RcbBuckeye,
You're right, there is a problem here. But the problem is not being created by Mediabrat, Yoho, Boney526, myself, and others who understand probability. The problem lies with those who refuse to face the facts and references that we present to them, and stubbornly persist in their illogical beliefs, most of them based in a blind faith in The Gambler's Fallacy. When you say,
"...instead of contributing anything useful..."
... we have no choice but to show you that there is NO WAY to increase your overall winnings. If you consider this not useful information, it is your problem, not ours. If you read Paulos' book, Innumeracy, you will understand why I post what I do...
To stand by, and through silence, allow people to wallow around in ignorance, when our country is falling behind every year in math and science, is not acceptable.
In my own case, I have been contributing [what I consider to be] a VERY USEFUL insight into lottery play since the second week of my posting here, over 2 1/2 years ago. It is DEFINITELY TRUE that you CAN effect the DISTRIBUTION of your winnings by employing various betting strategies. For the most part, these methods are based on the simple idea of putting as many numbers into play as you can afford in one draw. What this does is increase your "NUMBER OF WINNING TICKETS," while at the same time decreasing the average value of these tickets. In the long run, your "Prize Ratio" will approach that of the people who choose numbers NOT RECENTLY SEEN (Gambler's Fallacy), numbers RECENTLY SEEN (Hot Hand Fallacy), or those who merely select random numbers.
For those who say I contribute nothing useful, if you check out one of my earliest posts, you will have to admit that I have at least been consistent. (See the link below)
Spend some time perusing the Prediction Boards here at LP, taking note of the Hit Ratios and Prize Ratios of predictors with at least tens of thousands of predictions in a given game. LotteryPost.com has the potential to increase math and science knowledge as well as provide a place for people to express their dreams, communicate, and have fun.
IMHO, to be successful, it does not need to propagate Innumeracy.
--Jimmy4164
p.s. https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/218174/1728520