Odds for Calif scratcher Power 77 (#732)?

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mathhead — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:33:52 GMT

duckman wrote:

``The number of chances to match a winner number on the ticket is irrelevant to the odds of the game. When games are created, the game rules dictate how many winners and what amounts will be created. For example, if a game will have 1000 winners of $100, we can make the $100 winning tickets a combination of one number match for $100, five numbers match for $20 each, a 2x doubler symbol for $50, and so on.``

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Reply #1

duckman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:46:54 GMT

The odds are a simple 1 in 4.83 ... statistically, on average and rounding up, if someone buys 5 tickets, 4 will be losers and 1 will win at least a free ticket. Sometimes you win more and sometimes you win less than the average.

The number of chances to match a winner number on the ticket is irrelevant to the odds of the game. When games are created, the game rules dictate how many winners and what amounts will be created. For example, if a game will have 1000 winners of $100, we can make... [ More ]

Odds for Calif scratcher Power 77 (#732)?

mathhead — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:47:29 GMT

I believe I know how to calculate the odds for the Calif scratcher Power 77 (#732). But I am surprised by my conclusions. I would appreciate it another person skilled in lottery math would double-check my work.

I would like to include a pointer to the Calif Lottery webpage for that scratcher, but I am not sure if this forum's rules permit it. For now, I will summarize the relevant information.

This is a match key number game with 5 chances to match a winning number. Prizes include a ticket... [ More ]