These so-called lucky numbers have no scientific basis for being more likely. Nonetheless, the idea of luck adds excitement to the game. The question is, “How can someone use lucky numbers to win the lottery?” In this article, we will explore the possibilities. Someone sent me an email and said this: My Uncle won the lottery several times (no jackpot, though) in the ’90s, and he...
Winning The Lottery vs. Getting Struck By Lightning
Which is more likely, getting struck by lightning or winning the lottery? I don't think we are asking the right question. It's your choice that dictates your fate whether you are going to win the lottery or be killed by lightning. Let's discuss the odds in the right perspective then see if lottery is really such a bad thing as many anti-lotto group would like you to believe.
Why Buying Hundreds of Lotto Tickets Can Be Useless
Buy more lotto tickets. That’s the only way to increase your chances of winning. However, buying hundreds of tickets is useless if you make the wrong choices. Such a strategy is dangerous to your wealth. At the basic level, those groups who use the mathematical method of covering have a better chance than those who pick numbers by guesswork or quick pick. Since buying more tickets is the...
How to Handle the Tricky Extra Ball
The extra ball is where a lot of lotto players fumble around. This article will give you the best idea of handling bonus numbers. The Effect of Extra Ball From Another Urn One example of a lottery system with an extra number is the Powerball, where you must match five primary balls and one additional power ball. Hence, the U.S. Powerball is described as the 5/69 + 1 system. Another example is the...
The Great Lottery Debate: Computerized Draws vs. Lottery Balls
I don’t think computerized draws are necessarily evil. However, I believe fun and excitement are better experienced through mechanical drawing using lottery balls since people can see the game in action. A computer-based draw must be designed properly to produce an outcome based on a truly random process and not through mathematical calculations. For example, the lotto operator connects the...
The Truth About Winning Small Prizes in the Lottery
Like any other gambling, the lottery is especially good at tricking you into thinking you are winning when you hit the small division prizes. Some lotto mentors try to convince you to fuel your hobby by winning small prizes frequently to hit the big one. The truth is that, in totality, you’re losing. In this article, I would like to discuss many lotto players’ mentality about winning...
Lottery Syndicate: A Simple Yet Effective Strategy
Organizing a lottery syndicate where players buy lotto tickets and agree to split the potential winnings is a cost-effective way to boost the chances of winning. You know the odds of winning the lottery are extremely small, but playing it as a syndicate member improves your odds of winning, and it can be a great deal of fun. Syndicates can be comprised of friends, family members, or co-workers...
Using Birth Dates in Playing the Lottery? Here’s What Math Says
Have you ever asked yourself? Are birth dates a good strategy for number selection? What does the math say about it? Let’s set one thing straight from a mathematical perspective. What Lottery Experts Say About Birth Dates Many experts recommend that you should never make a combination composed purely of birth dates or special dates. At least add some numbers higher than 31. Explanations are...
Odds and Probability Explained in the Context of a Lottery Game
Odds and probability are two different terms. They are not mathematically equivalent. Knowing the difference between the two is crucial for you as a lottery player. Many people use the term odds when they mean probability and vice versa. Perhaps the main reason for the confusion is that they are synonymous. Unfortunately, these terms are used interchangeably in conversations, internet sites, and...
How to Win Mega Millions According To Math
Knowing how to win Mega Millions requires understanding combinatorics and probability theory. My examination of the game reveals that, out of 56 groups, two exhibit a notably high-frequency ratio, even though each combination holds an equal chance of winning. This article examines a math strategy focusing on advantage. First, we must understand the challenges and then discuss how to overcome them...