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Improved odds of a 5W Powerball win, or coincidence?Reply
The only way I have found to consistently lower the odds in PB or MM is to eliminate all prime numbers. Of the last 408 MM draws, this occurred in 1 out of 7 draws. If everyone stopped buying quick picks and made their own with a simple Bingo hopper, I don't think we would see as many huge jackpots. Most assuredly, more 5 of 6 winners.
Dec 19, 2023, 12:55 pm - play4shekels - Mathematics Forum

My fascination -The first digit
Any lottery is a business and many players most of us myself included would love to understand the concept of how the first number(the lowest on the left will be) In my books a good predictor is measured by how he can correctly read the first digit. If your first digit is out your chances on the jackpot is GONE....no surprise there. Is there a formula ? No you have no code than calculate the next draws first digit theres is though patterns that can assist with it its extremely complica
Aug 18, 2023, 5:59 am - Ricklou - Mathematics Forum

Mega Millions Just The JackpotReply
To your point about variance, yes, JTJ is obviously going to be higher than a regular ticket. Both are going to be a huge variance, regardless. So, if variance is the concern, don't play the games to begin with. You will get a few bucks back by playing a regular ticket and hitting the minor prizes, but as percentage of $ spent, it's still very low. The return is basically predicated on hitting the jackpot, which the average person more than likely would not hit in a thousand lifetimes. Ther
Jul 17, 2023, 8:17 pm - Orange71 - Mathematics Forum