Buying lottery tickets using a system play allows players to cover more combinations. For example, in Tattslotto’s System 9 entry, you pick nine numbers instead of the usual six so that all the possible six-number combinations from those nine numbers are entered into the draw.
System play can be simple to implement yet very effective, as it strategically traps the winning numbers from a set of numbers. Therefore, it’s important to understand the balance between potential reward and the associated risk. The cost adds up quickly due to the increased number of combinations. Remember that even with a system, winning the jackpot is not guaranteed. That’s how a game of chance works.
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A Letter from a Tattslotto System Player
Hi Edvin,
I’m in Australia and play Tattslotto using System 9 every Saturday. I’ve been playing up to 3 x each week since 2015. I’ve had four and three straight numbers a few times but can’t crack 5, 5 + 1 Supp, or six straight Numbers! I don’t want to give up after almost 7 years.
System Play is a Lottery Wheel
The “System 9” in the Tattslotto game is a typical example of a covering strategy, aka lottery wheel.
84 different 6-number combinations can be chosen from a set of 9 numbers.1 Playing with all these 84 combinations will give you an 84/8,145,060 chance of winning or 1 in 96,965.
84/8,145,060 = 1/96,965
Of course, the odds are better than having one shot in 8 million combinations. The only drawback is that this covering strategy is very expensive.
Maintaining a Balanced View of Tattslotto’s System Play
Even with a system entry, the odds of hitting 5 or 6 numbers are very low. As always, I encourage lotto players to set realistic expectations, spending only the money they are comfortable losing, as the expected value of the lottery is always negative. Participating in a lotto game is just entertainment, so have fun while playing.
I feel your frustrations after nearly seven years of playing without hitting the jackpot. Consider focusing on the same list of combinations. Try smaller systems like System 7 or System 8 to minimize your risk. Persistence and extreme luck are necessary to win.
Of course, the best I can suggest for you is to join a syndicate or start one yourself. Combining resources with other like-minded players reduces risks while increasing your chances. It’s fun to play along with friends.
Consider The Frequency Ratio
Beyond the system play, I highly recommend understanding how lottery balls behave in a random game and making informed choices using the frequency ratio analysis. Read: How to Win the Lottery According to Math.
For example, a system 10 entry has 210 possible combinations. However, in Lotterycodex analysis, only a few combinations exhibit a favorable frequency ratio. So, when playing Tattslotto, I recommend not using system play but instead playing manually and using Lotterycodex templates as your guide for making informed choices.
Read The Lottery Formula: Combinatorics and Probability at Work
Use the Lotterycodex calculator to learn how to choose numbers and make informed choices when buying lottery tickets.
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