When you play the lottery, do you let the computer pick your numbers or do you pick your own?
I don't play at all anymore. But, when I did I let the computer pick my numbers except for one, I picked the same numbers every time on that one.
I do the quick pick. I figure the chances are the same.
On those rare occasions when my tight fist will turn loose of a dollar, I go for the quick pick. It's a crap shoot, anyway, right? Why waste any more time on it than necessary.
I like to pick my own lucky numbers., but this is a bad idea. Like most people, I pick birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Most of these numbers are 31 or less, so my chance of sharing the jackpot (if I win) is much higher. I would be better off to pick numbers over 31, or to let the computer pick.
But I have fun picking my lucky numbers, so I'll probably keep doing that. Or maybe find some lucky numbers over 31...
by Julianna 11 years ago
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by Abdus Salaam 9 years ago
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by Rad Man 12 years ago
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by money-man 14 years ago
I tend to like two numbers quite a bit...23 (my birthday)&27 (my Grandmother's birthday)You?If you feel like saying why, please feel free.
by days leaper 14 years ago
Can I win the lottery with a computer program?like the song says:-I gotta get out of this place,if it's the last thing I ever do!
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