Lottery true or false. Gosloto: reviews from real people, winners and prizes

Lotteries are incredibly popular today and there are reasons for this. Firstly, this is the easiest way to get easy money. Secondly, there is minimal risk, since the cost of the ticket is insignificant or varies within reason. Thirdly, everyone wants to check how much they are the favorite of fortune. There are a huge number of organizations that organize games of this kind. It’s easy to get lost in their diversity, because everyone prefers lotteries that they can actually win.

The TOP 10 includes the best lottery games that do not guarantee, but increase the chances of monetary success.

10.

Spanish game La Primitiva(“La Primitiva”) opens the top ten most successful lotteries. The history of La Primitiva begins in 1736, when the first draw took place. The organizer has an excellent reputation and has never been caught in fraud. All winnings have been regularly paid to the winners for several centuries. Not only a citizen of Spain, but also any inhabitant of the planet can become a participant in the gambling event. To do this, it will be enough to purchase a ticket online. Only persons over 18 years of age are allowed to participate, otherwise winnings will be forfeited. The minimum jackpot amount is $1.5 million. During the entire existence of La Primitiva, the most successful lucky ones became owners of 24 million euros (2005); 2.5 million euros (2008) and 4.53 million euros (2009). Before purchasing a ticket online, you need to be sure of the reputation of the intermediaries, since on the Internet you can encounter scammers. In order to become the owner of the main prize - the jackpot, you need to match 6 numbers out of 49 on your ticket. To receive other prizes, it will be enough if 3, 4 or 5 numbers match.

9.

(“Megabucks”) is one of the popular American lotteries, which is famous for its frequent winnings. Statistics say that every 50th participant becomes a winner in every draw. The largest jackpot ever recorded was $30 million and was won in 2004. In order to become the winner of the game and win the main prize, you will need to guess 6 numbers out of 48. You can try your luck with Megabucks three times a week. The event takes place with the mandatory participation of a commission that controls the drawing. The winners of the draw can receive 60% of the winning amount immediately, the rest will be used to pay taxes. The second option involves receiving the winnings in parts over 26 years, but without losing 40%.

8.

Mega Millions(“Mega Millions”) is one of the US state lotteries and the most reliable. Mega Millions in 2012 became the record holder among other lotteries in the entire history of gambling. This happened thanks to the jackpot, which amounted to 656 million dollars. In order to become the owner of a tidy sum, a participant must guess 5 numbers out of fifty on one game card and 1 number out of 46 on the second. The winners of the secondary prizes are those who were able to guess 5, 4 and 3 numbers. Mega Millions holds twice-weekly draws and anyone can participate.

7.

Powerball is the most popular American gambling game. The chance of winning secondary prizes is 1 in 38, meaning every 38 participants win the lottery. As for the main prize, the jackpot, the chances of success drop significantly and amount to 1 in 292,201,330. The minimum size of the “big jackpot” is $40 million. The largest prize fund was won in 2013 and amounted to $590 million.

6.

" is one of the popular Russian lotteries. Of course, it cannot boast of such fantastic cash prizes as in American lotteries, but still people win here quite often and good money. The maximum jackpot in Bingo was 30 million rubles. In addition to cash prizes, real estate and cars are raffled off here. The super prize here can be won by the one who matches all 15 numbers on the playing field before others. The game is played once a week on Sundays with the participation of the circulation committee.

5.

"is one of the youngest gambling organizers. It consists of two lotteries: “6 out of 49” and “KENO-Sportloto”. The first is held once a week, the second - every day, at midnight. In “Sportloto 6 out of 49”, a participant who correctly identifies all 6 numbers can become the lucky owner of several million. Consolation prizes in this game are waiting for players who were able to identify only 3 numbers out of 49. The principle of the second lottery is to guess as many correct numbers as possible in the bet. The biggest win here is 10 million rubles.

4.

A lottery company can bring a significant amount of money to the holder of a train ticket. To do this, it is recommended to purchase a special sticker along with your train ticket. After this, you automatically become a participant in the next draw. The largest win recorded here was about 12 million rubles. The super prize is awarded to the lottery participant whose all numbers in the game combination match the numbers on the train ticket. All information about the draws carried out is necessarily published on the company’s website.

3.

"is one of the most popular and favorite games of Russians. In each draw, participants have a chance to win a cash prize, real estate or a car. The winner of the main prize of several million can be the one who matches the first five balls from the lottery machine in the playing field. Participants who finish one horizontal line with numbers first will also receive a big win.

2.

» be one of the three most popular lotteries in Russia with a good reputation. Those wishing to participate in the game must purchase a ticket for a symbolic sum of 50 rubles and wait for the drawing. In addition to cash prizes, real estate is also up for grabs. The largest jackpot that was won here was 29 million rubles.

1.

Why do people play lotto? They want to make quick money this way. In many lotteries, the amount of the main prize will provide money for the winner for the rest of his life, and maybe it will remain for his children. Almost every person wants to become financially independent. That's why people play number lotteries. You can win the lottery by crossing out the same numbers from draw to draw. And wait until your combination of numbers matches the winning one. Or you can play according to the recommendations below.

Lottery Statistics

Keep statistics on the numbers of the lottery you play. Summarize data in tables and graphs.

Lottery analysis

Analyze the results of past draws. There is no need to buy special lottery analysis programs for this. The standard Excel program from Microsoft Office is suitable for this. By entering the appropriate formulas, you can obtain various analysis results. Try different combinations and formulas:

• sum of numbers
• average value
• number of even and odd
• drop percentage

Apply various analyzes such as:

• Numerology
• Movement of the planets of the solar system
• Lunar cycle
• Dates of birth or just events
• Fibonacci levels
• ... (anything, as long as it’s useful)

and you will soon notice that there is a pattern.

Forecast

There is no need to immediately invest money in the next lotto draw. Based on your reasoning, make a forecast for the next circulation and see what happens. Although it will be very disappointing if in the next draw you get a “five” or “six”.

Game according to the system

The system is the inclusion of more numbers for playing lotto than those drawn in the draw.

There are two versions of systems - complete and incomplete.

The complete system includes all possible combinations. It is easy to create such a system. Let me give you this example: You need a complete system to play the 6 out of 45 lottery with 9 numbers (1, 4, 11, 20, 21, 33, 36, 40, 42). In the site menu you select 6 of... In chapter Complete lotto systems. In the form, select numbers 1, 4, 11, 20, 21, 33, 36, 40, 42, click on the button Create a system and you will have a complete system for playing lotto 6 out of 45 for 9 numbers. The number of combinations in the resulting system can be found on the page Number of combinations in lotto, where you need to enter 6 in the Lotto field, and 9 in the Number of Numbers field. You will receive the answer: 84 combinations. Such systems provide a 100% guarantee of winning the lottery: if 6 numbers match, you will guess a “six”, if 5 numbers match, you will guess several “fives”, four numbers - several fours, three numbers - several “threes”, two - several “twos” ".

Incomplete lotto systems are designed to capture a specific winning combination. They have fewer combinations and increase the chance of winning the main prize. Let me give you an example of an incomplete lotto system for the same combination of numbers: Open Lotto system 6 out of 45 for 9 numbers from 12 combinations, in the form we enter our numbers 1, 4, 11, 20, 21, 33, 36, 40, 42, click on the “Create system” button and get 12 combinations. But the resulting system does not guarantee 100% winning if 6 numbers match, but only 3 fives 6 fours and 3 threes or 1 six 9 fours and 2 threes.

There is another difference in the examples given: 7 times less money will be spent on an incomplete system than on a complete one. This is a very significant nuance.

You yourself need to decide which system to play.

Minimizing risks

The lottery is not a free game. A ticket or combination must be purchased. Remember this. And always invest your free money, and not the money you need to live on, so as not to regret it. When pity appears, you will lose them. Always calculate your costs and possible profits.

To win you have to play

I remembered an old joke: One man was a believer all his life, observed all religious customs and always added during prayer: “Oh God, help me win the lottery.” The time of death of this man is approaching and his angel asks God: “God, you see that this man revered you all his life, observed all the rituals and customs. Why didn’t you give him the opportunity to win the lottery. He always asked you about this ". And God answered: “I would gladly give him the opportunity to win the lottery if he played the lotto at least once, because he has never done this in his life.”

Hello!

My name is Ivan Melnikov! I am a graduate of the National Technical University “KhPI”, Faculty of Engineering and Physics, specialty “Applied Mathematics”, a happy family man and just a fan of games of chance. Since childhood, I have been interested in lotteries. I have always wondered by what laws certain balls fall out. Since I was 10 years old, I have been recording lottery results and then analyzing the data.

Sincerely,

Ivan Melnikov.

1. Mathematical odds of winning

   • Simple calculation with factorials

The most common lotteries in the world are games of luck such as “5 out of 36” and “6 out of 45”. Let's calculate the chance of winning the lottery using probability theory.

An example of calculating the possibility of receiving a jackpot in the “5 out of 36” lottery:

It is necessary to divide the number of free cells by the number of possible combinations. That is, the first digit can be selected from 36, the second from 35, the third from 34, and so on.

Therefore, here is the formula:

Number of possible combinations in a “5 out of 36” lottery = (36*35*34*33*32) / (1*2*3*4*5) = 376,992

The chance of winning is 1 in almost 400,000.

Let's do the same for a lottery like 6 in 45.

Number of possible combinations = “6 out of 45” = (45*44*43*42*41*40) / (1*2*3*4*5*6) = 9,774,072.

Accordingly, the chance of winning is almost 1 in 10 million.

• A little about probability theory

According to a long-known theory, each ball in each subsequent search has an absolutely equal chance of falling out compared to the others.

But not everything is so simple, even according to probability theory. Let's take a closer look at the example of tossing a coin. The first time we got heads, then the next time the probability of getting tails is much higher. If heads come up again, then next time we expect tails with even greater probability.

With the balls coming out of the lottery machines, it's about the same story, but a little more complicated and with a more significant number of variables. If one ball is drawn 3 times and the other is drawn 10 times, then the probability of the first ball being drawn will be higher than that of the second. It is worth noting that this law is diligently violated by the organizers of some lotteries, which change lottery machines from time to time. A new sequence appears in each new lottery machine.

Some organizers also use a separate lottery machine for each ball. Thus, it is necessary to calculate the probability of each ball falling out in each individual lottery machine. On the one hand, this makes the task a little easier, on the other hand, it complicates it.

But this is just a theory of probability, which, as it turns out, doesn’t really work. Let's see what secrets there are, based on dry science and statistical data accumulated over decades.

1. Why doesn't probability theory work?

   • Less than ideal conditions

The first thing worth talking about is the calibration of lottery machines. None of the lottery machines are perfectly calibrated.

The second caveat is that the diameters of lottery balls are also not the same. Even differences of the slightest fraction of millimeters play a role in the frequency of a particular ball falling out.

The third detail is the different weight of the balls. Again, the difference may not seem significant at all, but it also affects the statistics, and significantly.

• Sum of winning numbers

If we look at the statistics of winning numbers in a “6 out of 45” lottery, we will notice an interesting fact: the sum of the numbers that players bet on ranges between 126 and 167.

The sum of the winning lottery numbers for “5 out of 36” is a slightly different story. Here the winning numbers add up to 83-106.

• Even or odd?

What numbers do you think are most often found on winning tickets? Even? Odd? I can tell you with complete confidence that in the “6 out of 45” lotteries these numbers are equally divided.

But what about “5 out of 36”? After all, you need to choose only 5 balls; there cannot be an equal number of even and odd balls. So here it is. Having analyzed the results of lotteries of this type over the last four decades, I can say that slightly, but still more often, odd numbers appear in winning combinations. Especially those that contain the number 6 or 9. For example, 19, 29, 39, 69 and so on.

• Popular groups of numbers

For a lottery of the “6 to 45” type, we conditionally divide the numbers into 2 groups - from 1 to 22 and from 23 to 45. It should be noted that in winning tickets the ratio of numbers belonging to the group is 2 to 4. That is, either the ticket will contain 2 numbers from the group from 1 to 22 and 4 numbers from the group from 23 to 45 or vice versa (4 numbers from the first group and 2 from the second).

I came to a similar conclusion when analyzing the statistics of lotteries like “5 out of 36”. Only in this case the groups are split up a little differently. Let's designate the first group that includes the numbers from 1 to 17, and the second the one that contains the remaining numbers from 18 to 35. The ratio of numbers from the first group to the second in winning combinations in 48% of cases is 3 to 2, and in 52 % of cases – on the contrary, 2 to 3.

• Is it worth betting on numbers from past draws?

It has been proven that in 86% of cases, a new drawing repeats a number that has already appeared in previous drawings. Therefore, you just need to follow the draws of the lottery you are interested in.

• Consecutive numbers. To choose or not to choose?

The chance that 3 consecutive numbers will appear at once is very low, less than 0.09%. And if you want to bet on 5 or 6 consecutive numbers at once, there is practically no chance. Therefore, choose different numbers.

• Numbers with a single step: win or lose?

You should not bet on numbers that appear in the same sequence. For example, you definitely don’t need to choose step 2 and place a bet with this step. 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 are definitely a losing combination.

• More than one ticket: yes or no?

It’s better to play once every 10 weeks with 10 tickets than once a week with one. And also play in groups. You can win a big cash prize and split it between several people.

1. World lottery statistics

   • Mega millions

One of the most popular lotteries in the world was carried out according to the following principle: you need to choose 5 numbers out of 56, as well as 1 out of 46 for the so-called golden ball.

For 5 matched balls and 1 correctly named golden ball, the lucky winner receives the jackpot.

The remaining dependencies are shown in the table:

Statistics of dropped regular balls for the entire duration of the above lottery draws.

Statistics of golden balls drawn throughout the Mega Millions drawings.

The most frequently drawn combinations in the lottery are shown in the table below:

• Powerball lottery where more than a dozen lucky people have managed to hit the jackpot. You must select 7 main game numbers and two Powerballs.

1. Winners' stories

   • Lucky compatriots

Evgeny Sidorov from Moscow received 35 million in 2009, before that Nadezhda Mekhametzyanova from Ufa hit the jackpot of 30 million. “Russian Lotto” sent another 29.5 million to Omsk to the winner, who did not want to identify himself. In general, winning jackpots is a good habit of Russian people

• 390 million US dollars in one hand

In the lottery we already talked about, Mega Millions, a lucky winner who wished to remain anonymous won $390 million. And this is far from a rare case. In the same lottery in 2011, two people managed to hit the jackpot, which at that time consisted of an amount of 380 million. The cash prize was divided into two parts and awarded to people who guessed the winning numbers.

A pensioner from South Carolina decided to participate in the Powerball lottery and won 260 million, which he decided to spend on the education of his children, and also bought a house, several cars for the family, and then went traveling.

1. conclusions

So, here is a summary of the most effective rules, following which you are sure to win:

1. The sum of all the numbers you bet on on a lottery ticket must be calculated using the following formula:

Amount = ((1 + n)/2)*z + 2 +/- 12%

n – maximum bet number, for example, 36 in a “5 out of 36” lottery

z – the number of balls you bet on, for example 5 for the “5 out of 36” lottery

That is, for “5 out of 36” the amount will be like this:

((1+36)/2)*5 + 2 +/-12% = 18,5*5+2 +/-12% = 94,5 +/-12%

In this case, from 94.5 + 12% to 94.5 – 12%, that is, from 83 to 106.

1. Bet equally on even and odd numbers.
2. Divide all the numbers into two large groups in half. The ratio of the number of numbers on a winning ticket is 1 to 2 or 2 to 1.
3. Follow the statistics and bet on the numbers that came out in previous draws.
4. Don't bet on numbers with one step.
5. It’s better to play less often, but buy several tickets at once, and also get together with friends and relatives.

In general, be brave! Follow my rules, place bets, analyze statistics and win!

Dreams of receiving a large sum of money with a minimum of physical effort periodically arise for everyone. One option that can make such desires come true is to buy a lottery ticket. However, the number of offers on the market today is so huge that choosing one can be difficult. It is important not only to understand the conditions of the draw in which you decide to participate. The chance to become a winner is also of great importance. This is why many are trying to find the most winning lotteries in Russia.

List of the most winning lotteries in Russia 2019

Those who never get tired of playing and believe in luck are trying to figure out which lottery is better to buy to win in 2019. It is important that the drawing is conducted fairly and exclusively in accordance with Russian legislation. It is these rules that the Stoloto trading house adheres to, which today is the largest distributor of state tickets in the country. Below is a list of 2019 lotteries that are the most popular and provide a real opportunity to win.

Russian Lotto is the most honest lottery in Russia

Many Russians call Russian Lotto the most honest lottery. For more than twenty years, millions of people from all over the country have been participating in the game. The popularity of Russian Lotto is explained by a combination of several factors:

• simple rules that anyone can understand;
• holding a drawing in front of a large number of people in the studio;
• absence of a machine - the kegs are taken out of the bag by the guests of the draw.

To become a participant in one of the most popular lotteries in Russia, all you need to do is buy a ticket and turn on the TV to the NTV channel at the appointed time. After this, all you have to do is listen carefully to the presenter, cross out the numbers on the playing field and hope for luck. In the Russian Lotto you can win not only quite large cash prizes, but also a car, an apartment, a country house or a trip.

GOSLOTO 5 of 36

Since Soviet times, the popularity of lotteries in which you need to guess several numbers has not waned. Gosloto 5 of 36 is a new version of just such a game.

Today, a ticket for this lottery contains two fields. In the first, you need to mark at least five numbers, in the second, you need to choose only one number out of four. At the same time, to ensure the greatest chance of winning, you can choose a larger number of numbers. In the first field, you can cross out a maximum of eleven cells, in the second - four.

You can win by guessing two numbers at the top of the ticket. If you manage to correctly cross out all five numbers drawn in the drawing, the size of the prize increases significantly. If the player guesses the number in the second field, he receives at least three million rubles. If the second field turns out to be incorrect, the minimum win is one hundred thousand rubles.

Housing lottery

Many consider Housing to be one of the best lotteries in Russia. Its main task is to assist in resolving real estate issues. Therefore, the prizes here are apartments and country houses. However, this does not deprive participants of the drawing of the opportunity to receive money as a prize.

Reviews show that the rules of the Housing Lottery are clear to absolutely everyone without additional explanation. Each ticket includes two fields containing 15 numbers. They are randomly selected from the range from 1 to 90. There is no need to guess anything. All you have to do is buy a ticket with the combination of numbers you like and wait for the draw.

When watching the game, you should cross out the dropped balls. In the first round, those who have at least one line completely crossed out win, in the second - those who have no numbers left in the upper or lower field, in subsequent rounds - tickets with completely crossed out numbers. At the same time, even those winning tickets in the first and second rounds continue to take part in the game.

However, it is not necessary to monitor the progress of the circulation. If for some reason this fails, you can check your winning ticket on the lottery organizer’s website.

golden horseshoe

The Golden Horseshoe ticket is the same as in the Housing Lottery and the Russian Lotto. However, the game in question has a clear advantage - absolutely all plays are played until the eighty-seventh move. This allows us to call the Golden Horseshoe a lottery where people win more often. Each drawing allows ticket buyers to win houses, cars, and a variety of cash prizes.

The super prize in the Golden Horseshoe is three million rubles. To get it, it is enough to cross out five numbers on any horizontal line in the first moves. However, such a super prize is not the maximum. As draws are held in which it is not played, it gradually increases.

To find out if a ticket has won, you can watch the drawings on the NTV channel. If this cannot be done, you can check the lottery on the distributor’s website, at sales points, by phone, through a mobile application, as well as in the Arguments and Facts newspaper.

Gosloto 4 out of 20 is another version of the lottery, which involves crossing out a certain number of numbers in the fields of the ticket. Here both fields contain 20 digits. To take part in the drawing, you need to cross out four numbers in each of them. The more you can guess, the higher the winnings.

Experts often claim that Gosloto has 4 out of 20 the most winners. This is explained by several circumstances:

• the lottery provides 12 combinations that lead to winning;
• draws are held much more often than many other lotteries - three times a week;
• More than 67% of the proceeds from ticket sales go to the prize fund.

If you manage to guess all the numbers in each of the fields, the ticket owner receives a super prize, which, as a rule, accumulates more than 50-60 million rubles. Its guaranteed value is ten million rubles.

Gosloto 6 out of 45

In search of an answer to the question of which lotteries are the most winning in Russia, many pay attention to Gosloto 6 out of 45. Here you should cross out six on the playing field, consisting of 45 numbers. Winnings are paid out if at least two numbers are guessed.

The draw is held very often - twice a day. If the super prize is not won within the current draw, it goes to the next one. As a result, it can reach several hundred million rubles. In the spring of 2017, the maximum super prize was drawn, which exceeded 364 million rubles.

Each participant can increase their chance of winning. To do this, just mark a larger number of numbers. If you buy a ticket online, you can choose up to 13 numbers. Thanks to this, the number of winning combinations increases, and hence the potential winnings.

Lottery 6 out of 36

The 6 out of 36 lottery, popular for many years, is known to many; it has simple rules and a formula for success that is understandable to everyone. The draw is held once a week on Saturdays.

The amount of the main prizes in the lottery in question is fixed. It ranges from one hundred to twenty thousand rubles. Every fourth ticket in the draw wins. In this case, those who manage to guess at least two numbers receive a prize. The super prize, if it is not drawn, grows with each new draw. Regardless of the current situation, it is never less than three million rubles.

Where to buy the winningest tickets for the best lotteries

There are several ways to purchase tickets for the described lotteries. Many people go to distribution points the old fashioned way. However, according to statistics, tickets purchased on Stoloto website. There are several explanations for this:

1. There is no one standing in line, no one rushing, no one breathing down your neck, so you can focus on choosing a successful combination;
2. When purchasing lotteries online, you can carefully read the rules of each of them and choose the most suitable option;
3. It is possible to calmly compare the offered tickets for duplicate numbers.

Before choosing the best option, you should carefully study the presented lottery ratings. By visiting the Stoloto website you can not only buy tickets, but also try to understand how to win more often.

Probably, each of us at least once in our lives dreamed of winning the lottery - and not just winning, but winning the main prize, a jackpot amounting to millions of rubles. At the same time, people here are divided into two main categories - optimists, who believe that they will certainly be lucky, and even in the absence of winnings, they buy a ticket over and over again, and pessimists, who call lottery drawings a scam.

Indeed, there have been cases when a person played all his life, but either did not win anything at all, or his winnings were meager. On the other hand, there are cases when the first ticket purchased brought a serious cash prize.

Is it possible to win by playing the lottery in Russia?

If we talk about Russia, then here, as in any other country, if the organizers use some tricks, then, of course, only a select few will be able to win, that is, those whom the organizers themselves chose. When playing the state lottery, the player should feel protected from deception: here, according to many, the chances of winning are higher. There really is a certain logic in such thinking. If we assume that the organizers of state lotteries in Russia behave dishonestly, for example, they adjust the results, allowing pre-designated people to win, then they are taking a huge risk.

Meanwhile, it is state lotteries in Russia that continue to be the most popular action, primarily for people of the older generation. Brought up in the Soviet Union, they consider everything state-owned to be honest and reliable. Young people no longer treat everything state-owned with such trepidation and reverence, since private business is quite commonplace for them.

Currently in Russia there are the following state lotteries:

• Gosloto;
• Victory;
• Golden Horseshoe;
• First National Lottery;
• Lotto million;
• Golden Key.

At the same time, income received, for example, from Gosloto, is directed to the development of Russian sports - the state, by selling this lottery, is building new sports facilities. It’s easy enough to verify this by going to the official Gosloto website, which presents statistical data on the financing of the construction of sports facilities in Russia using proceeds from its sale. This reporting will be the best proof that funds are really used for the benefit of domestic sports, for everyone who considers the lottery to be a scam. However, recently several scandals have broken out around the Gosloto draw, which have significantly damaged the image of this lottery.

At the same time, the largest cash prize in the history of Russia was won by a resident of Novosibirsk, who bought a lucky Gosloto ticket for him. Having placed a bet at one of the points in the city, the Siberian, waiting for the drawing that took place on February 27, saw: all his 6 numbers coincided with those thrown by the lottery machine. As a result, a resident of Novosibirsk became the happy owner of more than 358 million rubles.

Winning the lottery does not always change the lives of the winners for the better

It is worth noting that the Gosloto draws “6 out of 45” and “5 out of 36” are lotteries with the largest super prizes in Russia. In particular, in 2015, a prize in the amount of 203.1 million rubles went to two winners - residents of Murmansk and Nalchik, who divided this amount among themselves. In 2014, playing Gosloto, a 45-year-old resident of Nizhny Novgorod won a prize of 202 million rubles.

However, here it is time to cite statistical data, on the basis of which we can conclude that winning a large sum in the lottery does not make the winners happier. In particular, about 60 percent of holders of lucky winning tickets never made the right decision regarding a profitable investment of the unexpected wealth that fell upon them. In many cases, the money was spent as in the well-known joke - under the expense item “miscellaneous”, and in a fairly short time there was practically nothing left of the winnings. Yes, for a short time the life of a lottery winner became a fairy tale, but then, unfortunately, it was replaced by harsh realities.

In Russia, winning the lottery largely depends only on luck, just like everywhere else in the world. It turns out that winning the lottery is quite possible, but the question here is different: how great are the chances of winning? Above we have given stories of several winners who won very large cash prizes, while many people won more modest amounts. The statistics here are quite eloquent.

On the other hand, if you compare the number of winners with the number of players, you can see that the ratios are clearly not in favor of the latter. It is this circumstance, by the way, that contributes to the increase in the army of pessimists. Much depends on the psychology of the person himself - if he sincerely believes that he will be lucky in the end, then no statistical calculations will dissuade him. Just like a pessimist, no news about lottery winners who have won large sums will force him to abandon the opinion that all this is fraud, deception and deception, committed with the aim of depriving gullible citizens of their money.

To be fair, it is worth noting that on average, lottery organizers take about 50 percent of the profits from tickets sold, but the other half goes to pay for cash winnings to the lucky ones. Therefore, we can say that the chances of winning for the two sides - the organizer and the players - are equal: 50 to 50, but there is only one organizer, while there are millions of players.

Today there is a huge amount of advice on the Internet, by following which you can supposedly increase your chances of winning the lottery, but many of these kinds of recommendations are actually nothing more than dummies. They seem to be written competently, in beautiful words, but do not take into account the most important thing - in the lottery everything depends on a successful combination of circumstances, of course, for the player. Many of the players use their own strategies, which should increase the chances of success. For example, someone persistently uses the same combination of numbers, because according to the theory of probability, sooner or later their variant should still appear. Others, on the contrary, choose some new combinations every time.

A group approach is also used: everyone understands perfectly well that the more combinations a player offers, the greater his chances of winning. However, if you are not Roman Abramovich, it will be quite difficult to buy a huge number of lottery tickets. And although they are relatively inexpensive, a batch of, for example, a thousand will cost a decent amount. Taking this into account, some players team up with like-minded people, purchasing a certain number of tickets - in the event of a large win, the money is distributed among all participants, usually in proportion to the contribution made. Of course, it’s a little disappointing if you guessed the option that resulted in you winning millions of rubles, and the money will need to be divided among everyone. But on the other hand, if someone else guessed right, then you get part of the winnings.

Moreover, some seriously believe in the power of magic, charming their ticket “to win” - for this they turn to magicians and witches who have proliferated in large numbers. If we think soberly, then this is just money thrown away. In most cases, all these “sorcerers” are the most common charlatans, and you will simply voluntarily give him the specified amount. The scammer can always explain the lack of winnings by “glitches in space”, “contamination of your aura” and hundreds of other reasons why the “send to win” did not bring the expected result.

Let's think logically - if a person really knows how to “charge” a lottery ticket to win, then why doesn’t he do it for himself, but instead “help” others win? No, of course, there are people who have certain extrasensory abilities, but they are unlikely to engage in such very dubious activities. The same applies to astrologers, who are supposedly able to see from the stars which combination of numbers will help you win a cash prize on a given day.