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Serious Number Tracker or "QP" is my middle name?

Yes--seriously track #'s and do workouts everyday

[ 40 ]

[ 65.6% ]

No--QP's and Birthday numbers will do

[ 7 ]

[ 11.5% ]

In The Middle--a little of both

[ 14 ]

[ 23.0% ]

Total valid votes

[ 61 ]

Discarded votes

[ 2 ]

lottolaughs

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Jan 15, 2008, 2:10 pm

When we hear the term "serious player" it generally brings to mind someone who plays big bucks.

In my mind a "serious" player is one who takes their numbers "seriously" and has some sort of system or method.

How serious are you??
Coin Toss

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Jan 15, 2008, 2:18 pm

Considering the odds of hitting any lotto game, I don't think there is such a thing as a "serious" lottery player, just some players willing or able to throw a lot more money at the games than others.
Gamblers have went bankrupt trying to beat casino crap, card, and roulette games where the odds are nothing even close to the astronomical odds on lotto.
"High rollers, at the end of the year, are high losers"
"Every one bets the "Dame amount" - however much it takes to give them a thrill"
- Las Vegas casino tenets

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
justxploring

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Jan 15, 2008, 2:27 pm

From your post, I don't think I can vote. My answer is "yes" but using birthdays, anniversaries or QPs doesn't mean I'm not serious. I'm practical and don't gamble my rent away, but I never miss a drawing and I want to win just as badly an anyone else.
I also agree with Coin Toss. Many lottery players that will say they are "serious" about winning and bet their paychecks on PB or MM have gambling addictions, since the odds are so great.
lottolaughs

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Jan 15, 2008, 2:38 pm

Good point,justx. Maybe I didn't word it right. Just because you play QP's doesn't mean you're not serious. I suppose it should read,"Do you seriously track numbers or are just a QP player?" Something to that effect.
bobby623

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Jan 15, 2008, 3:07 pm

I have a couple of workouts for each of the Texas lottery games, plus MegaMillions. I update the data streams everyday, but I don't play all of the games everyday.
Lately, I've been concentrating on Pick 3 and hit 2 box picks last week. Spent $6 and got $80 back!
I play Cash 5 everyday, but the jackpots have fallen to around $25 grand. Lot of work for a little money, in my opinion. Think I'll give up on it and send more $$$ to Florida where a relative buys me tickets in their Fan5 game - which has a $250,000+ jackpot.
By the way, I use my Gap Strategy systems, explained in a Pick 5 Forum post called Update to Pick 5, Pick 5+ and Pick 6 lotteries, for all of my plays.
Give it a look. Might be something there you can use.
ThatScaryChick

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Jan 15, 2008, 3:16 pm

I guess I am in the middle. I don't seriously track numbers everyday and I don't just go out and buy quick picks every draw either. Most times I pick my own numbers for drawings, but every now and then I buy a quick pick.

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onenumber

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Jan 15, 2008, 3:20 pm

I consider myself a "serious" player, although I don't win serious money, LOL.. I have yearly calendars dating back to 2003 with the numbers on each day, I have excel spreadsheets, I have vtracs in excel spreadsheets color-coded. And, still can't win on a consistent basis. :(
Coin Toss

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Jan 15, 2008, 5:23 pm

If someone found themselves in a group of professional gamblers, and told them that they were a "serious player", and when asked what their game was, they said, "the lottery", they would get
and then
There are considered to be two entities in all of gambling that can be beat consistently, and they are poker and sports betting. And among those who make a living at them they would be the first ones to tell you not to even attempt it, it's just too tough of a way to go.
Some will tell you they can make a living betting the ponies, but that's only true if they have prior knowledge of which jockey is going to pull back at the last second.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
JAP69

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Jan 15, 2008, 5:47 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jan 15, 2008
If someone found themselves in a group of professional gamblers, and told them that they were a "serious player", and when asked what their game was, they said, "the lottery", they would get
and then
There are considered to be two entities in all of gambling that can be beat consistently, and they are poker and sports betting. And among those who make a living at them they would be the first ones to tell you not to even attempt it, it's just too tough of a way to go.
Some will tell you they can make a living betting the ponies, but that's only true if they have prior knowledge of which jockey is going to pull back at the last second.

Serious lottery tracker, Do not need massive bets every day.
Do not need to post on prediction board every day.

Member Predictions - JAP69
All South Carolina Predictions South Carolina
Game
Draw Date
Post
Predictions
Pick 3
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
942, 742, 952, 972, 500, 522, 544, 552, 772, 992
Pick 4
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
1452, 1472, 1492, 0352, 0372, 0392

Midday 4 0-3-7-2 Tue, Jan 15, 2008

Numbers are where you find them.
JAP69

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Jan 15, 2008, 5:58 pm

Quote: Originally posted by JAP69 on Jan 15, 2008
Serious lottery tracker, Do not need massive bets every day.
Do not need to post on prediction board every day.

Member Predictions - JAP69
All South Carolina Predictions South Carolina
Game
Draw Date
Post
Predictions
Pick 3
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
942, 742, 952, 972, 500, 522, 544, 552, 772, 992
Pick 4
Sun, Jan 13, 2008
1452, 1472, 1492, 0352, 0372, 0392

Midday 4 0-3-7-2 Tue, Jan 15, 2008

Numbers are where you find them.
Coin Toss

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:05 pm

JAP69
OK, I can go with serious lottery tracker, that's an entirely different thing.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
bashley572

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:07 pm

I guess I consider myself serious player as I do play alot. But I also really enjoy trying to figure out what # is coming out next or why the last # came out. And of course I use birthdates and other such #"s when I play mega. Guess I have heard about toooo many winners that used those type #'s

Money won is twice as good as money earned!
lottolaughs

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:08 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jan 15, 2008
JAP69
OK, I can go with serious lottery tracker, that's an entirely different thing.

That's what I'm talking about also, Coin Toss. More of a "tracker". I just think I worded it wrong.
JAP69

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:29 pm

Quote: Originally posted by lottolaughs on Jan 15, 2008
That's what I'm talking about also, Coin Toss. More of a "tracker". I just think I worded it wrong.

Yes--seriously track #'s and do workouts everyday
That's what I'm talking about also, Coin Toss. More of a "tracker".
That is exactly the way I understood the wording.

Numbers are where you find them.
lottolaughs

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Jan 15, 2008, 6:58 pm

Thank you,JAP.