LP RNG & computer RNG?

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Todd — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:46:53 GMT

I don't think you are understanding the difference between the RNGs used for Quick Picks (to pick numbers to play) and the RNGs used for the drawings of some games. They are completely different.

I don't think anyone expects the lottery ticket machines to have little lottery ball drawing machines inside of them every time you want to play Quick Picks, but I do think most people expect the lotteries to conduct real and fair drawings using mechanical ball machines.

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four4me — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:37:28 GMT

Ther are all kinds of random number generators.

My understanding is it utilizes the math coprocessor inside the computer.

A random number gernerator can be set up/programed to do all sorts of functions. here is a link to studies on RNG's

http://random.mat.sbg.ac.at

LP RNG & computer RNG?

KRB03 — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:08:28 GMT

I am confused. There is alot of negative talk about computer RNG's. Is there a difference between computer RNG's and RNG's - lets say on LP or , and if so - what is the difference