I'm going to play the same two pick four combinations all week long here in IL. I am going to lay off of pick three for now. After looking at my lottery stats for last year I had 35 plus two of three digits in exact order, which of course doesn't pay but lead me to spend a lot more than I normally do thoughout the year chasing my tail only to end up with a few wins. So since 3 of 4 in exact order playing pick four is harder to come by and that's where I've won most of money the past few years and for the the pick four doesn't suck me in like pick three that's where I start the year off.  I will limit my pick three play to times when I feel I have the best opportunity to cash in. Good Luck.  fast eddie