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French family win lottery twice with same numbers
International: French family win lottery twice with same numbers
In a feat that will have statisticians shaking their heads, a French family have twice won a national lottery — using the same numbers each time.
The lucky clan, who were not identified, picked up €1.5 million (US$1.84 million) in an August 3 lottery using the same selection of numbers they mark down every week, said Beatrice Vandersype, the wife of the tobacconist who sold the winning ticket.
She added that those same numbers netted the family 900,000 French francs back in 1978, a sum equivalent to about €500,000 (US$614,000) in today's money, taking inflation into account.
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South Carolina United States Member #6 November 4, 2001 6935 Posts Online |
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Now there are some rare odds indeed. WHEEW  Freedom
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richmond ky. United States Member #16156 May 22, 2005 8238 Posts Offline |
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New Mexico United States Member #12540 March 10, 2005 2987 Posts Offline |
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We wants those numbers.
Jack Absorb the good, ignore the bad, weigh the ugly. It's about number behavior. Egos don't count. Dedicated to the memory of Big Loooser
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Sparta, NJ United States Member #18644 July 9, 2005 1977 Posts Offline |
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It is ALL about the luck. No system. No guess work. No prayers. Just walk up and spin the wheel. If its your turn, you're rich. It not, repeat cycle. 
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I only trust myself - and that's a questionable choice
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New Mexico United States Member #12540 March 10, 2005 2987 Posts Offline |
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Maybe it is, Chewie.
You and I actually aren't in a position to know (though of course we know anyway, though what we know are diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive)
Interesting we can know so much while still knowing so little.
Jack Absorb the good, ignore the bad, weigh the ugly. It's about number behavior. Egos don't count. Dedicated to the memory of Big Loooser
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Greenwich, CT United States Member #4879 May 24, 2004 1822 Posts Offline |
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Sparta, NJ United States Member #18644 July 9, 2005 1977 Posts Offline |
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Maybe it is, Chewie.
You and I actually aren't in a position to know (though of course we know anyway, though what we know are diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive)
Interesting we can know so much while still knowing so little.
Jack
Cool. Did it take time come up with that or was it a brilliant flash?
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I only trust myself - and that's a questionable choice
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New Mexico United States Member #12540 March 10, 2005 2987 Posts Offline |
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I neglected to look at my watch.
Sorry
J Absorb the good, ignore the bad, weigh the ugly. It's about number behavior. Egos don't count. Dedicated to the memory of Big Loooser
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Wisconsin United States Member #1642 June 3, 2003 666 Posts Offline |
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So that would be approx 1404 draws (weeks) between wins using the same set of numbers ie. 1978-2005.
I love stories about multiple hits. If the numbers feel right; say with them. All number sets are created equal.
... the lottery never fails to surprise!
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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 6299 Posts Offline |
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Yep,
Just play your numbers and wait for the lottery to pick you,,,,,,Twice "Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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