INTRODUCE YOURself / Q 'bout stand-alone software.

Reply #27

CurtisC — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:45:19 GMT

I can remember grade school - back in the early 50's: the fogged-over sweat when math tests were handed out.... And I remember the embarrassment when we got our test scores. Essentially, I never finished the eighth grade - began working in my grand-dad's machine shop at six oiling machines, sweeping floors - nickel/hr. By the time high school came around, all the other kids were prepping for college - I was either down at the shop working for beer money, or hanging at the pool hall. I ended up i... [ More ]

Reply #26

RJOh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Years ago when when the Commode64 and TI99 were popular home computers and little software existed, I learn Basic because it was part of the operating system and necessary to get the computer to do some of the things I wanted it to do. Later when when IBM came out with a computer, they and their competitors also included Basic as part of their operation system for the same reason. I learn Tandy Basic when I bought a Tandy 1000 which was almost like GWBasic on other DOS computers and wrote my own... [ More ]

Reply #25

CurtisC — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:37:27 GMT

Ah HA!

Got it! Thx, RJOh

I've been trying to lean more on Excel... seems to be the only tool out there, designable.

Right now, the COUNT and FREQUENCY functions are giving me fits. I'm attempting to take an array of dates and numbers and get results with frequency of numbers to dates - count the freq of numbers. Can't seem to get the onboard formulae to work - durned Help is limited. I'll have to take hat-in-hand and tack a thread on the Math Forum.

I have found some software adverti... [ More ]

Reply #24

RJOh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:44:47 GMT

One program appears to be nothing more than an arcade pinball machine window designed to look like it is computing data a contraption.

That reminds me of some of the older Star Trek shows when Captain Kirk would engage the ship's computer and you would see scene of a panel with lights going off and on.

Some lottery programs still do something similar to give the impression that they are crunching numbers to come up with their results when actually they're just using a random number gener... [ More ]

Reply #23

CurtisC — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:19:40 GMT

Thanks again, LottoL:

Winter's comin' - gotta get the wood in - clear out a number of chores before I can really bear down this... I certainly have a lot to learn, Excel and all. Sprang for Expert; don't know enough to make an educated comment at this time, but gotta say: side-by-side with stand-alones I've looked at so far, Expert fits like an old friend; the Help/Tutorial sections are authored well - spot-on design logic, intuitive.

You're absolutely correct RE: ideas and input on LP...... [ More ]

Reply #22

LottoL — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:59:02 GMT

Creativity would be design parameters, correct the data/statistic-sets you arbitrarily select to analyze all subject to and contingent upon what the muse is rattlin the ear, the constants and variables under the glass, so to speak?

Correct. A lot of interesting ideas have been posted here on the Lottery Post Website.

I picked up Excel w/ MS 2007 last summer . Do you know of any template available that can take creative information (numbers) and apply lottery math? Most stand-alone lottery

Reply #21

CurtisC — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:28:46 GMT

Thank you for the Welcome, and candor.

I invest $6/week... three PB plays each draw.

Kurt Vonnegut is dead. LONG LIVE KURT VONNEGUT!

Everytime I find theSELF slogging thru cynicism, I read Kurt.

Everytime I find theSELF feeling sorry for itSELF, I go do something for someone less fortunate.

Expectations? Yeah well, it's all bigger than I. It's not about the destination, but the journey.

aut vincere aut mori... not recommended for good balance, harmony.

Reply #20

CurtisC — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:02:47 GMT

LottoL:

Thx for the matrix snapshot. And thx for the link to LOTTERYjades/167260 thread That one goes in the Faves folder.

Assigning how/why: may I ask what criteria you use for that...? Not asking for a trade secret. I haven't considered how/why, before - interesting.

This is up to your creativity and this is the hardest part. Since I haven't won a lottery, I couldn't tell you what is relevant or not. I like what George Patton once said - Never tell people how to do things. Tell them w... [ More ]

Reply #19

LottoL — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:48:09 GMT

Okay. Thx. Just curious.

Still not sure what a matrix is,

Just a simple number matrix for occurrances - I'll give you the example for megamillions.

For every occurrance, there is a set of 56 numbers that can get selected. It goes from

0 (prior to the start of a lottery draw) to infinity (depending on how long a lottery lasts)

BY the amount of numbers in the draw - in this case 56.

Pretty simple concept.

but the how and why: once determined, you've gotta assign numerical v... [ More ]

Reply #18

CurtisC — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:49:26 GMT

Okay. Thx. Just curious.

Still not sure what a matrix is, but the how and why: once determined, you've gotta assign numerical values and weights for analysis, which essentially become statistical datum converted into math operators, right?

Assigning how/why: may I ask what criteria you use for that...? Not asking for a trade secret. I haven't considered how/why, before - interesting.

I'll check out the link. Thx.

Reply #17

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:12:15 GMT

Curtis, we agree in totality. I belive that what we call luck is something we can hack into mathematically. It's a fools' errand, but let's be fools!

That's why we're all on this forum.

We're fools, but we're smart fools: some treasure chest somewhere is waiting to be unlocked.

Reply #16

CurtisC — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:06:11 GMT

Nearly possible is the correct term. From my limited POV, it's about getting as much info as possible, then play the percentages - get close, leave the rest to JOSS. Goin' for the big win? I dunno: I've suspended disbelief, but it's all hangin' up there on sky-hooks. I'm new, not a big player, just looking for an edge on two 3$/week draws. Went for months without hitting ONE number... Now I'm curious - want to see if the dismal record can be improved upon. Yes, it makes sense - good sense and go... [ More ]

Reply #15

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:48:08 GMT

Curtis,

Like I said above, if you crack the probability code, you probably cracked the substrate of reality itself. Near-omnescience is required. All humanity as a sum strives to that: if one would strive to the attainment of such monetary wealth, we all strive for the attainment of the knowledge equivalent.

Do I think it will ever happen? No. But looking at probability physics and quantum theory, it appears on the fringe of possibility. It just doesn't look like it is nearly pos... [ More ]

Reply #14

CurtisC — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:42:19 GMT

Over the last few months I ve run half-a-dozen lottery software trial versions came to a place where private syntax includes referring to the respectable genre designer/engineer as: Quantum Mechanic.

If God really believed in numerology, the world would have come to an end by now certainly been predicted, often enuff. Superstition has always been handy to conjurers, snake oil salesmen, and shamans. But everyone knows intuitively, there s more to it than just that.

History repeats but neve... [ More ]

Reply #13

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:27:13 GMT

Fellow Buckeye,

I agree wholeheartedly and my whole system is based upon such an analysis.

The Megaballs are the X factor to winning the MegaMillions. The only advice with the MegaBalls I can offer is that the cold numbers (tracking back to six months) are the ones to play. Those that hit zero or one times.

Reply #12

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:18:10 GMT

LottoL, I was not trying to refute your thesis. However you do bring up a relevant point. You get countless websites advertising a sure way to bring fiscal results by way of the lottery. This brings up a good point: if you crack the lottery code would you publish it? Consider the implications: Even if it guarantees a lower payout (for the jackpot games) for a profit margin, and even further, guarantees a total jackpot, would you publish it? The answer is no, because it would be worth a multitude... [ More ]

Reply #11

LottoL — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:41:05 GMT

All I am saying is if a computer program is generating results,

then that program can be recreated. Kind of like putting

together a puzzle from scractch, you just got to find the

relevant pieces and put them together.

LottoL

Reply #10

RJOh — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:55:19 GMT

I don't know anything about quantum entanglement but I have seem some similarity among winning combinations patterns before the drawings that suggest groups of numbers that fit particular behavior patterns are more likely to be in the next winning combination. The problem is the group contain 60-70 percent of the regular number pool and only have all the winning numbers about 50 percent of the time. The group changes after every drawings so a new set of numbers and combinations have to be genera... [ More ]

Reply #9

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:28:07 GMT

Good hypothesis. However, it seems to me that developing a pattern analyzer (as you put it) that works well enough to predict an outcome would defy the very basis of reality upon which the physical laws of our universe rest upon. That is to say, one could conceivably use the same or similar algorithm to predict how a specific set of molecules are reacting in the core of a star 38 light-years away in real time. Tell me, do you know anything about quantum entanglement

Reply #8

LottoL — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:06:57 GMT

In MegaMillions, there are definite patterns that repeat themselves with

different numbers each time which gives the appearance of a random

draw - in my opinion. This involves how/why numbers advance from

one occurrance matrix to the next. It really has nothing to do with the

statistics that are so prevalent in lottery analysis software. Consequently,

the term non-statistical drawing based pattern analyzer is something I

use in my analysis of patterns. If you can develop a real... [ More ]

Reply #7

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Reply #6

CurtisC — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:25:05 GMT

Thx for java tip.

What's a ... non-statistical drawing based pattern analyzer. ?

I have Excel... have looking for a template to enter dates/draw#'s/and other data that I could compare variables and relationships - probability. Sorry, don't know all the tech terms; I know what I want to do, but haven't found an Excel template that has everything I'm looking for, yet - and, still in the Excel L-curve, too.

Life is good.

Reply #5

LottoL — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:05:13 GMT

I'm not too big on shareware sites either. I purchased Expert Lotto after

someone here on the Lottery Post web site recommended it. You can do

a lot of stuff with this software. Has excellent statistics-if your a stat's

person. Has a lot of filters and a bunch of other features also. I just wish

it had a good non-statistical drawing based pattern analyzer. You do

need to download and install the Java environment before using expert lotto.

Free at www.java.com

Good Luck!

L... [ More ]

Reply #4

CurtisC — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:25:30 GMT

Yes, of course. With decent Phishing protection and a bit of caution, the vendor websites should be fine... they wouldn't stay in business very long if their site(s) were compromised. I took your lead and have been visiting both sites for an hour or so - ordered two books that Howard recommends within my parameters. Thx.

The curious thing, tho: a lot of the lottery sofware is also listed on shareware sites that McAfee sees as risky. Being in business taught a few lessons: the big one is marke... [ More ]

Reply #3

LottoL — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:32:58 GMT

I haven't had any problems with any of these sites.

Expert Lotto Software - http://www.expertlotto.com/en/home/index.htm

Gail Howard's Software - http://www.smartluck.com/

I am a registered owner of both of these software products

and have used both sites extensively with no problems.

Good Luck!

LottoL

Reply #2

CurtisC — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:17:08 GMT

Thank you for the info, LottoL. Truly appreciated.

One thing that has me stumped: Like other programs I've looked at, when running a search using the Yahoo engine, I get Dangerous Download flags where the applications are also available on shareware sites - Expert included.

The Yahoo engine now uses McAfee SearchScan to scan potentially harmful sites - wave your mouse cursor on Warning: Dangerous Downloads popup that says, Please use caution when downloading anything from the site. Downloa... [ More ]

Reply #1

LottoL — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:19:05 GMT

Expert Lotto is pretty interesting.

Gail Howard's guide book and software are interesting also.

Good Luck!

LottoL

INTRODUCE YOURself / Q 'bout stand-alone software.

CurtisC — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:09:18 GMT

Greetings:

Ibe CurtisC OhBeGreeNewbee.

Believe it: I just started playing the/any Lottery for the first time in five lifetimes, this year.

I have been looking for lottery software specifically designed for Powerball... It's HAS been interesting.

Has anyone heard of LottoWhiz, Cheatah, Lotto-007 (by Yang Baoshan / China), and Lotto Buster?

After running the trial versions, and emailing respective tech support addresses with questions, Cheatah is the only one who responded - to each... [ More ]