61 year old plays the same numbers since 1991 and wins 18 millions

[Silberman]

On one of those things that we all wished happened to us, a 61 year old man that has been playing the same numbers for 30 years finally won the lottery and won 18.41 million dollars, he explains that each time he placed the bet he thought about changing the numbers but he decided against doing so each time, there is no explanation of where the numbers come from but I suppose they must mean something, otherwise it would be difficult to believe he could keep playing the same numbers over and over again.

Would you be able to do it? Playing the same numbers over and over again like this? Because I know that I will not have the patience to do this during 30 years.


https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2021/08/25/michigan-lottery-man-who-played-same-numbers-since-1991-wins-18m-jackpot/

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[btc_angela]

I've read that this is the 'secret' for winning the lotto. Betting the same number over and over again until you get lucky and hit the jackpot. And surely did it happen to this man. But as far as the patience go, Lol, not sure if I can do it though. Day in, day out going to lotto outlets bet on the same number for the last 20 years.

For sure, those numbers means something to him, just like the rest of us who bet on our birthdays, our lucky numbers etc..

[Zilon]

If it was me I would have changed numbers a couple of times and definitely will not repeat a certain number twice. I believe something must have motivated him to keep back that number up till his 61years. Congratulations to him his fate worked out something he has always hoped for because it's his believe for that very number that kept him playing till the day he won.

[madnessteat]

On the forum once discussed a big win by this strategy.

I rarely participate in the lottery, so no matter how much I wanted to win I definitely could not repeat the path of this lucky man. I hope that now he will be able to meet old age with dignity and help all his relatives.

[Fesatmas]

A drive and belief over the years made him never give up placing the same number. This is a testament to how numbers that are often considered lucky give a profit at the right time. It even took so long every day to go to the lottery to make sure the numbers were holding.
For me it's not about the amount he gets, but the firmness of the value contained in it, how luck and belief led him to a sweet result.

[Sterbens]

I've read that this is the 'secret' for winning the lotto. Betting the same number over and over again until you get lucky and hit the jackpot. And surely did it happen to this man. But as far as the patience go, Lol, not sure if I can do it though. Day in, day out going to lotto outlets bet on the same number for the last 20 years.

For sure, those numbers means something to him, just like the rest of us who bet on our birthdays, our lucky numbers etc..

To be honest, this strategy is very difficult and it is not easy to just hold on to one number for a long time, unless all the old man does is make a promise to his wife before he dies. Because in lottery, lucky numbers are quite classic.
Meanwhile, when we put numbers on the lottery, it is not enough to bet once or twice with different numbers, but randomize the numbers at each point.

[bL4nkcode]

I've read that this is the 'secret' for winning the lotto. Betting the same number over and over again until you get lucky and hit the jackpot.

My father had the same belief or even most of my relatives when it comes to lotto. Even got a jackpot from swertres after so many tries though its not that big, but still it got the jackpot and win.
There are some instances also that he (my father) always bet the same number over and over again until one day he misses to bet and then it shows as the jackpot's lucky numbers and he regrets it.

[Fortify]

On one of those things that we all wished happened to us, a 61 year old man that has been playing the same numbers for 20 years finally won the lottery and won 18.41 million dollars, he explains that each time he placed the bet he thought about changing the numbers but he decided against doing so each time, there is no explanation of where the numbers come from but I suppose they must mean something, otherwise it would be difficult to believe he could keep playing the same numbers over and over again.

Would you be able to do it? Playing the same numbers over and over again like this? Because I know that I will not have the patience to do this during 20 years.


https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2021/08/25/michigan-lottery-man-who-played-same-numbers-since-1991-wins-18m-jackpot/

While I am very happy for him, it really needs to be put into the context that there will be hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people who do the same thing throughout their life and will never come close to winning the jackpot. You really have just as much chance of winning by picking a random set of numbers each week, because each draw is absolutely independent of every other draw that has taken place. It would be interesting to see how much he would have been sitting on if he decided to invest that small amount consistently over time - obviously nowhere near the jackpot but I've a feeling he would have made tens of thousands of dollars instead.

[bitzizzix]

This story is similar to the previous one, by placing a lottery using his birth number for years and finally getting it too.

I think it's just luck and coincidence, because of his persistence not to change his actual birth number randomly, all the numbers will have something in common over the years.
If you are determined to stick with your favorite number for years even 20 years which in my opinion is a very long time, there is a good chance that your favorite number will be the same at the right time.

[Slow death]

I had also read somewhere that this was a good lottery strategy and that its disadvantage was precisely that it could take many years without winning, but considering that lottery is a game of luck I think it makes more sense to use this strategy but not create expectations and not have much hope, the person can do this strategy while taking care of life normally and can also be participating in other games and businesses and if one day win the lottery would be good, but if you don't win too, no problem

[Lanatsa]

On one of those things that we all wished happened to us, a 61 year old man that has been playing the same numbers for 30 years finally won the lottery and won 18.41 million dollars, he explains that each time he placed the bet he thought about changing the numbers but he decided against doing so each time, there is no explanation of where the numbers come from but I suppose they must mean something, otherwise it would be difficult to believe he could keep playing the same numbers over and over again.

Would you be able to do it? Playing the same numbers over and over again like this? Because I know that I will not have the patience to do this during 30 years.

If he do bought tickets once per day in all days on that 30 years time then I could say that it did really pays off and most likely with those number combinations is personally been choosed neither its an anniversary or combinations of birthdays or totally just personal point of hands and stick with it.

It is really hard to maintain numbers which had been consecutively lost up and imagine 30 years of betting isn't something that people could able to reach off and with due to frustration then
even having 1 month straight loss would already be hard thing. How much more on 30 years?

This man had really that dedication on hitting up the jackpot even though its not a guarantee to hit on his lifetime but once your lucky then theres no specific time needed.

[Saint-loup]

On one of those things that we all wished happened to us, a 61 year old man that has been playing the same numbers for 20 years finally won the lottery and won 18.41 million dollars, he explains that each time he placed the bet he thought about changing the numbers but he decided against doing so each time, there is no explanation of where the numbers come from but I suppose they must mean something, otherwise it would be difficult to believe he could keep playing the same numbers over and over again.

Would you be able to do it? Playing the same numbers over and over again like this? Because I know that I will not have the patience to do this during 20 years.


https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2021/08/25/michigan-lottery-man-who-played-same-numbers-since-1991-wins-18m-jackpot/

While I am very happy for him, it really needs to be put into the context that there will be hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people who do the same thing throughout their life and will never come close to winning the jackpot. You really have just as much chance of winning by picking a random set of numbers each week, because each draw is absolutely independent of every other draw that has taken place. It would be interesting to see how much he would have been sitting on if he decided to invest that small amount consistently over time - obviously nowhere near the jackpot but I've a feeling he would have made tens of thousands of dollars instead.

You're right it's just a classic case of survivorship bias. If we were able to count the number of people doing the same thing like him during 20 years and not winning the jackpot prize we would certainly find the same proportion of losers as in people changing their lottery numbers every time.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias

[Twinkledoe]

This story is similar to the previous one, by placing a lottery using his birth number for years and finally getting it too.

I think it's just luck and coincidence, because of his persistence not to change his actual birth number randomly, all the numbers will have something in common over the years.
If you are determined to stick with your favorite number for years even 20 years which in my opinion is a very long time, there is a good chance that your favorite number will be the same at the right time.

But the question is, how much money was spent in those years/decades of betting the same numbers? Lucky for him that before he vanished from this earth, he finally got his luck. At least, enjoy his remaining years without worrying anything. Very few people can stick to this routine and hope that one day, he will get his luck. Definitely, a lot did the same strategy but never saw their luck til they depart from this world.

[dunfida]

Would you be able to do it? Playing the same numbers over and over again like this? Because I know that I will not have the patience to do this during 30 years.

I have tried this but only good for 1 year and on the next year i never intent to continue as if those numbers wont really be hitting up anytime soon.

30 years waiting time or betting is something not all person could do and lottery tickets arent really that expensive for people to mind off about on how much they could save on.

This hit isnt something that everybody could also get.It is just a matter of extreme luck because theres no time frame neither 1 day hit or 50 years before you could able to hit.

[cabron]

A lot of people do have their own combination of numbers that they bet over and over just like this old man. It's not just him and some died not hitting a jackpot. It could be worth it for him to wait that long. 30 of spending a lottery ticket every day, he should stop after this.

60-year-old man still could enjoy the money and could travel everywhere. My old pa did go to Thailand to Cambodia at 60 so this guy could also enjoy the $18M.

[DoublerHunter]

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If he do bought tickets once per day in all days on that 30 years time then I could say that it did really pays off and most likely with those number combinations is personally been choosed neither its an anniversary or combinations of birthdays or totally just personal point of hands and stick with it.

It is really hard to maintain numbers which had been consecutively lost up and imagine 30 years of betting isn't something that people could able to reach off and with due to frustration then
even having 1 month straight loss would already be hard thing. How much more on 30 years?

This man had really that dedication on hitting up the jackpot even though its not a guarantee to hit on his lifetime but once your lucky then theres no specific time needed.

^ That is a possible idea which the number comes from the especially occasion or events and even me, I did this sometime but I can't be able to maintain for a long period of time. 30 years is too long and if the winner bought a ticket every day multiply into 30 years, that is already a big amount. So this is possible and probably the 61-year-old winner had extra money to place a bet every day and can able to maintain it for 30 years. Nevertheless, we can do also what this old man did, but there is no assurance for us until when we will hit the jackpot.

[worldofcoins]

Damn, I don't know how he selected that number but selecting a number and sticking to it forever is good like he did rather than changing the number after a few times of not hitting the lottery.
Imagine if he changed the number then how disappointing it would have been for him.
Keeping that aside I hope he got some good use for the money otherwise he'll just end up gambling them away.

[carlfebz2]

There's another winner or man who do hit up $60M jackpot lottery after playing same numbers for 30 years too. 
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/29/man-won-60-million-lottery-after-playing-same-numbers-for-decades.html

This do proves out that there are people who are really that patient enough on taking such step and dedication for them to
bet on same combinations for a very long time.

[tippytoes]

~snip~

If he do bought tickets once per day in all days on that 30 years time then I could say that it did really pays off and most likely with those number combinations is personally been choosed neither its an anniversary or combinations of birthdays or totally just personal point of hands and stick with it.

It is really hard to maintain numbers which had been consecutively lost up and imagine 30 years of betting isn't something that people could able to reach off and with due to frustration then
even having 1 month straight loss would already be hard thing. How much more on 30 years?

This man had really that dedication on hitting up the jackpot even though its not a guarantee to hit on his lifetime but once your lucky then theres no specific time needed.

^ That is a possible idea which the number comes from the especially occasion or events and even me, I did this sometime but I can't be able to maintain for a long period of time. 30 years is too long and if the winner bought a ticket every day multiply into 30 years, that is already a big amount. So this is possible and probably the 61-year-old winner had extra money to place a bet every day and can able to maintain it for 30 years. Nevertheless, we can do also what this old man did, but there is no assurance for us until when we will hit the jackpot.

Not many people can stick to their routine and do this for the next 30 years of their life. Because you have no idea if and when you will hit the jackpot, you are just hoping that your starts will give you luck one day. This situation should not be an inspiration for others because let us admit that in reality, that amount can be used to feed you and your kids if you are in the tight budget. I can agree if you have no problem with your funds and can easily buy a ticket without any problem.

[Kyraishi]

Lmao, I wonder how much he spent on these lottery tickets.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. I highly suggest that nobody repeat what this man has done because he has incurred a massive negative EV and just got extremely lucky. 99/100 times if you play a lottery daily, you will end up not hitting the jackpot even after a long time horizon.

Don't forget that mainstream media tend to give the tiny portion of wins all the coverage and therefore induce survivorship bias.