Lotteries and possibility vs. probability

[Hirose UK]

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When it comes to lottery rules and terms then for sure there would really be and this is why it would really be just that normal that reading up terms and conditions wont really be that spending up that long time on which means that its always been that good for you to read up so that you would be pretty aware on whose been that allowed and whose been that restricted. You would really be putting up yourself on much trouble if you have missed one of those information.In speaking about having migration then it would be depending because if the prize is really that big then you could really be making out such decision but most likely people wouldnt really be leaving their country just for the sake of that but well it would vary since there are ones who are really that willing on doing so.

Learning lotto tos is a good idea. To prevent unintentional violations, it is wise to read and comprehend the terms. Even if the concepts are repeated, they help participants understand and get rid of any confusion.

So far, I've only bet on the lottery a few times because I just curious and in my opinion the lottery doesn't have any high fives that gamblers can learn if there is maybe there only maximum time limit for exchanging prizes if you bet in traditional betting shop.
However, if you bet on the lottery on an online site there is no such thing because when you win the money will go straight into your account wallet.

This is to the best of my knowledge and if there is something wrong, please correct it and correct it.

When talking about the prospect of moving abroad in an attempt to win the lotto, its critical to acknowledge the complexity of this choice. Even while a large prize may make relocation a consideration, the final decision would probably include thorough assessment of many other reasons. The levels of decision-making are complex and differ greatly from person to person.

In fact, all lottery betting providers are the same and the size of your winnings depends on the numbers you have on the ticket.
The only difference is whether the provider will pay all winnings if they are large or not because many local lottery providers run away when gambler wins big.
It is better to avoid such providers and use a trusted agent.

[savetheFORUM]

people who cling on to lotteries don’t care about the probability all they can think of is that there is a possibility of them spending a dollar and then having millions more the next morning that’s hugely inviting even i have daydreamed about winning the lottery a little more than once even if i know that the probability of me winning is very low but hey a little hope won’t kill (unless it becomes too much and you get addicted to buying lottery tickets which is a gambling form in itself)

There is no issue for someone trying their luck at different lotteries with as low as $1 being spent on each one knowing that winning it is all dependent on luck. One cannot win just for spending much money on the tickets. Still, the problems begin when a person starts to spend a lot of money on lotteries, and ignoring the probability of winning wouldn't make them win even if they spend everything they have to increase that to a higher percentage.

As long as one isn't lucky enough, they can't win anything in a lottery. I've seen people spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in lotteries hoping to win the main prize but unfortunately they didn't, so spending so much time and then getting a reward that doesn't even compensate you for what you've spent isn't a wise idea, in my opinion.

[paxmao]

I have recently read an interesting essay on this topic, but it was already explained it to me a few years ago.

The thesis would consist that, although the probability of winning classical lotteries is near zero (typically between 0.0000007% in the case of Euromillions and 0.000003% in the case of national lotteries), people is willing to pay an excessive overprice because they are buying the right to dream about the possibility of winning.

we even dream for impossible then why not for this very low odds ? I mean this is something that give them excitement and enjoying while trying to get lucky.
so I believe that what we have here is something extraordinary that only lottery bettors only knows.

Although there are extreme cases that get addicted to lotteries, this is quite uncommon if I'm not wrong, because, if you are not paying for the probability but for the possibility, a bet of 1 USD is enough to buy said possibility.

yes , that is on me  as I only bet 1 dollar per betting and that is enough for 3 combination in my country so that should be enough to try the possibilities.

On the other hand, national lotteries are known to be "taxes on ignorance of mathematics", but if these revenues financed public expenses that revert to the common good: would you agree to pay systematically 1 USD more in your annual taxes as something that ensures the right to dream of a dear life of every taxpayer?

I care nothing about taxes because it is lottery that they will took off the tax if ever comes my way so i need not to worry.

Yes that is right, mostly posibility is about "hope" and probability is about math and statistics and the real chances of winning. However if you just want the posibility, it is not realistic to think that you are ok with 1 in ten million. That is not really going to fly with yourself, because it is so low that there is not that "posibility" factor in there to make it worth.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I have recently read an interesting essay on this topic, but it was already explained it to me a few years ago.

The thesis would consist that, although the probability of winning classical lotteries is near zero (typically between 0.0000007% in the case of Euromillions and 0.000003% in the case of national lotteries), people is willing to pay an excessive overprice because they are buying the right to dream about the possibility of winning.

Although there are extreme cases that get addicted to lotteries, this is quite uncommon if I'm not wrong, because, if you are not paying for the probability but for the possibility, a bet of 1 USD is enough to buy said possibility.

On the other hand, national lotteries are known to be "taxes on ignorance of mathematics", but if these revenues financed public expenses that revert to the common good: would you agree to pay systematically 1 USD more in your annual taxes as something that ensures the right to dream of a dear life of every taxpayer?

The right to dream? Everyone already has it! Just go to bed

The tax for those ignorant of the maths, that's more like it. I would pay that amount if it weren't additional to existing taxes. Otherwise, what's the point in feeding the machine?

Overall the lottery is the government's profit baby. Casino have their games of chance and skill, while governments use the lottery to profit from the dreams of people...99.9999%+ of these dreams never come true.

Well this is something that we must Always consider , when in a lateria we participate, what I do is in raffles and more than anything I do it to collaborate with the person, I am not Looking for profit, I am looking for just that, but I know a friend who He has already won the raffles twice, he has won 4 cars in total, white goods and a Truck , so this makes me remember when I learned in probability and statistics when the teacher said that a person who won the lottery, the probability of winning it winning is Greater than anyone else's, why? I don't know, I just know that when I saw her she said things that way, now the scientific reason why the teacher said it, well none of me or my class asked him, he just said that it worked like that , but Seeing this type of lotteries because things are like that, I think it may be a reason that takes mathematics with probability to another Level that still Proves Right to us.

Whenever many things are done to be Able to put into context the best for any statistic or probability that I think is that, can the possibilities be Greater than Impossible ? No , for me it is almost the same, maybe if we talk about Percentages it could be that there is something very exact, and they are very minimal, but how can we make the possibilities go up? Maybe in lotteries it would have to be to buy many tickets or tickets , that is the only way I See , and I may Have seen this Before , in the freebitco.in lotteries when there are users who buy many tickets, they spend a very large Number of tickets, this is what I opened up as possibilities to win, personally I think the things when it comes to how to win the lottery? There is no special formula, now the lotteries are many hours away and that is very difficult to find so that we can make a difference, of course this is what I think from the point of View of my little experience and what I Remember about the Probability and statistics , Which is more About probabilities.

[delfastTions]

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In fact, all the time one of the lottery participants repeats some of the same numbers and their sequences, for example, the date of one’s birth, this can be regarded as superstition.  But many people treat such superstition as a magic number that once was something memorable and significant for them.  And they constantly write the same numbers, believing that the probability of winning again from such a lucky number is higher.  But it is clear that this is not at all the case.  

But still, most lottery players, it seems to me, still choose numbers quite randomly.  By the way, it’s interesting how these random numbers come to a person’s head, why are they exactly like that?

When it comes to repeating numbers, I have a real-life experience with that, one of my relatives plays the lottery on a daily basis. Just like what others do, she bet on the same number for almost 20 years I guess? those numbers came from her dream and believes that those are her lucky numbers but she never wins a single penny. I think, winning in the lottery is just pure luck because it doesn't require any gambling experience as long as you have money to buy tickets. Some people pick random numbers based on their birthdays, important dates of events, and based on their instincts.

I also read to deal with such situations when it comes to a number, I also have experience in real life where I played the lottery. But I didn't play the lottery for a long time because I won the lottery for a few days but my luck was so bad that I never won so I gave up on this lottery. When I say the numbers right after I win the lottery, they do a crazy thing inside me that leaves me very confused. But you said here that he has been coming with the same lottery number for 20 years but I think it might be stupid or wrong to do this. And as far as I know, I have never seen a dream come true, a dream remains a dream, it never comes true, and since he won the lottery after seeing the number of his dream, he could not pay anything until now. If he picks good random numbers in the lottery, he might win, but if he plays the same numbers over and over again, he may never win.

I also think that repeating the same numbers in the lottery from year to year looks quite funny and childishly naive. 

But we must take into acount that this definitely has a beneficial effect on the player’s mentality, since writing the same number over and over again creates such an aura of these numbers. 
And since the numbers that a lottery player keeps repeating are significant or even sacred for him, always when he fills out a lottery ticket, he thinks that such a lucky one will purely bring him good luck.  And this very thought already approvbes of the person and brings hm a little pleasure. 
And also, since he loses all the time, he too can simply think that this time fortune is not on the player’s side and providence itself quietly tells him: “Try to write this lucky number next time!”  .  And this smoothes out the negative mood from another loss.

[Wiwo]

I also think that repeating the same numbers in the lottery from year to year looks quite funny and childishly naive. 

But we must take into acount that this definitely has a beneficial effect on the player’s mentality, since writing the same number over and over again creates such an aura of these numbers. 
And since the numbers that a lottery player keeps repeating are significant or even sacred for him, always when he fills out a lottery ticket, he thinks that such a lucky one will purely bring him good luck.  And this very thought already approvbes of the person and brings hm a little pleasure. 
And also, since he loses all the time, he too can simply think that this time fortune is not on the player’s side and providence itself quietly tells him: “Try to write this lucky number next time!”.  And this smoothes out the negative mood from another loss.

The thing is that, lottery have no specific luck number so for that repeating the same number is a totally wrong approach to picking a lottery ticket, sometimes what makes some lottery players think that choosing the same number will increase their winning chances is that they have picked that same number and hit a jackpot before so there tend to believe that picking same may give them some chances.

Good luck in picking a lottery ticket can come at any time and with any number regardless of what the number represents in the previous game selection.

[Bushdark]

people who cling on to lotteries don’t care about the probability all they can think of is that there is a possibility of them spending a dollar and then having millions more the next morning that’s hugely inviting even i have daydreamed about winning the lottery a little more than once even if i know that the probability of me winning is very low but hey a little hope won’t kill (unless it becomes too much and you get addicted to buying lottery tickets which is a gambling form in itself)

There is no issue for someone trying their luck at different lotteries with as low as $1 being spent on each one knowing that winning it is all dependent on luck. One cannot win just for spending much money on the tickets. Still, the problems begin when a person starts to spend a lot of money on lotteries, and ignoring the probability of winning wouldn't make them win even if they spend everything they have to increase that to a higher percentage.

As long as one isn't lucky enough, they can't win anything in a lottery. I've seen people spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in lotteries hoping to win the main prize but unfortunately they didn't, so spending so much time and then getting a reward that doesn't even compensate you for what you've spent isn't a wise idea, in my opinion.

The probability for us to bet on a particular lottery game might to 50/50 if we don't really have strong luck that will keep us going. For us to keep winning or to have a better look everytime we bet, we must be really to bet consistently since this is some of the pattern many gamblers are using to keep there income and profits steady. They are ready to gamble on different games even though the total exceed like 10 games per week. The more we try our luck by betting on risky games, the more higher probability we could have that will give us a good outcome.

[Oilacris]

people who cling on to lotteries don’t care about the probability all they can think of is that there is a possibility of them spending a dollar and then having millions more the next morning that’s hugely inviting even i have daydreamed about winning the lottery a little more than once even if i know that the probability of me winning is very low but hey a little hope won’t kill (unless it becomes too much and you get addicted to buying lottery tickets which is a gambling form in itself)

There is no issue for someone trying their luck at different lotteries with as low as $1 being spent on each one knowing that winning it is all dependent on luck. One cannot win just for spending much money on the tickets. Still, the problems begin when a person starts to spend a lot of money on lotteries, and ignoring the probability of winning wouldn't make them win even if they spend everything they have to increase that to a higher percentage.

As long as one isn't lucky enough, they can't win anything in a lottery. I've seen people spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in lotteries hoping to win the main prize but unfortunately they didn't, so spending so much time and then getting a reward that doesn't even compensate you for what you've spent isn't a wise idea, in my opinion.

The probability for us to bet on a particular lottery game might to 50/50 if we don't really have strong luck that will keep us going. For us to keep winning or to have a better look everytime we bet, we must be really to bet consistently since this is some of the pattern many gamblers are using to keep there income and profits steady. They are ready to gamble on different games even though the total exceed like 10 games per week. The more we try our luck by betting on risky games, the more higher probability we could have that will give us a good outcome.

Chances arent 50-50.lol
When it comes to odds and chances then it would really be that less -1% for you to win up lottery or sweepstakes but we know that whats the main reason on what makes people been driven to purchase tickets is into that once in a lifetime opportunity on changing up your life in terms of financial situation and this what makes them really that eager on buying those tickets. If we do speak about into those
strategic based games like sports betting or something similar then we know that it is something that could give out chance on hitting up the right spot. 50-50 chance i should say
when it comes on whose the winner but in speaking about lotteries and the odds on hitting up the jackpot is never been that near in comparison which it is really just that
a common sense to have.

[Porfirii]

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Yes that is right, mostly posibility is about "hope" and probability is about math and statistics and the real chances of winning. However if you just want the posibility, it is not realistic to think that you are ok with 1 in ten million. That is not really going to fly with yourself, because it is so low that there is not that "posibility" factor in there to make it worth.

Linked to this, the good thing is that the probability is so low that you can continue with your life and still have a little hope.

Imagine that the chances to become a millionaire were higher: your entire life would revolve around it. For example, if you managed to save 200k, wanted to retire early, and go all in for a 10x with a probability of 10% to win. Let's not fool ourselves: we would lose too, but in addition we couldn't make anything productive with our lives in the meantime.

[delfastTions]

I also think that repeating the same numbers in the lottery from year to year looks quite funny and childishly naive.  

But we must take into acount that this definitely has a beneficial effect on the player’s mentality, since writing the same number over and over again creates such an aura of these numbers.  
And since the numbers that a lottery player keeps repeating are significant or even sacred for him, always when he fills out a lottery ticket, he thinks that such a lucky one will purely bring him good luck.  And this very thought already approvbes of the person and brings hm a little pleasure.  
And also, since he loses all the time, he too can simply think that this time fortune is not on the player’s side and providence itself quietly tells him: “Try to write this lucky number next time!”.  And this smoothes out the negative mood from another loss.

The thing is that, lottery have no specific luck number so for that repeating the same number is a totally wrong approach to picking a lottery ticket, sometimes what makes some lottery players think that choosing the same number will increase their winning chances is that they have picked that same number and hit a jackpot before so there tend to believe that picking same may give them some chances.

Good luck in picking a lottery ticket can come at any time and with any number regardless of what the number represents in the previous game selection.

Yeah, this is well understood by all normal people who are at least somewhat familiar with probability theory.  
however, the mystical meaning of numbers and figures should not be discounted either.  And often such people who repeat the same numbers over and over again when they fill out lottery tickets with them cannot be convinced for anything in the world that they are doing something completely stupid.  And they believe that with such magical numbers specifically for them, it is easier to win than if they just write random numbers on a lottery ticket.  According to my observations, women still more often resort to such absurd thinking.  It is their familiar emotionality and belief in superstitions that simply makes them think so.  Men, of course, are guided by logic for the most part and are of course less susceptible to such superstitions.  

But still, there are a great many people who consider some figures and numbers lucky for themselves.  
And they play the lottery in their own way.

[Porfirii]

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But still, there are a great many people who consider some figures and numbers lucky for themselves.  
And they play the lottery in their own way.

I would like to know what lucky numbers members in this forum have, for lotteries but also other games (for example, 3.33x in crash, or whatever).

And have you got any lucky charms? maybe a woman (I recently saw Sin City 2 and the lucky charm was a woman in colour in a film that is in black and white) or special trainers or underwear like some football players?

Please share.

[delfastTions]

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But still, there are a great many people who consider some figures and numbers lucky for themselves.  
And they play the lottery in their own way.

I would like to know what lucky numbers members in this forum have, for lotteries but also other games (for example, 3.33x in crash, or whatever).

And have you got any lucky charms? maybe a woman (I recently saw Sin City 2 and the lucky charm was a woman in colour in a film that is in black and white) or special trainers or underwear like some football players?

Please share.

For me, in general, all numbers are happy simply because numbers, which are mathematical abstractions, need to be treated a little philosophically. 
Numbers are something that is present in the life of any person throughout life and almost continuously.  But of all the numbers (and I’m not yet taking into account numbers consisting of several digits), I consider the number “0” to be the most mysterious and incomprehensible to the human brain.  It’s like something that represents “nothing*, or a vacuum. There is some magic in the number “0”.

I also consider the number 8 lucky. But here it’s simpler. Simply because 8 is a good number according to Chinese beliefs. And this is an ancient  a wise nation and it was not for nothing that they chose 8 as a lucky number. And here I simply believe the Chinese.

Here are two numbers that I would single out from all those that exist and are constantly used by all of humanity.   

[AicecreaME]

The thing is that, lottery have no specific luck number so for that repeating the same number is a totally wrong approach to picking a lottery ticket, sometimes what makes some lottery players think that choosing the same number will increase their winning chances is that they have picked that same number and hit a jackpot before so there tend to believe that picking same may give them some chances.

Good luck in picking a lottery ticket can come at any time and with any number regardless of what the number represents in the previous game selection.

While it is not advisable for some to bet in the same combination of numbers everytime, some people prefer to do it anyways. They see it at some of lucky numbers that they are caring for, which will eventually be the winning combination of the jackpot prize. It's not really bad to dream, some people attain winning by being motivated and having a great courage in continuing the bets and plays. However, it could take so many years and a very big amount of money, as well as abundant luck in order for it to happen. It will now depend on you if you will continue betting on the same numbers or not. Just do the thing that you think you won't regret later.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Of course you are paying for the “dream” or opportunity. Otherwise people would have to be crazy to play at all. I’ve always said that lotteries are taxes on people who are bad at math, but more honestly they’re for people who have no hope of getting rich through investment knowledge or by building companies, this is their long shot hope at a different life.

If I can agree to what you said...can I safely say that the governs have every percentage monitored and surcharged on Thier own jurisdiction??.. I understand the fact that in most countries, the governs are enhancing Thier monitorization policies just to have full overview of whatever happens in Thier gambling sector - how does that imply in countries where the governs ain't even part of the industry?..
Sure... Lottery may be a means to mop out and control any country's monetary value - but it's just the least ways to do so... That's my point.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[Hamphser]

The thing is that, lottery have no specific luck number so for that repeating the same number is a totally wrong approach to picking a lottery ticket, sometimes what makes some lottery players think that choosing the same number will increase their winning chances is that they have picked that same number and hit a jackpot before so there tend to believe that picking same may give them some chances.

Good luck in picking a lottery ticket can come at any time and with any number regardless of what the number represents in the previous game selection.

While it is not advisable for some to bet in the same combination of numbers everytime, some people prefer to do it anyways. They see it at some of lucky numbers that they are caring for, which will eventually be the winning combination of the jackpot prize. It's not really bad to dream, some people attain winning by being motivated and having a great courage in continuing the bets and plays. However, it could take so many years and a very big amount of money, as well as abundant luck in order for it to happen. It will now depend on you if you will continue betting on the same numbers or not. Just do the thing that you think you won't regret later.

We do really indeed have that lucky number on which it would really be that so normal that we would really be sticking into it on betting with those digits despite on suffering multiple loss because we do have in mind that time comes on which it would be making that hit and this is the reason on why we are really that holding and keep on making bet despite of continuous loss on which it is really that a normal approach.
I did experience on having this kind of number combinations on which it do came from my own birthday, anniversay, some special dates on which you could really be able to make out those numbers.
It would really be just that depending whether you would really be sticking into those or not, until the time comes that i have getting tired on betting and thats 1 year period
but still it didnt make out some hit on which its already expected but turns out that winning chance is never been that easy. You would really be needing all the luck in the world
for you to be able to have that kind of life changing opportunity kind of hit.

[Dunamisx]

Yes, anyone who tries to buy or avoid lotteries from any position is right. No one should be looked down upon here. Because no one can guarantee. There is no guarantee that fate will ever favor. But many people try to keep themselves among the lucky ones. Everyone buys lottery tickets with the intention that even if the odds are slim, if luck favors them, their lives could change. I am sure that no one who buys a lottery ticket ever thinks that he will win the lottery especially the lotteries that have big prizes or jackpots. Those who buy lottery are optimistic and those who drink coffee with the lottery budget they are conscious.

A scenario played out today while I was gambling,  I made a bet of a total of 5 odds and made a stake on 0.00004BTC which amounted to around a total payout of 0.0002 btc,  this winning amount was so sure and I hard higher balance to stake on it but the fear of the possible outcome made me to withheld from staking the entire amount,  but to my greatest surprise,  I won the game and this game me a lot of excitement and sense of fulfilment.

Same thing with littwries,  once you pick a ticket the remaining is left for luck and other things,  so hitting a jackpot in lotteries is just by luck.

well , I remember that there are thread i come to cross here about some people/group that spend time,
effort and money just to beat the lotteries and yes they made it meaning that Math can conquer luck in this sense but yes some of them
 losses bigger than the winning so the ending is they did not fully beat the gambling but luck that they battle, some gone to prison and
 some are truly won, but yes gambling is equals to luck and if you are not willing to lose then never gamble at all,  you are truly lucky that
 time multiplying your bet to how many and yes made it to big winning before ending your gambling , COngratulations.

Maybe we should admit this that most of the Lotteries don't apllies using much money to get so people may not loose money like that as it has been felt with gambling, i remember some times ago when Lotteries are free and available for everyone to participate in, people got begged to take them and try out their chances, applying for lottery can be more easier and convenient fo get the opportunity for it application, but being selected is what takes the luck that not everyone is given.

[angrybirdy]

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But still, there are a great many people who consider some figures and numbers lucky for themselves.  
And they play the lottery in their own way.

I would like to know what lucky numbers members in this forum have, for lotteries but also other games (for example, 3.33x in crash, or whatever).

And have you got any lucky charms? maybe a woman (I recently saw Sin City 2 and the lucky charm was a woman in colour in a film that is in black and white) or special trainers or underwear like some football players?

Please share.

That would be interesting! I think many of us has a lucky combination winning number that everyone keeps to themselves. Base on my observation, players limits to use repeating numbers and some use the numbers that signifies important day to their life. For the lucky charm, Do you believe in nazar amulet which believes to protect you on some evil eyes, that's what I currently have. 🧿🧿🧿

[slapper]

Yes, anyone who tries to buy or avoid lotteries from any position is right. No one should be looked down upon here. Because no one can guarantee. There is no guarantee that fate will ever favor. But many people try to keep themselves among the lucky ones. Everyone buys lottery tickets with the intention that even if the odds are slim, if luck favors them, their lives could change. I am sure that no one who buys a lottery ticket ever thinks that he will win the lottery especially the lotteries that have big prizes or jackpots. Those who buy lottery are optimistic and those who drink coffee with the lottery budget they are conscious.

A scenario played out today while I was gambling,  I made a bet of a total of 5 odds and made a stake on 0.00004BTC which amounted to around a total payout of 0.0002 btc,  this winning amount was so sure and I hard higher balance to stake on it but the fear of the possible outcome made me to withheld from staking the entire amount,  but to my greatest surprise,  I won the game and this game me a lot of excitement and sense of fulfilment.

Same thing with littwries,  once you pick a ticket the remaining is left for luck and other things,  so hitting a jackpot in lotteries is just by luck.

well , I remember that there are thread i come to cross here about some people/group that spend time,
effort and money just to beat the lotteries and yes they made it meaning that Math can conquer luck in this sense but yes some of them
 losses bigger than the winning so the ending is they did not fully beat the gambling but luck that they battle, some gone to prison and
 some are truly won, but yes gambling is equals to luck and if you are not willing to lose then never gamble at all,  you are truly lucky that
 time multiplying your bet to how many and yes made it to big winning before ending your gambling , COngratulations.

Maybe we should admit this that most of the Lotteries don't apllies using much money to get so people may not loose money like that as it has been felt with gambling, i remember some times ago when Lotteries are free and available for everyone to participate in, people got begged to take them and try out their chances, applying for lottery can be more easier and convenient fo get the opportunity for it application, but being selected is what takes the luck that not everyone is given.

Lotteries have changed from free and communal to a financial gamble. I know lotteries and human behaviour inside and out. Yes, entering lotteries is cheap, which is strategic. It protects against large losses, unlike traditional gaming. And I remember when lotteries were almost a public service, free to enter, and encouraged.

Lottery applications are easier now. The internet makes applying from home easier. In reality, the selecting process is what matters. Luck matters, and not everyone has it. It's a gamble with significant odds. Time and time again, people have high hopes but find reality harsh. Selection is like finding a needle.

[Hirose UK]

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Maybe we should admit this that most of the Lotteries don't apllies using much money to get so people may not loose money like that as it has been felt with gambling, i remember some times ago when Lotteries are free and available for everyone to participate in, people got begged to take them and try out their chances, applying for lottery can be more easier and convenient fo get the opportunity for it application, but being selected is what takes the luck that not everyone is given.

The lottery is bet that is really difficult to win and requires luck so spending large amounts of money betting on the lottery will only be in vain even if you have used various strategies that you think are good.
Some people are willing to spend certain amount of money when they succeed in having prediction that they believe is accurate, but the bookie is far superior and knows what to do and determines the winning number so any effort will be in vain even if they use mathematics in making prediction.

I remember someone said that buying more lottery tickets would increase your chances of winning, but if you think about it this method doesn't increase your chances of winning but rather increases the budget used in betting on the lottery.
No one can really show effective ways or strategies for winning the lottery so if there are people who say various ways then it is just story not real and accurate proof.

Meanwhile, nowadays it is very rare to find free lotteries and even if there are they will never be profitable because anything that is free will never produce big profits.

[Porfirii]

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But still, there are a great many people who consider some figures and numbers lucky for themselves.  
And they play the lottery in their own way.

I would like to know what lucky numbers members in this forum have, for lotteries but also other games (for example, 3.33x in crash, or whatever).

And have you got any lucky charms? maybe a woman (I recently saw Sin City 2 and the lucky charm was a woman in colour in a film that is in black and white) or special trainers or underwear like some football players?

Please share.

For me, in general, all numbers are happy simply because numbers, which are mathematical abstractions, need to be treated a little philosophically. 
Numbers are something that is present in the life of any person throughout life and almost continuously.  But of all the numbers (and I’m not yet taking into account numbers consisting of several digits), I consider the number “0” to be the most mysterious and incomprehensible to the human brain.  It’s like something that represents “nothing*, or a vacuum. There is some magic in the number “0”.

I also consider the number 8 lucky. But here it’s simpler. Simply because 8 is a good number according to Chinese beliefs. And this is an ancient  a wise nation and it was not for nothing that they chose 8 as a lucky number. And here I simply believe the Chinese.

Here are two numbers that I would single out from all those that exist and are constantly used by all of humanity.   

Interesting! thanks for sharing. I also tend to attach personality-like traits to numbers.

For example, unlike most people, I don't like the number 7: I think about it as a narcissistic, vain and treacherous number. On the other hand, I like pair numbers, which are round, complete. Everything very ilogical, but it makes sense in my mind somehow.