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Maxinemillion

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Jun 8, 2025, 6:25 am

There is no such thing as an unknowable, we just don't know it yet. Random numbers are called such because they are too complex for us to easily ascertain the formula. Once someone does discover the formula, there will no longer be a lottery system. So I suppose let's just enjoy this temporarily unknowable search for the future number. If I perchance do discover this formula, I will keep in my secret until someone notices I have drained the lottery system totally dry and control most of the world's wealth. LOL
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Quote: Originally posted by Maxinemillion on Jun 8, 2025
There is no such thing as an unknowable, we just don't know it yet. Random numbers are called such because they are too complex for us to easily ascertain the formula. Once someone does discover the formula, there will no longer be a lottery system. So I suppose let's just enjoy this temporarily unknowable search for the future number. If I perchance do discover this formula, I will keep in my secret until someone notices I have drained the lottery system totally dry and control most of the world's wealth. LOL

Good luck with that 🤣

I believe winning the lottery jackpot is a 💯 % factor of luck.

May Fortuna, goddess of chance or lot vindicate me.
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Jun 8, 2025, 3:52 pm

there is a fatal error
emptying the lotteries
find the formula
win a single giant prize and disappear

in time
the formula is:
f(x) = a*x + b
tokecap

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Jun 8, 2025, 6:04 pm

1. The lottery is a game of chance: The results are random and unpredictable, making it challenging to predict with certainty.

2. The linear formula may not be suitable: The lottery doesn't follow a linear pattern, so the formula may not be the best choice.
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Jun 8, 2025, 11:39 pm

There are methods where linear regression can help to predict data, but that is for Gaussian, or bell curve data. The lottery (any game) is a discrete uniform distribution where each ball has an equal chance of being drawn.

Might there be a way to look at draw data in a bell curve form? Might classification be a better approach than linear regression?

Always more questions than answers...

Have an EXCELlent day!
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Jun 9, 2025, 3:40 am

"The lottery doesn't follow a linear pattern "

The lottery doesn't follow any patterns at all. There might be patterns in the past random results, but those patterns are an effect, not a cause.

The drawings might not be perfectly random, but they're extremely close. Even if you could determine the very small deviations from perfectly random that result from a particular set of balls or a particular machine you'd have to know exactly what the deviations are and also know what machine and ball set will be used for the next drawing. Even then you'd only have an very small advantage over a perfectly random drawing. If you could reduce the odds for PB to 1 in 250 million and you spent $1000 per drawing you could still only expect to win once in about 3200 years.

"Might there be a way to look at draw data in a bell curve form? "

It's not presented as a bell curve, but Todd has a list of how often each number has been drawn. Anyone who feels inclined could convert that data to a bell curve and do a statistical analysis. I'm very much inclined to think that if you simulate (close to) random drawings with an RNG you'll find that 1. each simulation will have a different order of frequency, and 2. each simulation will have a very close distribution to both other simulations and the actual past results. Of course the actual results will be from the multiple combinations of ball sets and machines so whatever the statistics might show wouldn't apply directly to any particular future drawing.
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Quote: Originally posted by KY Floyd on Jun 9, 2025
"The lottery doesn't follow a linear pattern "

The lottery doesn't follow any patterns at all. There might be patterns in the past random results, but those patterns are an effect, not a cause.

The drawings might not be perfectly random, but they're extremely close. Even if you could determine the very small deviations from perfectly random that result from a particular set of balls or a particular machine you'd have to know exactly what the deviations are and also know what machine and ball set will be used for the next drawing. Even then you'd only have an very small advantage over a perfectly random drawing. If you could reduce the odds for PB to 1 in 250 million and you spent $1000 per drawing you could still only expect to win once in about 3200 years.

"Might there be a way to look at draw data in a bell curve form? "

It's not presented as a bell curve, but Todd has a list of how often each number has been drawn. Anyone who feels inclined could convert that data to a bell curve and do a statistical analysis. I'm very much inclined to think that if you simulate (close to) random drawings with an RNG you'll find that 1. each simulation will have a different order of frequency, and 2. each simulation will have a very close distribution to both other simulations and the actual past results. Of course the actual results will be from the multiple combinations of ball sets and machines so whatever the statistics might show wouldn't apply directly to any particular future drawing.

"If you could reduce the odds for PB to 1 in 250 million and you spent $1000 per drawing you could still only expect to win once in about 3200 years."

But, unxspectedly win waaaay B4 then..if ya uze..

Probability Math

"The lottery doesn't follow any patterns at all. There might be patterns in the past random results, but those patterns are an effect, not a cause."

Then, whut izz the cauze....? Dear Watson..! awwwww, Diz izz gitin Gooood..

-Stat$talker
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Jun 10, 2025, 3:32 am

Quote: Originally posted by Stat$talker on Jun 9, 2025
"If you could reduce the odds for PB to 1 in 250 million and you spent $1000 per drawing you could still only expect to win once in about 3200 years."

But, unxspectedly win waaaay B4 then..if ya uze..

Probability Math

"The lottery doesn't follow any patterns at all. There might be patterns in the past random results, but those patterns are an effect, not a cause."

Then, whut izz the cauze....? Dear Watson..! awwwww, Diz izz gitin Gooood..

-Stat$talker

There is no cause for patterns in random numbers. These patterns show up... randomly!

You keep misusing the term "probability math". You can't analyze your way into winning. It's pure luck.
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Jun 10, 2025, 8:24 am

Quote: Originally posted by Tucker Black on Jun 10, 2025
There is no cause for patterns in random numbers. These patterns show up... randomly!

You keep misusing the term "probability math". You can't analyze your way into winning. It's pure luck.

"These patterns show up... randomly!"

Then "randomness" izz the cauze.. Einstein..!

Patternz showing up iz an effect, randomness iz the cauze..!!

Again, You demonstrate ineptness at Critical thinking Skillz.. do you wear a str8jacket?

Question, what is 3 + 3 x 3 ?

"You keep misusing the term "probability math"."

Funny, LOz duzzn't think I do..9/3/21 izz proofph

Again, YOU cain't see the Forrest, cauze there'z too many trees..which keeps You in Tucker Blacknezz

-Stat$talker
tokecap

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Jun 10, 2025, 10:32 am
Once more time.
The lottery is a game of pure chance, and the numbers are drawn randomly. Any patterns or sequences that appear in past results are purely coincidental and have no bearing on future draws. Here's why:
1. Randomness: Lottery draws are designed to be statistically independent events. Each number has an equal probability of being drawn, regardless of previous outcomes. For example, in a fair 6/49 lottery, every number has a 1 in 49 chance of appearing in any given draw, and past results don't influence future ones.
2. Illusion of Patterns (Gambler's Fallacy): Humans naturally look for patterns even in random data, leading to cognitive biases like the Gambler's Fallacy—the mistaken belief that past random events affect future ones (e.g., "Number 7 hasn't come up in a while, so it's 'due'"). In reality, the lottery has no memory.
3. Effect vs. Cause: Observed patterns (like certain numbers appearing more frequently in historical data) are the result of randomness, not a hidden rule. Over time, random distributions can produce clusters or streaks, but these are meaningless for prediction.
4. Mathematical Certainty: Statistically, the more draws that occur, the closer the distribution of numbers will approach uniformity—but this doesn’t make any single number more or less likely in the next draw.
Practical Implication:
- No Strategy Works: Picking "hot" (frequently drawn) or "cold" (rarely drawn) numbers doesn’t improve odds. Every combination has the same probability (e.g., 1-2-3-4-5-6 is just as likely as any other set).
- Avoid Superstitions: Systems like numerology, astrology, or "lucky" numbers are fun but don’t change odds.
Exception:
- If a lottery machine were biased (e.g., a physical flaw), patterns could emerge, but reputable lotteries rigorously test and maintain equipment to ensure fairness.
Bottom Line:

Past lottery results are irrelevant to future draws. The only way to improve your chances is to buy more tickets—but even then, the odds are astronomically against winning a jackpot. Play for fun, not expectation!
Stat$talker

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Jun 10, 2025, 11:13 am
Quote: Originally posted by tokecap on Jun 10, 2025
Once more time.
The lottery is a game of pure chance, and the numbers are drawn randomly. Any patterns or sequences that appear in past results are purely coincidental and have no bearing on future draws. Here's why:

Randomness: Lottery draws are designed to be statistically independent events. Each number has an equal probability of being drawn, regardless of previous outcomes. For example, in a fair 6/49 lottery, every number has a 1 in 49 chance of appearing in any given draw, and past results don't influence future ones.

Illusion of Patterns (Gambler's Fallacy): Humans naturally look for patterns even in random data, leading to cognitive biases like the Gambler's Fallacy—the mistaken belief that past random events affect future ones (e.g., "Number 7 hasn't come up in a while, so it's 'due'"). In reality, the lottery has no memory.

Effect vs. Cause: Observed patterns (like certain numbers appearing more frequently in historical data) are the result of randomness, not a hidden rule. Over time, random distributions can produce clusters or streaks, but these are meaningless for prediction.

Mathematical Certainty: Statistically, the more draws that occur, the closer the distribution of numbers will approach uniformity—but this doesn’t make any single number more or less likely in the next draw.

Practical Implication:

No Strategy Works: Picking "hot" (frequently drawn) or "cold" (rarely drawn) numbers doesn’t improve odds. Every combination has the same probability (e.g., 1-2-3-4-5-6 is just as likely as any other set).

Avoid Superstitions: Systems like numerology, astrology, or "lucky" numbers are fun but don’t change odds.

Exception:

If a lottery machine were biased (e.g., a physical flaw), patterns could emerge, but reputable lotteries rigorously test and maintain equipment to ensure fairness.

Bottom Line:

Past lottery results are irrelevant to future draws. The only way to improve your chances is to buy more tickets—but even then, the odds are astronomically against winning a jackpot. Play for fun, not expectation!
"numbers appearing more frequently in historical data) are the result of randomness,"

Xzactly whut Ole Stat$ sed...But I don't uze AI to render conclusionz, I use DI...(Divine Intelligence)

." The lottery is a game of chance"

meaning ..Game of Oddz

"but reputable lotteries rigorously test and maintain equipment to ensure fairness."

Aand just whut do NON-REPUTABLE lotteries do?

Yepp, dat'z riiight, they Riggit.

-Stat$talker
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Jun 10, 2025, 11:27 am

Quote: Originally posted by Stat$talker on Jun 10, 2025
"numbers appearing more frequently in historical data) are the result of randomness,"

Xzactly whut Ole Stat$ sed...But I don't uze AI to render conclusionz, I use DI...(Divine Intelligence)

." The lottery is a game of chance"

meaning ..Game of Oddz

"but reputable lotteries rigorously test and maintain equipment to ensure fairness."

Aand just whut do NON-REPUTABLE lotteries do?

Yepp, dat'z riiight, they Riggit.

-Stat$talker

Exactly! @rigging it!
tokecap

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Jun 10, 2025, 12:17 pm
Quote: Originally posted by Stat$talker on Jun 10, 2025
"numbers appearing more frequently in historical data) are the result of randomness,"

Xzactly whut Ole Stat$ sed...But I don't uze AI to render conclusionz, I use DI...(Divine Intelligence)

." The lottery is a game of chance"

meaning ..Game of Oddz

"but reputable lotteries rigorously test and maintain equipment to ensure fairness."

Aand just whut do NON-REPUTABLE lotteries do?

Yepp, dat'z riiight, they Riggit.

-Stat$talker
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Jun 10, 2025, 4:12 pm

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Jun 10, 2025, 8:36 pm
Quote: Originally posted by tokecap on Jun 10, 2025
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What is your definition of divine intelligence?
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"What is your definition of divine intelligence"
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The werdz themselves should be self-explanatory, but if you really need help..

- Anythang normally undiscernible by the carnal mind, unless revealed to it by GOD...after reverently searching for a deeper meaning...

In utha werdz, it will appear on the surface to NOT make uzual sense...

-Stat$talker

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