Understanding the facts behind several common myths about playing the Lottery will help you play smart.
Myths |
Facts |
“My lucky touch or winning strategy will help my gameplay.” |
This is not true. There’s no way to influence the outcome of a game. |
“If I buy five losing tickets in a row, |
This is not true. You have an equal chance of winning |
“If there’s a smaller jackpot, I have better odds of winning.” |
This is not true. No matter the size of the jackpot or quantity |
“If I play the same numbers each time in a draw game, |
This is not true. Each draw is random, and your chances |
“To have a problem with gambling, you have to gamble |
This is not true. Problem gambling covers all gambling behavior |