(Newswire.net — September 26, 2016) — Everyone dreams of winning a lottery. The question many ask is what is the best way to choose their numbers for the draw? Is it all a matter of luck or is there some systematic method that will guarantee a lottery windfall? Here are 11 ways, in random order, to help you choose your lottery numbers.
Special dates – Everyone has a birthday, an anniversary, or a special day that they are quick to remember. Marking these occasions on a lottery ticket could result in a very profitable way to celebrate.
Other personal details – There is no need to consult a calendar if you choose your loved ones’ ages, or their phone numbers, or even home addresses as a means of selecting ticket numbers.
Random numbers – Assuming that other lottery players will select special dates on the calendar, opt to be different by random selections. Consider consecutive numbers because others would not. The goal is to get a winning combination so random that when you win a jackpot you will not have to share it.
Computer selected numbers – Sometimes it is difficult to come up with an easy way to randomize your selection so it’s best to leave the hard work to a computer. According to one account, 75 percent of all winning tickets use numbers chosen by a computer. If you want, use computer-generated numbers when you buy Powerball tickets online and perhaps you will become a big winner.
Favourite numbers – Although many will not admit it, most of us have favourite numbers. Perhaps we see some numbers as bringing good fortune, while others convey spiritual meaning or are symbolic in some way. Choose numbers that you believe to be lucky.
Numerology – Consider the numerical value of the letters in names, words, and even full sentences. You can start with “A” as referring to “1” and continue all the way to selecting “26” for the letter “Z”. But as there are more lottery numbers than letters in the alphabet, you’ll need to come up with a numerological code of your own.
Hot numbers, cold numbers – Many lotteries publish frequency charts of the numbers selected in their drawings. Choose the numbers that come up the most, or alternatively, the ones that don’t.
Unpopular numbers – Assuming that many people pick the same numbers, try to select those you think may be unpopular. For example, many consider “13” as to be unlucky, but it could be lucky for you. Picking numbers that others won’t select may not increase the odds of your winning a lottery, but it does increase your chance of winning a larger jackpot if you do.
Aesthetic approach – Show your artistic side by selecting numbers in a geometric pattern on your ticket. Only numbers in the left column? Sounds like it could be a winner!
As many numbers as possible – While in most lotteries you only select five or six main numbers, increase your selection by purchasing a systematic ticket. Alternatively, if you buy tickets as part of a syndicate, you will improve your odds of winning a prize. Of course, if you win you will have to share that prize with others.
Same numbers all the time – Follow the example of an Irish couple that won €500,000 after playing the same lottery numbers for fifteen years. Consistency seems to work. Or maybe it’s better not to be consistent!
Choosing lottery numbers depends on you and what makes you feel right. Good luck!