Are Powerball predictions random?

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ayenowitall — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:17:33 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Bertil on September 19, 2004It is interesting to note that one of the predictors recycled the same picks for 9/18, thus indicating they are not based on previous results.Bertil How did you reach this conclusion? I don't think that's necessarily the case. The results of the most recent draw don't always change the picks yielded by every method of number selection. Also, not every method of number selection uses all the results from a game's history. I've used several... [ More ]

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Bertil — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:36:31 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by pigskin on September 18, 2004Question 1) Of the 32 predictions, did each prediction have just 5 numbers or did some have a larger string of numbers -best numbers from which a good number or good wheel could be formulated? Question 2) Did everyone of the five jackpot numbers on the 9-15 draw, 1,8,17,28,50, appear on at least one of the predictions or did 1 or 2n of the 5 winning numbers manage to elude all 32 predictors? Question 3) The guy that hit the 200 mil w... [ More ]

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pigskin — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:32:47 GMT

Question 1) Of the 32 predictions, did each prediction have just 5 numbers or did some have a larger string of numbers -best numbers from which a good number or good wheel could be formulated? Question 2) Did everyone of the five jackpot numbers on the 9-15 draw, 1,8,17,28,50, appear on at least one of the predictions or did 1 or 2n of the 5 winning numbers manage to elude all 32 predictors? Question 3) The guy that hit the 200 mil with $400.00 worth of tickets-did he use all QPs or did he... [ More ]

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hypersoniq — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 12:57:45 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Gatorone on September 17, 2004I have a theory about the machines used for Powerball. It is possible that they are using several machines and rotating them instead of using the same machines over and over.They had a big changeover years ago from the Criterion ball machines from Beitel to the current Halogen machines by SmartPlay. I remember hearing somewhere that it is 4 machine sets and 8 ball sets PLUS 2 machines and 4 ball sets for remote drawings... but it wasn... [ More ]

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trance — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 11:38:27 GMT

Lottery is not just a matter of randomness,because randomness may not JUST be the dominating cause of a random lottery result any more.It just appears that lottery numbers are that random!Actually true randomness is almost impossible to create depending on the technology we have now.Lottery drawings are the unity of chaos and order.Chaos refers to the randomness while order refers to the regulation of maths and statistics,etc...People have been thinking neither lottery is random nor is simply co... [ More ]

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ayenowitall — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 09:44:18 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Bertil on September 17, 2004If the predictions are based onsome rationel, then the values should reflect this by favoring certain numbers over the rest.BertilBertil,I have dozens of different methods for selecting PowerBall numbers, and they are all capable of producing vastly different results. I think the numbers generated by any method basically depend on the theory or philosophy behind that method. Any numbers can be drawn, so a successful method should be capable... [ More ]

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ayenowitall — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 09:01:44 GMT

Bertil,What does random mean? The question is rhetorical. Just think about it.Good luck,aye

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RJOh — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 04:14:37 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Gatorone on September 17, 2004 Another question is: How many lines are enough to win? 1? 5? 10? 20? The man who won over $200 Million played $400.00 worth. I would not put that much money into playing any lottery. Jack Whittaker of West Virgina both $100 of QP's for his PowerBall win of over $200M and another guy in Michigan used the change he got when he paid $100 for a hot dog to buy the BigGame QP's that won him a third of the biggest jackpot ever. Everyone knows t... [ More ]

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RJOh — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 03:57:11 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Bertil on September 17, 2004It might be interesting to tabulate the ten most popular numbers listed by predictors. A simple program could be devised to take care of it and be updated as each new prediction is posted anyplace on LP. Let's ask LP Webmaster to to provide such a list.BertilI wrote such a simple program so I could do that if I wish on my own computer. I copy and paste the predictions to Note Pad, edit out any words or symbols that my program can't read an... [ More ]

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Gatorone — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 03:35:54 GMT

I think you are right about the need for a separate forum or section for Powerball and maybe the other large jackpot lotterys. I do have some thoughts about the Powerball game that may pique your interest in the randomness of Powerball numbers frequencies.I have a theory about the machines used for Powerball. It is possible that they are using several machines and rotating them instead of using the same machines over and over. I base this on the fact that we have not seen the same people winning... [ More ]

Are Powerball predictions random?

Bertil — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 02:49:10 GMT

There were 32 predictions for Powerball for 9/15 in CT. Only one hit three numbers out of the five. The rest could as well be random picks. But proving that would require a much larger sample. If the predictions are based onsome rationel, then the values should reflect this by favoring certain numbers over the rest.Of the 32 predictions two numbers were selected by seven players and two different numbers by six players, seven numbers by five and four numbers by five players, nine by four, eight... [ More ]