Lucky Numbers in Lottery Games: A Probability-Based Explanation

Lucky numbers have no scientific basis for being more likely to win. Still, the idea adds a personal touch to playing. So what does probability actually say about them? Someone sent me an email that said this: My Uncle won the lottery several times (no jackpot, though) in the ’90s, and he claimed that luck … Read more

Lottery Superstitions and Strange Numbers: What the Math Says

Do lottery superstitions hold any real power? How does math explain when winning the lottery coincides with superstitions? Why do strange numbers occur? You heard the news about someone winning the lottery using the law of attraction. Or maybe a story crossed your feed about the same combination getting drawn twice in a row. Coincidences … Read more