Stefan has asked me to beta test his updated version of pick3stats. First of all, anyone not familiar with the tool can go to pick3stats.com and check it out. It's free. He has an ongoing thread about it in the Systems Forum and a lot of applications suggested by users are included there. There's a solid group of users there sharing ideas in that thread. (Probably the most useful thread I've ever seen at LP).

I was impressed with the pick3stats tool to begin with so testing an updated version was fine by me. It is basically the same as the original version with one powerful exception. Now you can track number sequencing of the draws in your history. (123-132-213-231-312-321 = ABC-ACB-BAC-BCA-CAB-CBA). This should help a lot to snag those elusive straights. The numbers are automatically rearranged in the output box by simply clicking on the sequence you want. I don't think I've ever come across a tool that tracks sequences like that. I will be very interested to hear input from users about how they apply that feature.

Another added feature is the ability to block (mask) individual sums or root sums. This should be very helpful to the sums and roots players.

Other than the great add-ons, it's the same reliable tool. I haven't noticed any problems and it is the same user-friendly format. This reviewer gives it two thumbs up!

A special thanks to Stefan for sharing this free tool with us. If you like it, give him a shout-out. He's worked hard on it and has asked for nothing in return.

I'll see you all back on the thread as soon as I can....I'm testing a new midday/evening combined approach and if it works I'll be posting about it there.

Good luck everyone!