Gaius Baltar Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Every time I go do the national lottery I lose, I haven't won anything since it started, bloody annoying. How do people pick their numbers, is there like a pure random number generator out there which is solid gold? I'm not greedy, I'd just like better odds at winning it once in a while rather than just giving my money away. any info, tips, suggestions? :cry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starforge Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 4 8 15 16 23 42 :lol: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoove Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I go up in 2's :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 4 8 15 16 23 42:lol: 586688719[/snapback] :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smit Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Alot of people use dates of loved ones etc. or just pick lucky dip. I've yet to win anything either. :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krpano Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 4 8 15 16 23 42 you know what i mean :shifty: edit start here. you posted while i was writing... :laugh: i wonder how many ppl would win if these numbers come out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackima Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Just pick 1,2,3,4,5,6. The probability of getting that is the same as the chance of getting any other number :p Also when those numbers do come up, everyone will be kicking themselves Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I watched a documentary that showed that winning numbers often resembled a pattern on the lottery card. Obviously, it could've just been coincidence. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy07 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 i pick numbers that mean something to me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted October 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted October 18, 2005 lottery = tax for the stupid but i didnt say that :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkwell Bogtrotter Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 , is there like a pure random number generator out there... 586688702[/snapback] Yes. It's called a "Lucky Dip"! :sleep: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Herbie Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Most people pick memorable dates such as birthdays, therefore the highest number they can pick will be 31 (unless they reverse them - 14 becomes 41 etc). If you pick numbers higher than this it won't increase the odds of winning but it will increase the chances of not having to share the winnings... Which games do you play? Thunderball, Extra, Hotpicks, Wednesday, Saturday, EuroMillions, so many to chose from! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586688939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 :laugh: You could track how overdue or frequently each number hits. Avoid recent, last drawing numbers ? You could place slips of paper in a bag with the various number choices on them, and pick randomly or intuitively. Or you can try a lottery 'System': http://www.lotterylogics.com/ Luck of the Irish to ya. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586689070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theavidgeek Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 read this and you will never buy one again - http://members.cox.net/mathmistakes/rawdata.htm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586689511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted October 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted October 18, 2005 there is no sure-fire way to win the lottery, apart from picking the winning numbers. :D it's like me telling you what your going to eat for lunch two years from now, nobody can predict the future, and add in chaos theory, etc. your fighting a loosing battle basically. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586689537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kombolcha Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 i've been saving lotto numbers for the past 5 - 6 months and last month i had my cousin program his calculator to bring up some number.. bought a $5 ticket.. no numbers came up.. EXCEPT.. get this, on the fifth line (dollar) we missed every number by ONE!!!! it was worth $50+ million. it was exciting and depressing at the same time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586689691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Baltar Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 lottery = tax for the stupid but i didnt say that :whistle: 586688873[/snapback] I remember that, it was from the TV sitcom "2 Point Four Children", that was brilliant when it was on, the actor who played the dad died afterwards so they had to cancel it, but it was class! I especially loved the episode where the Dad's addicted to videogames and ends up 'playing' the microwave, hilarous! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586693632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejn Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 4 8 15 16 23 42:lol: 586688719[/snapback] Damn! That's just what I was going to post! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
E t h a n Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yes. It's called a "Lucky Dip"! :blush: 586688951[/snapback] This is what I used a long while back, and I've stayed with the numbers generated that time. A mate of mine does a new lucky dip each time. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd957 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 wait until after the lottery and look at the paper for the winning numbers. say to myself.....DARN, those are the numbers i would have picked if i played. :ermm: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just pick 1,2,3,4,5,6.The probability of getting that is the same as the chance of getting any other number :p 586688773[/snapback] You win. Don't you think if there was a number generator that gave better odds everyone would be using it? :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnmnky Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I rarely do it, but if I feel lucky (which doesn't exist, but hey) I always do lucky dip. I would never pick a set of numbers, imagine how gutted you'd be if you forgot to put them on one week? I'll tell ya, a little bit disappointed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
E t h a n Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 ^^Exactly the reason I don't keep the same numbers. I buy a ticket every so often. 586694683[/snapback] I use the same numbers for convenience. I buy a ticket for eight weeks (both Wednesday and Saturday draws). I check here to find out if I've won. Outlook reminds me when it's time to waste more money. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanmotion Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 ^^ Exactly the reason I don't keep the same numbers. I buy a ticket every so often. Funny thing is going to happen. Thread starter posts he has one the lottery this week :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Damn! That's just what I was going to post! 586694440[/snapback] What do them numbers mean exactly cos people seemed to want to post them? :huh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/386685-picking-lottery-numbers/#findComment-586694898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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