If you played the Maryland Lottery recently, it might be time to double-check your tickets. Several draw games ran on March 8, 2026, and a few lucky players may already be celebrating. Here’s a quick and easy breakdown of the results and what you should know if you’re holding a winning ticket.

🎯 Maryland Lottery Results — March 8, 2026

Pick 3

Two drawings happen every day.

• Midday: 7-6-2

• Evening: 5-6-8

Pick 4

Another fan-favorite daily game with midday and evening draws.

• Midday: 1-8-9-7

• Evening: 4-6-5-0

Pick 5

Five digits, bigger excitement.

• Midday: 5-9-1-7-9

• Evening: 2-4-3-7-5

Cash Pop

This game runs four times a day, giving players multiple chances to win.

• 9 a.m.: 08

• 1 p.m.: 09

• 6 p.m.: 06

• 11 p.m.: 02

Bonus Match 5

Here are the numbers drawn on March 8, 2026:

• Winning Numbers: 02 – 16 – 26 – 27 – 33

• Bonus Ball: 19

Keno

• Drawings take place every four minutes, which means dozens of chances to win throughout the day.

💰 Think You Won? Here’s How to Claim Your Prize

Before celebrating too hard, make sure you know how to claim your winnings.

Quick redemption rules

• Up to $600: Redeem directly at any authorized Maryland Lottery retailer.

• Over $600: Claim by mail or in person.

• Over $5,000: Must be claimed in person.

Claiming by Mail

If you prefer mailing your claim, follow these steps:

• Sign the back of your winning ticket.

• Fill out a claim form.

• Include:

  • Copy of a valid government ID

  • Proof of Social Security number or Federal Tax ID

Send everything to:

Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Claiming in Person

For prizes above $600, bring the following:

• Your signed ticket

• A government-issued photo ID

• Proof of Social Security number or Federal Tax ID

Claims are handled at:

Maryland Lottery Headquarters
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland

Appointments are required Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

🎰 Casino Locations That Cash Some Winning Tickets

Certain Maryland casinos can redeem tickets worth up to $25,000.

Locations include:

• Horseshoe Casino — Baltimore

• MGM National Harbor — Oxon Hill

• Live! Casino — Hanover

• Ocean Downs Casino — Berlin

• Hollywood Casino — Perryville

• Rocky Gap Casino — Flintstone

⚠️ Note: Casinos cannot redeem prizes over $600 for non-resident or resident aliens with tax IDs starting with “9.”
You must also be 21 or older to enter a Maryland casino.

⏰ Maryland Lottery Drawing Schedule

Here’s when the most popular drawings take place:

Powerball

• 11 p.m. Eastern Time — Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Mega Millions

• 11 p.m. Eastern Time — Tuesday and Friday

Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5

• Midday: 12:27 p.m. Monday–Friday

• Midday: 12:28 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

• Evening: 7:56 p.m. Monday–Saturday

• Evening: 8:10 p.m. Sunday

Cash4Life

• 9 p.m. daily

Cash Pop

• 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m. daily

Bonus Match 5

• 7:56 p.m. Monday–Saturday

• 8:10 p.m. Sunday

MultiMatch

• 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday

Powerball Double Play

• 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday