Lottery News – Maryland Lottery

March Scratch-offs Launch with Highlight on Back to the Future-inspired Ticket

March 25, 2025

Second-chance promotion offers prizes based on dates and numbers inspired by the movie We are kicking off spring by offering a scratch-off ticket to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Amblin [...]

Mega Millions Set to Launch New Features, Prizes, Price

March 25, 2025

Faster-growing jackpots and larger prizes on the way starting April 5 A new version of a game that is an old favorite is coming this spring. Beginning April 5, Mega […]

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Strengthens Responsible Play Focus

February 28, 2025

Many resources available at no cost for concerned individuals, families Maryland Lottery and Gaming will join with other lotteries and gaming operators across the U.S. in March to support Problem […]

$5,000,000 Fortune, Four Other Scratch-offs Arrive in Stores

February 10, 2025

Third $50 instant ticket offers three $5 million top prizes Get ready for big prizes! Arriving at retailers starting today is the Maryland Lottery’s third $50 scratch-off. The $5,000,000 Fortune […]

Maryland Lottery Prepares for New Version of Mega Millions

February 5, 2025

Number of advance drawings to be temporarily reduced through April 4 A new version of Mega Millions is on the way, and in preparation for the changes, the number of [...]

MONOPOLY Family of Scratch-off Games Kicks Off New Year of Fun

January 13, 2025

Second-chance promotion Includes Rolling Cash Jackpot MONOPOLY scratch-off fans, your day has arrived! The Maryland Lottery launches five more scratch-offs and a second-chance promotion featuring your favorite game today. The […]

First-Time Player Wins $100,000 Scratch-off Surprise

December 11, 2024

Also first to claim top prize on Mega Bucks game She has thought about buying tickets in the past, a Charles County woman told Lottery officials, but one thing kept […]

2024 Scratch-off Fun Continues with $30 Game, Four Other Instant Tickets

December 2, 2024

MONOPOLY X200 starts a series of MONOPOLY games slated for 2025 The Maryland Lottery is closing out 2024 with five new scratch-offs — $1 Snowflake Cash, $2 MAGIC 8 BALL™, […]

‘Tis the Season to Remember Lottery Tickets Aren’t For Children

November 25, 2024

Maryland Lottery encourages responsible gifting to ages 18 and up As the holiday season approaches, many people are shopping for the perfect gift. The Maryland Lottery strongly encourages responsible play, […]

Married Couple Team Up for $100,000 Scratch-off Win

November 22, 2024

Claim top prize on $100,000 Crossword game A husband and wife team from Laurel have a special system when it comes to playing Lottery games and entering second-chance promotions. However, […]

October Brings Six Holiday Scratch-offs to Stores

October 21, 2024

Second-chance promotion returns with 62 prizes; two chances to win $100,000 The Maryland Lottery kicks off the holiday season today with six new scratch-offs and a Holiday Second-Chance Promotion that […]

Greenbelt Resident Now in Round of 8 in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™

October 14, 2024

Christopher Goggins will win at least $7,500; still has chance at $1 million Christopher Goggins’ dream of winning $1 million in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ promotion is still alive as […]

$2.68 Million and Growing: Progressive Jackpot in FAST PLAY Game Sets New FAST PLAY Record

October 8, 2024

Jackpot still rising with each $30 VIP Club ticket purchased A new Maryland multimillionaire is in the making! Sales of the $30 FAST PLAY VIP Club game have pushed its […]

Ravens Season Ticket Winners Enjoy Shopping Spree at Stadium

October 3, 2024

Next Ravens second-chance drawing to be held Oct. 15 Four lucky winners went on a shopping spree at the Ravens official team store inside M&T Bank Stadium, thanks to the Maryland Lottery's Ravens [...]

GAME OF THRONES™ Scratch-off Among New September Games

September 23, 2024

Scratch-offs with thousands of top prizes and crossword-themed game arriving in stores We’re bringing a bounty of four exciting new Lottery scratch-offs to area stores today, including a GAME OF […]

Maryland Man Among 16 Finalists in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™

September 2, 2024

Greenbelt resident has the chance to win $1 million The highly anticipated NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ has returned for a second year, with 16 lottery players locked in for the chance […]

September Starts with Three New FAST PLAY Games

September 2, 2024

$20 Super 777 has progressive jackpot starting at $200,000 Three new FAST PLAY games will arrive in stores on Sept. 2, including one with a progressive jackpot starting at $200,000. [...]

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Emphasizes Player Education in September

August 30, 2024

Lottery, casinos, sports wagering operators support Responsible Gaming Education Month Maryland Lottery and Gaming and the state’s casinos and sports wagering businesses are taking time in September to emphasize the [...]

Ravens Scratch-offs, Second-Chance Prizes Return Aug. 19

August 19, 2024

New Fan of the Game option added to promotion for extra fun It’s the most wonderful time of the year for football fans as Ravens football is back and the [...]

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.585 Billion to the State in FY2024

August 9, 2024

Maryland Lottery and Gaming posts second-largest single-year transfer to the state The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks and daily fantasy sports operators combined to contribute $1.585 billion to [...]