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Mathematics and the LotteryReply
RJoh, you might want to start by installing Visual Studio.
May 10, 2014, 4:34 am - SergeM - Mathematics Forum

Are the following odds correct?Reply
Thanks RJoh
Sep 30, 2011, 5:04 pm - nasp - Mathematics Forum

Do statistics trump all other forms of math where lotteries are concerned?Reply
RJOH: Link, or do I need to just search for the thread title?
Apr 6, 2011, 7:22 pm - JosephusMinimus - Mathematics Forum

Backtesting and Simulating Lottery SystemsReply
RJOH: That last sentence ought to be a sticky headline.
Apr 6, 2011, 7:48 am - JosephusMinimus - Mathematics Forum

Combinations countReply
Thank you RJoh for the explanations... Serge.
Jul 4, 2010, 9:04 pm - frenchie - Mathematics Forum

How many pairs are in Mega Millions?Reply
Thanks time*treat and RJOh.
Dec 27, 2009, 5:20 am - diamondpalace - Mathematics Forum

How are odds calculated?Reply
Thanks RJOh.
Nov 22, 2009, 12:24 am - rcbbuckeye - Mathematics Forum

Win Pick 3 with 220 ticketsReply
The above wheel should be:123124125134135145234235245345 RJOh
Jun 11, 2004, 7:29 am - RJOh - Mathematics Forum

Can math and logic improve chances of winning a jackpot?Reply
RJOh wrote: I've matched 5of6 twice, once in 2002 and again last month. Greenfox wrote: Oh, cool. Congratulations!!! [....] I think the odds in the Ohio classic is around 1 in 50,000 of matching 5 of 6. [....] Sounds like you already beat the odds. [....] I don't think there has been 50,000 draws pass since you hit twice has there. LOL. You seem to be easily impressed, and you misunderstand the statistics. First, the Internet is full of people who make unverifiable claims just to stro
Mar 17, 2013, 7:46 am - mathhead - Mathematics Forum

Probability QuestionReply
Correction.Quote: Originally posted by RJOh on March 28, 2005Of the 1000 possible combinations in a pick3 lottery there are three digits. A number can appear 100 times in the first digit,100 times in second digit and 100 times in the third digit, that would be 300/1000.RJOh You were right the first time.
Mar 28, 2005, 11:39 am - RJOh - Mathematics Forum