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Is it better to pick numbers when playing the lottery or having the machine pick numbers for you?

I really want to play the lottery, I have done it a few times. But today I need to know where I'm going wrong.

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firefall · 61-69, M

It's random chance. I just use the random generator from the machine, because it literally makes no difference

SaintAdelaide · 31-35, F

@firefall So your saying it's a matter of luck? But I heard the generated ones never win?

firefall · 61-69, M

@SaintAdelaide no, that's nonsense - someone spreading another urban myth. It really is just down to luck.

KingofPizza2 · 36-40, M

In terms of getting winning numbers in general, doesn't matter. HOWEVER, people choose numbers in a non-random way, tending to favor birthdays and a few other things. So, if you were to play and if you were to win, you'd be less likely to share a jackpot if the machine picked your winning numbers.

MrBlueGuy

I don't think it matters either way. You might as well just pick 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 and hope for the best.

SaintAdelaide · 31-35, F

@MrBlueGuy it can't be that simple my friend.

MrBlueGuy

@SaintAdelaide Well not really statistically the odds of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 are just as likely to come in as any other random combination of numbers you pick.

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Maximusmax · M

Technically the better odds lie in picking the same numbers all the time

NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

Pick them yourself. Look at old trends of how lottery numbers have come up.

SW-User

The odds of winning are why you don't win.

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