Random vs Lucky numbers

[shogun47]

This requires some more information because it does make a difference depending on the game you are playing.

If you like to play the lottery, choosing birth dates or well known lucky numbers that others are likely to share with you, winnings in case of being lucky are statistically lower as more people with the same "lucky numbers" share the prize pool. That is why it is not the smartest method to choose numbers that others are likely to choose too, whether they are your lucky ones or not.

I think as soon as a known prize pool has to be shared with other participants, picking birth date numbers or patterns of numbers usually lowers your share in a prize pool. In all other games where your stake gets multiplied regardless of what others choose, lucky numbers are fine.

Exactly, but yet many will still prefer to stick to their lucky numbers no matter the statistics. I'm not sure whether this is mainly because they think that these numbers will make them win because of some mystical peculiarity, or because they look for the possibility of creating a beautiful story to tell in the case in which these dates of loved ones are the reason why they won the prize.

It's actually both of what you said. People believe in all kinds of things and numbers are a great way to connect things that in fact have no connection at all. Storytelling is important to people, it gives them the feeling of being relevant and to justify certain conditions and circumstances in life in front om themselves.

"Exactly, but yet many will still prefer to stick to their lucky numbers no matter the statistics."

One of the issues here is that some people have no clue how statistics work. If last week the number 10 was picked in a lottery, it can't be picked again this week... I have had these conversations and sometimes it is so stupid that it hurts. There are many laws about numbers and all of them taken together essentially explain every so called coincidence or "mystical peculiarity", which is a nice expression by the way.

It would be interesting to have some reliable polls regarding the social category of people who tend to believe in these mystical peculiarities or not. I think everyone who went through some basic statistics as part of their education is less likely to believe in that, but I could be wrong. To some people it doesn't matter if you explain it to them. If there is a lottery with 100 numbers and the number 10 was picked last week, what was the probability for that number to be picked last week? What is the probability for this number to be picked this week? You'll be surprised how many will tell you that it is less likely although they won't deny the basic underlying explanation.

When I read the thread title, it got me hooked because I was curious what you have to say, but here we are, it makes sense what you put up for discussion while others think you are confusing one and the same.

[TheUltraElite]

You described everything correctly, but it's all about superstition. I can explain to you the logic of those who would immediately argue with you that favorite and lucky numbers are very important, and that they have real significance. So, if a superstitious guy bets not on his favorite number but on a random one and loses, then he will immediately start saying that he made a mistake.

It is because humans have the habit of blaming either themselves or someone else for things that they cannot control. They fail to understand that the universe is like that only, things happen without always having an explanation.

The simple answer is that no number is lucky enough, all are same - but accepting this truth is hard for the player - hence they make up a lie to cover it up, that they made a mistake or the casino is unlucky for them.

Similarly when the lucky number wins - the belief they had works out and only reaffirms their false belief. Faith has such power in human mind.

[Free Market Capitalist]

I understand that the question refers to lottery and the like. In my case I let them generate random, because the probability is the same, and the ones called “lucky” have nothing of it because I know people who have used them for a long time without winning anything. If one day something happens, it is by chance, as it would happen with those that are generated automatically.

[Cryptmuster]

I understand that the question refers to lottery and the like. In my case I let them generate random, because the probability is the same, and the ones called “lucky” have nothing of it because I know people who have used them for a long time without winning anything. If one day something happens, it is by chance, as it would happen with those that are generated automatically.

Winning in the lottery is generally a rare occurrence, especially when we want to win the jackpot. I don't know how I would behave if I played the lottery, I admit that it would be new random numbers every time, but the thing is that I don't play the lottery because the odds of winning are too low, and I won't play many draws in a row, losing every time, to wait for the day when I can win, for me it's a boring activity, I'd rather bet and know that I will win less, but it will happen much more often.

[bettercrypto]

I'm opening this thread because I am curious about what the general trend is among the forum members regarding this topic: if you have to choose, do you prefer to pick some random numbers, even using a random number generator, or you prefer to select your "lucky" ones?

I'm not superstitious most of the times, and I frequently select the automatic filling option with random numbers so as not to waste time, instead of selecting them by hand. In the end, the chances are always the same no matter the numbers you choose. But I'm asking this question because there are times when I prefer to follow my inspiration and select "special" numbers, or avoid "ugly" ones.

It's funny, we all know "random number generators", but I've done a search and there are also "lucky number generators" based on numerology   

So the question is: you don't care about the numbers and fill them automatically, as they all have the same chances to win, or you tend to pick your preferred ones (birthdays, favourite numbers,...) manually?

When it comes to lottery, I prefer the lucky numbers that most of the time bettors use are the birthday numbers of people who are important to us.
Because random numbers are really 100% dependent on luck.

Unlike the lucky numbers that we care about, which are the birthday numbers of our loved ones like our spouse, children, and parents, these are the ones that bettors usually use in the lottery,
I don't know if other people are like this too.

[Kristiyana]

I'm opening this thread because I am curious about what the general trend is among the forum members regarding this topic: if you have to choose, do you prefer to pick some random numbers, even using a random number generator, or you prefer to select your "lucky" ones?

I have some favorite numbers. There are times that I will select one of them and I will be wrong. Also there are times that I will not select any among them and I wioild have been right if I selected the favorite number that came my mind. But I have noticed all is based on luck and nothing more. Just know that if you win, it is not about how you selected the number but just that you are lucky.

You're right, is just like when you're gambling first of all you will have to make analysis before making a selection and those analysis can even fail us if we are not lucky. But when you talk about favorite number, this are the numbers you choose to be your favorite and of which it will not be the same with other people's favorite number, and if you apply the number and it works it means that you're just so lucky to win. Because sometimes you might decide to try it some other time and it works the other way round.

[tvplus006]

I understand that the question refers to lottery and the like. In my case I let them generate random, because the probability is the same, and the ones called “lucky” have nothing of it because I know people who have used them for a long time without winning anything. If one day something happens, it is by chance, as it would happen with those that are generated automatically.

Regardless of whether it was a random number or a lucky number, the probability of winning it is theoretically the same. But if we analyze which numbers fall out more often, we will see that all the numbers fall out a different number of times. And those numbers that fell out the most and should be lucky for the player, which he should use in the next draws.

[summonerrk]

You described everything correctly, but it's all about superstition. I can explain to you the logic of those who would immediately argue with you that favorite and lucky numbers are very important, and that they have real significance. So, if a superstitious guy bets not on his favorite number but on a random one and loses, then he will immediately start saying that he made a mistake.

It is because humans have the habit of blaming either themselves or someone else for things that they cannot control. They fail to understand that the universe is like that only, things happen without always having an explanation.

The simple answer is that no number is lucky enough, all are same - but accepting this truth is hard for the player - hence they make up a lie to cover it up, that they made a mistake or the casino is unlucky for them.

Similarly when the lucky number wins - the belief they had works out and only reaffirms their false belief. Faith has such power in human mind.

Absolutely right, and I know many smart people who, despite their intelligence, have a completely distorted view of things. They seem to live in a cocoon of positive information, and categorically do not accept criticism or other people's opinions. And this is absolutely stupid. You need to see the world clearly and honestly, even if it is not easy and difficult. After all, addictions have a chance to arise in the person who thinks that he is the smartest and no one can gain control over him. Therefore, I have long preferred to accept reality as it is, even if everything seems a little gray, but the world has become visible as it is. And I do not blame others for my troubles and weaknesses.

[Koadharber]

I understand that the question refers to lottery and the like. In my case I let them generate random, because the probability is the same, and the ones called “lucky” have nothing of it because I know people who have used them for a long time without winning anything. If one day something happens, it is by chance, as it would happen with those that are generated automatically.

Regardless of whether it was a random number or a lucky number, the probability of winning it is theoretically the same. But if we analyze which numbers fall out more often, we will see that all the numbers fall out a different number of times. And those numbers that fell out the most and should be lucky for the player, which he should use in the next draws.

Yes, it is just really the same because we do know that there's no such thing about having the chance on influencing something on luck on which its not something that could be altered or something that could be that having increasing that kind of chance. Its recommended that you do really know on what you should gonna do at the moment that you do deal up with lottery. If you do find yourself that having that kind of positivity towards betting on your luck numbers then its your choice but if you are that not wanting to have that kind of disappointment because your lucky numbers dont work then its better that you do choose up some random numbers instead. We do know on what are the odds on hitting up a lottery and it is just that too hard that its almost close to impossible. This is why on the time that you do made out some lottery betting then just make it random and then you wont be finding yourself that stressful.

[Porfirii]

I understand that the question refers to lottery and the like. In my case I let them generate random, because the probability is the same, and the ones called “lucky” have nothing of it because I know people who have used them for a long time without winning anything. If one day something happens, it is by chance, as it would happen with those that are generated automatically.

Regardless of whether it was a random number or a lucky number, the probability of winning it is theoretically the same. But if we analyze which numbers fall out more often, we will see that all the numbers fall out a different number of times. And those numbers that fell out the most and should be lucky for the player, which he should use in the next draws.

Yes, it is just really the same because we do know that there's no such thing about having the chance on influencing something on luck on which its not something that could be altered or something that could be that having increasing that kind of chance. Its recommended that you do really know on what you should gonna do at the moment that you do deal up with lottery. If you do find yourself that having that kind of positivity towards betting on your luck numbers then its your choice but if you are that not wanting to have that kind of disappointment because your lucky numbers dont work then its better that you do choose up some random numbers instead. We do know on what are the odds on hitting up a lottery and it is just that too hard that its almost close to impossible. This is why on the time that you do made out some lottery betting then just make it random and then you wont be finding yourself that stressful.

Thank you Koadharber:

While I was reading the last posts, I was thinking that, even if I rely mainly on random numbers, because logic says that they have the same odds as my favourite ones, picking some special numbers could add more excitement to the game. For the same probabilities, maybe people who choose "lucky numbers" find more enjoyment in their bets.

But, as you said, the other side of the coin has to do with the disappointment that some people can feel when they see that their magical numbers fail them time after time. It has to be stressful, for the most believers, to see that the cosmos turns his back on them despite their illusion.

[Victorybit1]

Some people believe that if they play casino game at a specific hour of the day they will win, some believe that if they do something like maybe wearing a particular watch or counting figures in their head they would win, lol, gambling is all about coincidental luck, it's not a matter of using the numbers of date of birth or something if you are going to get lucky you will. It's not something that can be forced, just let it happen whenever it does and keep enjoying the game. Doing all these would only make you obsessed.

[alastantiger]

Some people believe that if they play casino game at a specific hour of the day they will win, some believe that if they do something like maybe wearing a particular watch or counting figures in their head they would win, lol, gambling is all about coincidental luck, it's not a matter of using the numbers of date of birth or something if you are going to get lucky you will. It's not something that can be forced, just let it happen whenever it does and keep enjoying the game. Doing all these would only make you obsessed.

Being obsessed as a gambler isn't good and in the questions being asked here, some people will believe that when they choose their lucky number that they're going to win while others that don't have a lucky number will prefer to choose some numbers randomly but despite what we do we'll get different outcomes and not the same outcome. I don't have a luck number but if I was in this situation and I had to choose, I'll prefer to have the machine assign me random number and when I'm lucky, I'll win.

Choosing a number yourself doesn't guaranteed that you're going to win as nothing is guaranteed in gambling hence anything that wants to happen should happen and if I'm favoured that day then I'll be lucky to win. Choosing a number will put some hope in you that'll end in disappointment.

[lienfaye]

I prefer the lucky numbers specifically the birthdays. We know the chance is one in a million but these numbers have a special part in our lives so it can also bring luck (that's what I want to believe in). Aside from that, I also buy ticket everytime I have numbers in mind like I dream about it. Just recently, my husband bough a 2d lottery ticket since he has a numbers from dream (it might sound weird), he bought tickets 3 times until he finally won. The ticket cost less than $1 and he won $200. It's not much but the joy is priceless. Well, it's just an example compared to choosing random numbers. Nevertheless, luck has still a great part especially in lottery.

[Makus]

Some people believe that if they play casino game at a specific hour of the day they will win, some believe that if they do something like maybe wearing a particular watch or counting figures in their head they would win, lol, gambling is all about coincidental luck, it's not a matter of using the numbers of date of birth or something if you are going to get lucky you will. It's not something that can be forced, just let it happen whenever it does and keep enjoying the game. Doing all these would only make you obsessed.

It's funny how some persons make up their beliefs all in the name tuning themselves to a particular style to attract gambling wins. The truth will always  remain the truth, gamble will always revolve around the factor of luck as the major determinants of the bet status and the craziest part is, luck don't last forever. No matter how skillful we are in making sport analysis or how much of knowledge we have concerning sport, we should alway understand that aside their physical strength and previous performance there are other factors that could alter the result of the game, eg referee's decisions, the team spirit...

[stomachgrowls]

Some people believe that if they play casino game at a specific hour of the day they will win, some believe that if they do something like maybe wearing a particular watch or counting figures in their head they would win, lol, gambling is all about coincidental luck, it's not a matter of using the numbers of date of birth or something if you are going to get lucky you will. It's not something that can be forced, just let it happen whenever it does and keep enjoying the game. Doing all these would only make you obsessed.

It's funny how some persons make up their beliefs all in the name tuning themselves to a particular style to attract gambling wins. The truth will always  remain the truth, gamble will always revolve around the factor of luck as the major determinants of the bet status and the craziest part is, luck don't last forever. No matter how skillful we are in making sport analysis or how much of knowledge we have concerning sport, we should alway understand that aside their physical strength and previous performance there are other factors that could alter the result of the game, eg referee's decisions, the team spirit...

There's no wrong with that as long you arent that harming or affecting others, then you can do all you want on whatever the things that you would be trying out to attached into your special numbers. We do have our own way on choosing up on whatever combinations we do really like. Its not something laughable but actually you can be able to tell into your mind on how the hell they do think that special numbers could affect out in overall results or outcome with those number combinations? We do know that this isnt something that could be affecting the results or outcomes and thats why its a bad idea on making yourself that being too optimistic that it could give results, because at the time that you've been thinking up this way then you are just that trying to disappoint yourself.