The Maryland Lottery offers a diverse range of games to suit all types of players. Descriptions and rules are available in the Games section of mdlottery. There are more than 4, Lottery retailers across the state in venues of all types and sizes, including convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and grocery stores. Check our Retailer Locator to find a location in your area.
Click here for a list of ADA-compliant retailers. Winning tickets of any amount can be redeemed at the Lottery office at Washington Boulevard in Baltimore. All claims at the Lottery office are by appointment only β no walk-ins. Schedule an appointment here. Visit the How To Claim page to view casino locations. Prizes of any value can be claimed by mail.
Instructions for claiming by mail and a copy of the claim form can be found on the How To Claim page. A list of acceptable forms of identification is available on the How To Claim page. The claim form, mailing address and additional information are available on the How To Claim page.
The last dates to claim prizes on scratch-off tickets vary for each ticket and are available in the scratch-off section of mdlottery. If a scratch-off ticket does not have a last date to claim listed, it means none has been established yet. For information on Lottery prizes and State or Federal tax obligations, visit marylandtaxes. In addition, Lottery winnings must be reported as income when you file your tax return.
In many cases, this will have a significant impact on your tax situation. Tax laws are complex and constantly changing. We strongly recommend that you consider seeking tax and financial advice from experienced professionals. Ask the retailer to print a receipt showing what happened when your ticket was scanned. Keep that receipt and your ticket in your possession. Call Lottery headquarters at and ask to speak with our Security Division, which handles questions that deal with validating and redeeming prizes on tickets.
