The Real Truth about Lottery Odds convinced us to change the way we play. Dramatically. It will certainly convince you to do the same. To illustrate why, we use the USA Power Ball game as an example, but you will soon see the arguments apply to any 5-ball or 6-ball Lottery game.



The odds of getting the first 5 numbers in the 53-number USA Powerball game are 1-in-2,869,685 and the odds of getting the Power Ball WITH the first 5 numbers are 1-in-120,526,770. That's the Truth but not the WHOLE Truth!

If First Prize is $10 Million, the odds are 1-in-120,526,770. But if First Prize is $100 Million, the odds are STILL 1-in-120,526,770 - except now the reward is 10 times greater. So, are Odds the perfect measure? We think not. Does it matter ? We think so.

The 1-in-120,526,770 odds relate to buying just ONE game, so if you buy 10 games, your odds of winning First Prize are now 1-in-12,052,677, and if you buy 100 games, your odds of winning First Prize fall to 1-in-1,205,268. Using the info in the two paragraphs above, you can make a massive leap in your Powerball Playing Strategy.

You may already understand that 1-in-120,526,770 relates to buying ONE game. If you buy 10 games, your odds of winning First Prize are now 1-in-12,052,677. If you buy 100 games, your odds of winning First Prize fall to 1-in-1,205,268. By using the information in the two paragraphs above, you can make a giant leap in your Powerball Playing Strategy.

Odds for $1 You Play Your Odds First Prize

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $10 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $15 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $20 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $25 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $30 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $35 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $40 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $45 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $50 Million

120,526,770 $20 6,026,338 $55 Million

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $200

Now suppose you change your playing strategy to matching your investment to the size of the First Prize. Those with Maths Degrees can do the six decimal places stuff, but we'll keep it simple. Your Odds with the new strategy might look like this ..

Odds for $1 You Play Your Odds First Prize

120,526,770 $5 24,105,354 $10 Million

120,526,770 $5 24,105,354 $15 Million

120,526,770 $5 24,105,354 $20 Million

120,526,770 $10 12,052,677 $25 Million

120,526,770 $10 12,052,677 $30 Million

120,526,770 $15 8,035,118 $35 Million

120,526,770 $15 8,035,118 $40 Million

120,526,770 $25 4,821,071 $45 Million

120,526,770 $50 2,410,535 $50 Million

120,526,770 $60 2,008,780 $55 Million

TOTAL $200

Using this strategy, your Total Investment over ten weeks is still $200 - but your odds have lessened dramatically from week-to-week. Under the old system, the odds were 1-in-6,026,338 every week. Under the new system, the odds are much higher while the prize is peanuts - but much lower as First Prize climbs. On the 10th week, your odds are THREE times better at 1-in-2,008,780 than they were when playing $20 every week. "If First Prize is Peanuts - Play with Peanuts; If you are being offered a small fortune, play with a small fortune."

ANOTHER MYTH

"Your Chances of Winning are Increased by Playing a Systems Entry" This is True . . .But again, not the WHOLE Truth.

For example, playing a System 10 requires paying for 252 games. Of course you increase your chances of winning by 252 times (over a single game). But the advantage is from playing 252 games - however you play those games.

1. When you play 252 random games, or even Auto-Pick games, your odds of winning are 1-in-478,281 (120,526,770 divided by 252). 2. When you play the 252 games in a System 10, your odds of winning are still 1-in-478,281 (120,526,770 divided by 252). 3. When you play 252 games in an organized systematical way, your odds of winning are still 1-in-478,281 (120,526,770 divided by 252).

However, there are tactical advantages & disadvantages to consider before making those three choices. The first point is, Random or Auto-Pick entries have no guarantee whatsoever, other than a 1-in-478,281 chance of winning.

By playing a System Entry, the biggest advantage is maximizing the number of prizes you win. However, whether you play a System 8 or a System 20 remember, there is only ONE First Division prize; all additional Prizes are in the lower divisions. And it is still a CONDITIONAL guarantee - you win IF you trap the winning numbers, but you could end up without a single winning number.

The biggest advantage of playing the Organised, Systematical entries that lottery books promote is a guarantee of a Prize of some kind. Just play two of the 110-game systems recommended at http://www.win-power-ball-lottery.com/power-ball-lottery.html - and your 220 games guarantee several small prizes. Add 32 additional games and you have exactly the same chance of First Prize as a System 10 entry - 252 chances-in-120,526,770. The major advantage is that 1 or more games in each 110-game set is 40% or better on the way to First Prize; you are absolutely guaranteed 2, 3, 4, or all 5 winning numbers from playing ALL the numbers in a mathematical matrix that gives a guaranteed result - and a guaranteed payout.

Plus, those 252 organized games permit you using all 42 Power Balls 6 times - but with a System 10, you get only one Power Ball. So, if you get organized and play 42 Power Balls 6 times, you collect $18 from getting the Power Ball correct 6 times. You will also collect from having Two or more winning numbers correct at least twice. Since the system uses all 53 numbers, you have done everything possible to maximize your chances.

Playing 252 games every week is too expensive for most of us, unless you are playing in a Group. So, what Strategy is best? We suggest one of these approaches. The first is for playing alone. We suggest the "What Works Eight Weeks out of Ten" approach. This can start as low as 9 games and build in sets of 9 games, making it ideal for starting low and building up as First Prize increases.

The second approach is for playing a larger Group Entry. The 110-game entry guarantees 2, 3, 4 or all 5 numbers together, usually more than once, and guarantees you get the Power Ball at least twice. By playing all 53 numbers you make ensure you have all the winners somewhere in your entry, all organized in the best possible way making this approach ideal for a small group.

When the First Prize has jackpotted / Rolled-Over to astronomical proportions, we suggest you move up to the 1325-game entry that guarantees 3, 4 or all 5 of the first Five winning numbers, playing a large group entry. But What are your chances of Four winning numbers ? We guarantee at least Three winning numbers together. There are 2 winning numbers left in the remaining 50 balls - So your chances are 2-in-50 or 1-in-25. The chances of that all-important Fifth ball are then 1-in-49. Agreed, you still have to get the power ball, but knowing you have 60% or more of the first 5 winning numbers before a ball is even drawn - that's not a bad starting position! To play this 1325-game entry demands serious organization. You may need 40-50 members to get the funds together. This needs to be in place well before you need it.

The final option is to use lottery software or lotto books to create multiple reduced-guarantee lotto systems. With 53 numbers - for example - you could have three sets of eighteen numbers (one number played twice). The big advantage here is that if you get all the winning numbers in one set of 18 numbers, the odds of First Prize are much higher than playing 53 numbers together. If you play a lottery that only has 36 balls, 2 sets of 18 numbers guarantees a prize (your worst split is 3 balls / 2 balls - and your best 5 balls / 0 balls!). A further advantage is controlling the cost; most lottery software or lotto books would have several systems for 18 numbers, one of which should fit your budget. Of course, 3 sets of 18 numbers is just one example. Four sets of 13 numbers equals 52 numbers, allowing you to play all but one of the 53 numbers in the USA Powerball game.

Whether you are playing a game with 25 numbers, 59 numbers or anything in between, you can adapt this strategy to fit your lottery and budget. The book "Powerball Strategies" (available at http://www.power-ball-pro.com) outlines the above strategy in more detail and has more than 20 systems that can be used with any 5-ball game.