Bonus Match 5
Latest draw · Sunday, July 5, 2026
How to play Bonus Match 5
- 1 Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 39, plus 1 bonus number from 1 to 38 — or let the terminal Quick Pick them at random.
- 2 Pick which drawing(s) to enter — Bonus Match 5 is drawn on Every day. You can usually play several draws in advance.
- 3 Pay for your ticket and keep it safe — you'll need the physical ticket to claim any prize.
- 4 After the draw, check your numbers here or with the prize table. Match enough numbers and you win!
Bonus Match 5 belongs to the category of five-number lottery games, thereby ensuring you higher payouts and favorable odds of winning the game. The game joined the Maryland Lottery club first in September 1995 but ended in 1988. But soon returned in February 2002 The draws for the games are held every evening for a jackpot set at $50,000 per game. To make your game more exciting, the game gives you the chance of winning additional prizes by just matching the Bonus Ball.
Playing Bonus Match 5 is super fun and highly rewarding. You just need to grab a Bonus Match 5 playslip, which has nine game boards lettered from A to I. You get to play one board for $1, three boards for $2, four boards for $3, six boards for $4, seven boards for $5, and nine boards for $6. To play the game you need to select 5 numbers from a pool of 1 to 39 and mark them on each board you wish to play. Or you can also opt for Quick Pick if you prefer to play numbers randomly generated by the terminal. If your selected numbers match the drawn numbers, you crack the winning Bonus Match 5 prizes.
Bonus Match 5 also gives you a special chance to win the lottery, wherein you can play the same numbers for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 consecutive drawings by just marking the appropriate “NUMBER OF DRAWS” box on a playslip.
To make Bonus Match 5 highly exciting and rewarding, the Maryland Lottery also offers an Advance Play option that allows you to play your numbers for one drawing in the future. If you want to play your numbers for a future drawing, just mark the appropriate day in the "ADVANCE PLAY" column and get your playslip marked for this.
You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer. In return, you will get a ticket for selected numbers and draw time(s). Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for authentication.
How to win
Match your numbers to the drawn numbers. Each tier below pays a prize — the more you match, the more you win.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | $50,000 | 1 in 575,757 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | $600 | 1 in 115,151 |
| Match 4 | $400 | 1 in 3,489 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | $30 | 1 in 1,745 |
| Match 3 | $15 | 1 in 109 |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | $2 | 1 in 109 |
Always confirm rules, odds and prizes with the official Maryland lottery — they can change.