Diamonds & Gold

Game #797 • MD

Diamonds & Gold - Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: Maryland Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$30
Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 2.81
Expected ROI
-20.5%
Expected Value
$23.84

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,000,000
Current Top Prize
$2,000,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$51,981,960
Current Prize Pool
$46,584,810
Payout Percentage
89.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
783,032
Total Prizes Remaining
695,305

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,200,319
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,953,806
% Tickets Remaining
88.8%

Should You Play Diamonds & Gold Right Now?

Diamonds & Gold is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 0 weeks. The ROI is -20.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $23.84 in prize value. All 2 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 12.6% change since launch. Among the 8 active $30 games in Maryland, Diamonds & Gold ranks #2 by expected value.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,000,000 2 2 0 100.0% 1 in 1,100,160 1 in 976,903 ↑ 13%
$50,000 4 3 1 75.0% 1 in 550,080 1 in 651,269 ↓ 16%
$10,000 10 9 1 90.0% 1 in 220,032 1 in 217,090 ↑ 1%
$5,000 180 162 18 90.0% 1 in 12,224 1 in 12,061 ↑ 1%
$1,000 1,800 1,614 186 89.7% 1 in 1,222 1 in 1,211 ↑ 0.98%
$500 10,690 9,484 1,206 88.7% 1 in 206 1 in 206 ↓ 0.09%
$200 36,806 32,602 4,204 88.6% 1 in 60 1 in 60 ↓ 0.25%
$100 73,354 65,084 8,270 88.7% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.08%
$50 146,708 130,245 16,463 88.8% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 0.02%
$40 220,062 195,476 24,586 88.8% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.04%
$30 293,416 260,624 32,792 88.8% 1 in 7 1 in 7 ↑ 0.03%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Diamonds & Gold has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and represents our best effort to accurately reflect the current state of lottery games based on publicly available data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Prize availability, odds, and game details may change without notice. Always verify information with the official Maryland lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.