How do YOU do Lotto Analysis?

[Icewynd]

I'm just wondering what options everyone is using to analyse Lottery results?

Personally, I use an excel spreadsheet that I have built up over the years, because it answers the questions that I want answered, rather than having the information that someone else thinks is important.

Of course, there's always the non-analysis option: Quick Picks

 

[jol]

HI Icewynd.
PAB put together a excel spreadsheet for me which I am using for back testing. I use also covermaster to make my own wheels etc.
Paper and pencil is good till you go firm on your strategy.
Jol

 

[15tons]

I am wholly unfamiliar with any form of statistical/computer analysis/spreadsheets etc. My avenues currently are official lottery websites,and then ancillary ones which do more of the connective legwork. True it be an ad-hoc(h)? approach at best as I ruffle for my random sheets of paper and whichever pen is handy atm . And seeing as 'The Mentalist' is my favourite TV show..(tho I have faded away much from being a regular Coast2Coast listener..i realize Remote Viewing is not currently within my skill sets). It behooves to garner a formal spreadsheet system ,but for now Krog the Caveman Lottery player is relegated to chasing numbers off cliffs and then dragging them by the scruff to my local Ma & Pa convenience store.

 

[Icewynd]

LOL, 15 Tons! That used to be me with the many pieces of paper.

Excel is a great tool, but if you are not familiar with it there is a definite learning slope. My first spreadsheet was much simpler than my current one as I have learned on the job, so to speak.

If you wish to do your own lottery analysis, the "Excel and Macros" board is a good place to start. Or, just do a general search for "Excel". Ask any questions you have and people here will help you out. Of course, there are many, many lottery analysis programs available as well.

What lottery are you playing?

Good luck!

 

[15tons]

Thanks Icewynd for the directional and search suggestions. I've been jumping around the forum site seeking kernels of wisdom,and haven't delved into the "Excel and Macros" board area yet.

So far my knowledge quest has been awareness and mindset based. Trying to get a handle on the framing of winning/losing lottery strategy approaches. Right now my limited and tenuous attempts are like the ' young bull/old bull' joke. The young bull in me wants to run down to the lottery kiosk and 'snipe' a few wins, whereas the old bull is saying..let's walk down and win 'em all

So ya baby-wins b4 the big win(s) is the most pragmatic expectation / faint hope clause.

My OLG games du jour are : ON49 , KENO , a lil Lottario. 649/Max as jp warrants. And infrequently $5/$10 scratch tickets with diligent sussing of the odds.

So yes Icewynd and others, please pass the Jig-a-loo and duct tape, as I'm all thumbs over here, and growing fatigued of playing 'Whack-a-mole'

 

[patron]

Excactly ice....
With excel you can do what ever you want, and as you said it can answer the questions you want a answer...

 

[larbec]

I use my own code I wrote on excel. I'm still figuring out how to use what I gave lol as I've converted it over to pattern analysis

 

[Frank]

Multiple Excel spreadsheets covering different lottery behaviour(s) are combined to create a consensus which I use to create a shortlist.

 

[foreverbob]

Great question Icewynd!
Personaly I find it interesting to use more than just one input or strategy.
I started using Gail Howards software a few years ago and I still find it very usefull sometimes to check specific things I am looking for. Next to that software I started using the GAT engine software too, something totaly different but imo designed by a great lotto passionate.
I use Excel to keep track of certain draws and I could never leave my pen and paper, they are always of big help.

Bob