Is the Lottery a Random Game of Chance?
Feb
06
By: Darrel Dolph
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The lottery is a random game of chance. You’ve probably heard that before. But, do you realize what it really means? For example, does it mean that the chance of winning the lottery jackpot are the same for everyone? Or, does it mean that there is no point in wasting your time or money on the lottery? Let’s analyze the phrase more closely.
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First, the words ‘game of chance’ refers to the fact that probabilities are involved. World wide, people play games of chance every day. In fact, professional gamblers make a living at it. Professional gamblers are successful because they thoroughly understand the game and are experts at applying the laws of probability.
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Some believe that the phrases ‘game of chance’ and ‘you’re going to lose’ are synonomous. But, professional gamblers don’t believe that. Game of chance really means opportunity. This is true for all games of chance, from Blackjack to Poker to horse racing and including the lottery. Yes, there are numerous things you can do to improve your chances of winning the lottery jackpot. But, wait a minute. If that is true, how could the lottery be random? Hmmm?
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Do You Understand the Word Random?
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After 20 years of doing this, it can get a little frustrating. But, I only have myself to blame. Trying to educate people about the true meaning of the word ‘Random’ has been a daunting task. The problem is complicated because on the one hand, there are people throwing around the word ‘Random’ as if they actually understood what it meant. And, on the other hand, there are people listening to the word as if they understood what it meant. This is all quite unacceptable because neither group has it right. Words can be such a pain;)
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Shakespeare’s cousin Vinny summed up my feelings about the word very well when he said, ‘that which we call Random, by any other name would still smell.’ Right on, Vinny.
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But, for the umpteenth time, I’m going to try to bring some clarity to the debate. Here is the definition of the word; ‘a process of selection in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen.’ Here is a great definition of something that can never be realized in the real world! There’s a good explanation for that. Random is a theoretical concept bandied about in the mathematical ivory towers of academia that is being passed off as if it actually existed in reality. When, in fact, it is a charlatan. The word ‘Random’ is an ideal masquerading as reality.
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Let’s Get Real About the Lottery
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If this definition could actually be implemented in the real world then:
* If you play Blackjack, it would be impossible for you to improve your chances of winning by card counting.
* If you play Poker, it would be impossible for you to decide how much to bet.
* If you play the Stock Market, it would be impossible for you to make any money.
It is pretty obvious that these conjectures are false.
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You see, the word ‘Random’ is out of place in the real world because it is strictly a theoretical mathematical tool. It is very uncomfortable like an awkward teenager in a social setting. It is neither realized nor achieved in any game, on Earth, in our Solar System, in our Galaxy nor in the Universe because it is only at home in the theoretical world where it was born.
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This should be obvious. How can anyone claim to be able to randomly select numbers from a finite list? Impossible. Because, inevitably, shortly after the process begins, lottery patterns and trends begin to emerge. It can be said that after millions and millions of drawings, the occurrences of all lottery numbers will asymptotically approach the same number of hits. But, in our lifetime, known to the lottery as the short run, lottery patterns and trends abound. They are there for everyone to see. Just look at your lottery. Any lottery. So, why not play smart and take advantage of this fact when playing the lottery?
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The Professor is the world-famous Lotto expert, lecturer and columnist who authored LONA, your LOttery Number Advisor. Visit Best Lottery Advice for a different look at Lotto software.
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