It only takes $1....

[Chas_svo]

You do realize that I'm very interested to know the reasoning behind that.

Sorry, it's a pain to multiquote on my phone. It's just statistics. It is very good to learn, but hard for most to apply. Probably why I don't do well in Vegas, while my wife that doesn't understand any odds or bets wins regularly.

Murphy's a bitch.

[YALE]

Sorry, it's a pain to multiquote on my phone. It's just statistics. It is very good to learn, but hard for most to apply. Probably why I don't do well in Vegas, while my wife that doesn't understand any odds or bets wins regularly.

Murphy's a bitch.

Bitch, how did you compute those odds? Are you just repeating something you heard? It's not like it's a secret that they select 5 balls from 56, and 1 ball from 46. Anyone that knows how to could build a matrix to show the odds.

[slow99]

Discovery or TLC when they had the shows running on lotteries.

Just saying, it isn't magic. It's a formula:

n!/((n-k!)(k!))

For the mega millions, picking 5 numbers from 56, then a bonus ball from 1 to 46 makes the formula:

(56!/((51!)*(5!))) * 46

458,377,920/120 * 46

possible combinations: 175,711,536.

Buying 1 quick pick means you have 1 of the 175,711,536 possible combinations.

Buying 2nd quick pick (non-identical to the first) means you now have 2 of the 175,711,536 possible combinations.

[slow99]

Bitch, how did you compute those odds? Are you just repeating something you heard?

Yes. I just posted the math.

[Nash B.]

Buying 1 quick pick means you have 1 of the 175,711,536 possible combinations.

Buying 2nd quick pick (non-identical to the first) means you now have 2 of the 175,711,536 possible combinations.

Yeah, but you don't increase the odds until you go from the 69,999th unique set to the 70,000th. Simple statistics.

[crapstang]

if nobody wins the megamillions tonite.... DFWMustang Group Buy for next drawing?

the mods will be sure to claim it as their own somehow

[Unicorn Jeff]

the mods will be sure to claim it as their own somehow

Just because you're not old enough to play doesn't mean you can go making random accusations up!

[01vnms4v]

It's now $476 million. I am sure it will go higher before Friday.

Man what a dream it would be

[Chas_svo]

Bitch, how did you compute those odds? Are you just repeating something you heard? It's not like it's a secret that they select 5 balls from 56, and 1 ball from 46. Anyone that knows how to could build a matrix to show the odds.

Bitch, calm down and learn to read. Yes, it's a paraphrase from a dhow about lotteries and odds.

And I believe I typo'ed it anyway, as I believe it should be once every 2900 years, not 29,000, but it gets the point across. Even though it appears like it, buying 1000 tickets does not increase your odds. You do have 1000 tickets with the same odds of winning.

[YALE]

Bitch, calm down and learn to read. Yes, it's a paraphrase from a dhow about lotteries and odds.

And I believe I typo'ed it anyway, as I believe it should be once every 2900 years, not 29,000, but it gets the point across. Even though it appears like it, buying 1000 tickets does not increase your odds. You do have 1000 tickets with the same odds of winning.

Sorry dude, lol.

[Chas_svo]

No worries...

[SEB]

I better go check my ticket!

[bjtheman1]

Got 50 tickets last night, won $12! I'm rich biotch....

[scootro]

Got 50 tickets last night, won $12! I'm rich biotch....

that's better then i've ever done! most numbers i've got were two and have never gotten a powerball

[Sgt Beavis]

Holy Shit, the jackpot is at almost half a BILLION dollars..


Yea, I think I can spare a buck or two to buy a ticket..