Question For A Numbers Strategist...

@celticeagle (177155)
Boise, Idaho
July 18, 2025 1:10am CST
I have never been good at math or figuring such things but, I have been wondering about something. What is your opinion on this? If a person came up with 5 or 6 numbers and used them to play the lottery would this person be more apt to win if they continued to use those same numbers continuously , or, would this person be better off to pick a new series of numbers each time they played? What do you think?
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9 responses
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@DaddyEvil (153689)
• United States
18h
I never play lottery. The odds of actually winning are definitely NOT in your favor.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
I am only calculating. Not playing.
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@DaddyEvil (153689)
• United States
5h
@celticeagle Okay...
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (194911)
• United States
15h
I have played the same numbers since 1989. The most I've won is $70. My odds are the same as everyone else's I think.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
I used to win quite often until a lot more people starting playing.
ultraman cosmos
@id_peace (15829)
• Singapore
13h
You asked a good question. I always go random plus some regular numbers just for fun. The highest amount I ever win for the lottery is a thousand dollars.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
That's better than I have done. Usually only about $50. That's before a lot more people starting playing.
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ultraman cosmos
@id_peace (15829)
• Singapore
Just now
@celticeagle That was really lucky or unlucky for me. I missed the top prize (6 digits) by 1 number. The top prize of that draw was $3.2 million.
vikingswest
@Vikingswest1 (6956)
• United States
17h
It makes no difference. Your odds are about 14 million to one to hit a jackpot using the same numbers, choosing different numbers for each draw or letting the computer select your numbers. Each draw is unique and past draws have no bearing on future draws. The balls come up randomly for each draw. No numbers are more likely to hit based on past selections.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
That's what I got too. Thanks.
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Nature_Lover
@Mshafeeq (2279)
• Kuwait, Kuwait
16h
It's a lottery you cannot win with the same numbers as @vikingswest said the odds are about 10 to 14 millions to one to hit the jackpot
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
Oh, is that all?
Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (57966)
• Philippines
11h
I think you have 2 million chances to win. In case you're lucky, it's by chance.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
It sure is. I used to win quite often until a lot more people started playing.
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@Nakitakona (57966)
• Philippines
35m
@celticeagle You're so lucky. You're a good number strategist.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (52897)
• United States
10h
I haven’t a clue.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (177155)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
When it comes to math stuff that's how I feel.
Loretta
@noni1959 (10488)
• United States
4h
Some people like to play their own numbers for fun. Very few will hit the jackpot that way and it's still random. It's no different than getting a quick pick. It's that old saying, "luck of the draw."
Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (11009)
•
Just now
Well I imagine that it wouldn't make much difference to be honest.. I think the odds of your balls being the winner is exactly the same as everyone else's. Use the same numbers I don't think would increase the chances of winning