Hi,
The Challnge is to reduce the most combinations with the least amount of error. The game type will be 5/39. Obviously, any lessons learned would be applicable to MegaMillions, Powerball, and CA Superlotto.
To kick things off, consider the following:
1) There are 575757 combinations in 5/39.
2) By eliminating 1 number, any number, there is a 1 in 39 percent chance that you are wrong ( 3%).
3) Assuming the one number you eliminated isn't picked, then you are playing a 5/38 game with 501942 combinations.
4) Therefore, 73815 combinations can be eliminated with only a 3% error,
All input, comments, and contributions are welcome.
Thanks.