Saturday, November 29, 2008

Little Known Ways In Winning The Lottery

By BJ Min

Who hasn't lain awake at night fantasizing about winning the lotto? The average person has so much he could do with the money. Pay off debt, remodel the house, go on a safari, everyone has a different list for how they would spend the money. If you play the lotto here are a few winning lotto secrets.

No matter what lottery games you like to play, scratch-offs, pick three lottery or the big jack pot drawing you really should know the odds for winning. When you know your odds you can choose the game that gives you the best chance to win.

Once you study the odds and choose a game you will usually have to choose numbers. The best way to choose is to pick random numbers. Avoid common numbers that will cause you to have to share your prize with half the city. Numbers like 7, 13, and 21 these are commonly used and should be avoided. You should also avoid using birthdays. This is a common practice but it limits the numbers you can choose by only giving you a range of 12 or 31.

When you play scratch-offs you must be aware if there is already a winner for the game. A set number of tickets are printed for each game with a set number of winning cards. If the jackpot is won in the first week of a scratch-off game; that game will still continue until all the cards have been sold. If you play a scratch-off that has already had a winner you have no chance at the grand prize.

A great way to increase your odds is to keep an eye out for promotions. Sometimes a city will offer buy one get one scratch-off or pick three lottery cards. This is great for increasing your odds without spending more money.

Many offices enter into lotto pools every week. If your office has a lottery pool, write out the rules for involvement. You want to make it clear how the winnings will be split weather they are jackpot winnings or not. You should also make a copy of the tickets and give one to each person who is playing

The most important secret for how to win the lottery is to claim your money. An estimated 12% of lottery prizes go unclaimed, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. If you play the lottery check you numbers. It would be a shame to miss out on $10 million because you forgot you left the ticket in the back of your wallet.

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