Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

Returning 56¢ per dollar, Just 1 Buck falls in the middle of the pack for Maryland scratchers at this price. The return has dropped -4¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 12 of the original 41 top prizes of $500 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.

At #4 among $1 games in Maryland, Just 1 Buck is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.

Roughly 32% of printed tickets are still in circulation.