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Quote: Originally posted by garyo1954 on Nov 20, 2010
I'll join that discussion, setting this aside for a few days while I rework some files. I did give thought to running 5 random numbers in various ranges against the databases.
The big drawback is IT WOULD NEVER PRODUCE MORE THAN ONE 5 NUMBER WINNING COMBINATION.
The natural progression is to extend the random set. I'm working with 7 at this point. That produces ten combinations of 5 digits so the probability of finding more than one match seems likely. And it offers more chances for lower tier wins.
I didn't give much thought to the possibilities when calling EVEN. I merely noted that ODD had come out 4 or 5 days in a row. But strictly by the numbers, ODD had a 20/39 possibility of coming out as the low number drawn. (1 to 39 = 20 ODD, 19 Even)
Once I've run the 7 digit random across some databases, post something.
Garyo1954,
If you're talking to me above, I may not have been clear earlier. The only reason I mentioned the Prob of ODD/EVEN in the first position was in response to your prediction that it would probably be EVEN because it had been ODD for the previous 5 days. Actually, I don't expect the results on any given day to have any relationship whatsoever with previous results, especially in live, televised, mechanical ball machine draws. See Don Catlin's take on this issue. It's mine as well. My new thread will dig deeper to support this.
--Jimmy4164
p.s. You may be agreeing with me here, but I'm not sure...