Do you follow a lottery game plan? If not, you must create one for yourself.
The odds of the lottery are your tough enemy. Remember that only one combination will be drawn out of millions of combinations. It’s the type of odds that no system can predict or manipulate, not even by your favorite psychic guy next door.
Remember that there’s no way you can trick the lottery. It’s not easy to hit a lotto jackpot. That’s a mathematical fact that you cannot change.
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Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
Lottery draws are random, which can be a real advantage. My mathematical studies show that it follows a deterministic behavior over time based on the law of large numbers.1 We use frequency ratio to describe the behavior of different combinatorial groups. This frequency ratio is important in your game plan. Read The Lotto Secret: The Math of Winning.
Read How to Win the Lottery According to Math
In short, there is a mathematical way to play the game.
However, a mathematical approach to increasing your chances of winning is one thing. Planning and playing your game with the right mindset is another. You must understand that the lottery is only entertainment for a cause. The expected value of the game is always negative; therefore, a lottery game plan is essential to ensure that you are gambling at a manageable level.2
Remember that you win only after a long streak of losses. Your losses are just the price of the entertainment. Some players do not realize the concept of “fun” in the game. In the end, they chase their losses. This attitude is a clear sign that a player is falling into a lottery addiction problem. With the proper mindset, any negative consequences could be prevented.
Have a Lottery Game Plan and Be a Responsible Player
I propose the following lottery game plan to cover both the mathematical and entertainment aspect.
The Lottery Game Plan Explained
The primary objective is to save enough money to buy more lines, then repeat the process repeatedly until you win.
Picture yourself like a war general who fights with a war strategy (game plan), enough soldiers (more tickets), and strengthening his people (saving money) before going to war.
1. Effective Strategy Should be Part of Your Plan
Speaking of strategy, it doesn’t count the hot numbers and other strategies that don’t work. Many myths are going around the internet, and it pays to know them if you want to win. So, the next time you purchase a ticket, don’t pick numbers based on the most common winning lottery numbers.
I propose a lottery game plan based on combinatorial math and probability theory to determine the dominant combinations in the game. Read The Lottery Formula: Combinatorics and Probability at Work
For example, In the table below, you will see that Template #1 is calculated to dominate the game in Euromillions.
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In Powerball, Template #1 is predicted to occur approximately 103 times in 2000 draws, dominating all other templates in the game.
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Access Lotterycodex now!2. Buy More Lines to Increase Your Chances in the Game
It’s hard to win with one ticket. That’s a fact.
The main reason you want to play is to win. The best way to achieve that is to purchase as many lines as possible. However, buying tickets randomly is not a strategic approach compared to using a lottery wheel.3
Another factor to consider is that more tickets are not cheap. So, you must check your financial capability to know how much you can save for your entertainment. This is especially true if you implement a lottery wheel.
I highly recommend that you start a lottery syndicate so you can cover as many lines as possible.
3. Plan to Save Money to Buy More Lines
Budgeting is king. This step is a crucial part of your lotto plan. You don’t want to sacrifice your groceries.
Always set aside money for your entertainment.
There is nothing wrong with dreaming of becoming a lottery jackpot winner. But you have to do it with the right attitude and discipline.
The whole point of saving money on entertainment is that you are spending money you can afford to lose.
If you win the game, you can enjoy your life all you want. If you keep losing, you can move on without losing your shirt. Your next plan is to start saving money again for the next round, and don’t sacrifice anything.
Remember that the lottery is just entertainment. It’s not fun playing when you can’t pay your utility bill.
4. Including Skipping in Your Lottery Game Plan
The frequency ratio will guide you when planning to skip. For example, if a template just appeared in yesterday’s draw, then it’s unlikely that the same combinatorial template will occur in the next draw. But also understand that it’s not impossible because past draws cannot influence the next draws.
Make sure to include skipping in your lottery game plan.
If you have enough savings to cover all your lines, then you know it’s the perfect time to play.
Consider this analysis of a 5/35 game by the Lotterycodex calculator. Template #1 is estimated to occur approximately 7 times in 100 draws. Take note that the ratio represents the relative frequency. So, in 1000 draws, Template #1 is expected to dominate the game over time.
Generated by Lotterycodex Calculator
The mathematical information will guide you on when and how to skip some some draws and be right for most of the draws.
Lotterycodex offers you information on when to play and when to skip.
5. Prepare the Numbers
Use a lotto number generator to ensure your combinations belong to the group with the most favorable frequency ratio. Use Lotterycodex templates to guide you on selecting group of combinations that frequently occur in the lottery.
Use the same set of combinations each time you play. Some games allow you to use the same form over and over. If you are planning to buy multiple lines, this will save you time. There is no need to change your numbers each time.
If you consistently play the same set of numbers, it’s just a matter of time before one of your combinations occur.
6. Plan to Play The Game Persistently
Usually, the jackpot keeps increasing if no one wins.
It would be best to never look at the jackpot prize to affect your action. Whether it’s the minimum jackpot prize or higher, play the lottery. As long as you have enough savings, you’re good to go. To win the game, you should plan to be a persistent player.
When you play the lottery, please put your signature on the back of all your tickets.
If you sign your ticket, no one can steal it from you. A lotto ticket is a bearer instrument, meaning anyone can claim the prize if they lose their ticket. When you sign your name, you can only claim the prize upon presenting a valid ID.
If you’re playing solo, it would be best for you to buy just one ticket. However, to increase your chance, consider purchasing more tickets as a group.
7. Check the Results Yourself.
Do not give your tickets to the cashier to check if you won. The cashier may return a different ticket you did not play. If you must hand your ticket to someone, ensure you have your signature at the back to prevent anyone from stealing your good fortune.
It’s best to check your numbers yourself. The game operator may refuse to pay you for being negligent.4
8. Save Your Small Winnings
If you did not hit the jackpot but did grab some small division prizes, add your winnings to your game fund. Adding more to your savings will allow you to play more lines.
Saving money should be a priority when designing a lottery game plan.
If you have been reading my articles, you know that I put my money in the stock market and mutual funds rather than the lottery. So, consider investing part of that small winnings into your retirement plan.
Playing the game occasionally is not a bad thing, after all.
9. If You Win the Jackpot
Keep quiet and relax. It’s possible that during this time, you will find yourself in a maze of confusion. So ask yourself, what is the plan if you win? I believe the best answer is to stay calm.
Probably the best first step is to “STOP” planning what to do with the money.
When you realize you win the lottery, do nothing for one month.
In the meantime, look for three people:
- a certified public account
- a lawyer
- a certified financial planner
Keep your ticket in the safest place possible until a team of professionals is put in place to manage your new-found fortune. And when I say “professionals,” I mean the ones licensed to do professional services.
10. Claim Your Big Prize
If you already have a management team, let them plan and claim the prize on your behalf. Deborah Jacobs of Forbes recommends staying anonymous if your state rules permit it.
Rules on winner publicity vary by state. In New York, for example, winners’ names are a public record. Elsewhere it may be possible to maintain your anonymity by setting up a trust or limited liability company to receive the winnings, says Beth C. Gamel, a CPA with Pillar Financial Advisors in Waltham, MA. A client of Gamel’s who won a past lottery did that and had a lawyer claim the prize on behalf of the trust. In South Carolina, it’s also possible to remain anonymous.
Once claimed, follow the management team’s plan. Enjoy your life and wealth, and remember to stay humble.
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Don’t forget to plan. May the power of combinatorics and probability theory be with you!
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