-----------------------------------powerball said:Out of curiosity, why do people reveal their picks? For parimutuel lotteries like Lotto 6/49, you are basically betting against each other. The numbers chosen by other players determine the return because prizes are shared among all winners for the top four prizes.
Looking at this week's 6/49 draws as a numerical example, if your posted favourite picks matched 5 + the bonus numbers, but four other members copied the same picks, you would have won only $90,438.50 each. For the previous draw, had you kept your winning 5+B picks to yourself, you would have won more than three times as much at $305,281.20.
One of the best lottery strategies is to avoid commonly selected numbers such as those in forums, software and birthdays.
-------------------------------------peter said:ActuallY, ONE OF THE BEST STRATEGIES is to avoid your posts.![]()
gsobier said:Peter:
I'd say using them as a filter would be betteras in not to play them.
Regards,
George![]()
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Just moved these from the PIKS Thread... now discuss away!
Sheba....

as in not to play them.
... ...the true test is the actual data from Lotto Québec. I leave nothing to chance when possible

- well deserved since he played it all through the bonus draws
you will dilute my winnings