New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Games like Lottery, Bingo, Keno, and many other casino games are completely random. A
Random Number Generator chooses the winning numbers in online games and a physical wheel or drum spits out balls in offline games.
However, people still look for winning combinations and effective strategies for picking the winning numbers. This, on the one hand, makes the game more fun to play, entertains the player more in contrast to just checking random numbers thoughtlessly, and makes the anticipation of the win more exciting.
On the other hand, even if we assume that any strategies are eventually useless because the game is totally random, utilizing mathematical theories or other number-picking strategies gives players a sense of control and a tool to at least try and impact the outcomes of the game. Some statistical research shows that certain numbers have been winning more often in certain games over the course of years though. However, no one can guarantee a win in a Lottery or Bingo. with a winning combination or without it.
And yet, some lottery winners are happy to share the approaches they used the day they won a lottery. If you are interested in these recommendations and other tips for playing lotteries or gambling in a Bingo online casino please take advantage of this post!
Random Number Generator
The official Powerball lottery website states that over 70 percent of winners in the past used a computer system - basically, another RNG - to pick numbers and combinations when they played the lottery. The site even states that using the RNG to increase the winning odds might work because the machine is less prejudiced than a human player and might opt for more unpredictable and unique combinations.
Number of Tickets
Another lottery expert, Richard Lustig, recommends buying as many lottery tickets or bingo cards as you can afford. If you play lotteries often and you prefer to pick your own numbers without using an RNG, getting more tickets always makes sense.
Also, Lustig claims you should stick to your combinations and repeat them over and over again every time you play. This consistency is more likely to eventually give you your own system to follow and see what pays out.
Intuition
Many lottery and Bingo winners claim they just use their intuition when picking the numbers. Intuition is hard to explain but basically, this is choosing the numbers and combinations you like at a certain moment or you feel that they might be lucky. Some players claim they feel drawn to certain areas on their lottery ticket or bingo card and check the numbers in these areas without actually considering the digits.
Hot Numbers
Some winners really prefer opting for the so-called hot numbers that are frequently drawn. While lotteries and bingo are completely random, some numbers have still been popping up more often than others, so including them in your combinations might be a good idea.
The analysis of all the previous Powerball winnings collected since 2015 shows that the following numbers are the most frequently drawn over the course of years: 8, 54, 14, 39, and 13.
Players also tend to choose the following numbers most frequently (although these are not among the winning ones): 61, 32, 21, 63, and 36. The most popular number is 18, and the least popular number is 15.
Other Number-Picking Strategies
There are several other interesting methods for increasing your odds when you play lotteries or Bingo games. If you would like to test all possible theories and also simply have fun with the games, the following methods are just right for you:
- special dates and birthdays - many people add a personal touch to their gambling and choose numbers connected to important dates, like family member birthdays or even pets' gotcha days
- while some players look for hot numbers, others might be choosing cold ones that haven't been drawn for a long time, in hopes that they will be winning sooner
- sequential numbers might be a method of choice for some. Opting for numbers in sequences like 1-2-3-4-5 or 17-19-21-23 gives the balance of randomness and yet a predictable system that can be followed. This method is considered pretty unbiased
- superstitions and lucky numbers - this is one of the most obvious and one of the most favorite methods for people who are willing to add their personality to gambling
- choosing the numbers that are believed to be lucky or are lucky for a certain person is always a good method to check their luckiness
- certain players claim that they choose patterns, specific shapes, or lines on the bingo card or lottery ticket instead of choosing individual numbers or sequences. This is a fun method that helps to pick random combinations
- giving preferences to odd and even numbers in certain combinations is also a viable method to increase the likelihood of winning
Extra Tips For Winners
There are several extra tips that will be useful for all Bingo and lottery fans playing offline.
Firstly, always sign the back of your ticket. This is done to prevent anyone else from stealing or finding your lost ticket and claiming your winnings. In some jurisdictions, only signed tickets are accepted for payouts.
Secondly, stay anonymous if you can. Some games allow players to stay anonymous after winning a big sum, while others do not. However, not revealing your personal data and/or your win is safer in the long run. Some experts recommend creating LLCs or non-profit entities that can claim the win without revealing any personal names.
