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How do you feel when you haven't won in a long time?

Unlucky (like the Universe/God is against me)

[ 4 ]

[ 18.2% ]

Dejected (depressed, moody)

[ 3 ]

[ 13.6% ]

Confused (about why my strategy isn't working)

[ 4 ]

[ 18.2% ]

Guilty (I'm spending $$ I can't afford to spend)

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

Like a loser (Tkt checker displays: "Not A Winner"

[ 1 ]

[ 4.6% ]

Jealous (others seem like they win all the time)

[ 2 ]

[ 9.1% ]

Petty, Narcissistic (Blaming someone else)

[ 1 ]

[ 4.6% ]

Upbeat (because my number is going to hit soon)

[ 7 ]

[ 31.8% ]

Total valid votes

[ 22 ]

Discarded votes

[ 2 ]

britwill

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May 19, 2021, 12:32 am

Lottery Family-

I wanted to take a poll to gauge feelings when you haven't won in a while.

Let me know what you think.

About me: When I joined LP (2014), I was recently divorced and my gf had just become pregnant. I needed extra cash to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did.

I sought out all the best predictors on LP, then would race to 7-11 just to make sure I submitted my tickets on time. When I lost I felt all of the Top 5 feelings.

How did you feel?

-Will

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
Nikkicute

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May 19, 2021, 1:05 am

LOSER!

What else can you feel, your not winning so you feel like a loser.

Especially when you try and your 1-off, so close but no win, it sucks but you know

you'll be back lol gotta keep trying!
weshar75

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May 19, 2021, 1:08 am

Quote: Originally posted by britwill on May 19, 2021
Lottery Family-

I wanted to take a poll to gauge feelings when you haven't won in a while.

Let me know what you think.

About me: When I joined LP (2014), I was recently divorced and my gf had just become pregnant. I needed extra cash to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did.

I sought out all the best predictors on LP, then would race to 7-11 just to make sure I submitted my tickets on time. When I lost I felt all of the Top 5 feelings.

How did you feel?

-Will

I have been chasing the big jackpots since 1996 of Oregon Megabucks and Powerball and Mega millions since 2010 so I know that my tickets are a drop in the bucket. So I stay upbeat about it and now realize that if I win a prize on any of my tickets I get happy because I really only play a little bit at any time.-weshar75
grwurston

100

Same digits. Different games.

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May 19, 2021, 4:40 am

Quote: Originally posted by britwill on May 19, 2021
Lottery Family-

I wanted to take a poll to gauge feelings when you haven't won in a while.

Let me know what you think.

About me: When I joined LP (2014), I was recently divorced and my gf had just become pregnant. I needed extra cash to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did.

I sought out all the best predictors on LP, then would race to 7-11 just to make sure I submitted my tickets on time. When I lost I felt all of the Top 5 feelings.

How did you feel?

-Will

Nobody goes undefeated. It's part of the game. Pay attention to when you win or lose. When I used to play every day, I found I did better in the colder months, worse in the summer. Why? Who knows. It's just how it was.

When playing the lottery the one thing that should matter the most is: Are you winning more than you spend?
Karen Nathan

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May 19, 2021, 4:43 am

I feel like you should have added a,"Apathetic," vote because that closely represents what I feel like when I lose, since I fully know I'm most likely going to lose anyways....

"What's your ADDRESS?" May be the CREEPIEST question EVER asked to a Lottery Winner! O.O WTF?

At first, I found the one digit away draws kind of amusing, but now I am PISSED! 15 or 16 times I was off by just one digit in recent times!🤬 No longer find this amusing, it's making me REALLY angry now!🤬
britwill

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May 19, 2021, 4:52 am

Good point, Nikkicute! I never used to win playing 1-off.

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
britwill

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May 19, 2021, 4:53 am

Hmm, Apathetic (no feeling at all) - good one Karen!

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
britwill

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May 19, 2021, 4:57 am

Interesting, grwurston. Winter vs Summer months, hmmm. Thanks for your input.

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
Gagirl007

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May 19, 2021, 5:02 am

Hi britwill, check your mailbox.
grwurston

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May 19, 2021, 5:13 am

Quote: Originally posted by britwill on May 19, 2021
Interesting, grwurston. Winter vs Summer months, hmmm. Thanks for your input.

Sept thru Feb were the best. I guess the summer was my "off" season. Like they say. You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.

When playing the lottery the one thing that should matter the most is: Are you winning more than you spend?
sully16

25

Ringleader

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May 19, 2021, 6:36 am

Quote: Originally posted by britwill on May 19, 2021
Lottery Family-

I wanted to take a poll to gauge feelings when you haven't won in a while.

Let me know what you think.

About me: When I joined LP (2014), I was recently divorced and my gf had just become pregnant. I needed extra cash to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did.

I sought out all the best predictors on LP, then would race to 7-11 just to make sure I submitted my tickets on time. When I lost I felt all of the Top 5 feelings.

How did you feel?

-Will

I jump up and down, scream, kick my feet, pound my fists on the floor, run around in crazy circles....

Just kidding I only did that when Game of Thrones ended.

On to the next, simple as that.
britwill

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May 19, 2021, 7:00 am

Quote: Originally posted by grwurston on May 19, 2021
Sept thru Feb were the best. I guess the summer was my "off" season. Like they say. You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.

grwurston, I'm curious of the strategy you used for Sept-Feb. Please share.

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
OhSoClose

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May 19, 2021, 7:02 am

Quote: Originally posted by Karen Nathan on May 19, 2021
I feel like you should have added a,"Apathetic," vote because that closely represents what I feel like when I lose, since I fully know I'm most likely going to lose anyways....

I completely agree with Karen. Not winning is my default state and on those rare times I do find a win, I'm actually surprised. I usually play twice a week, usually $20 per play with a mix of P3, P4, and P5. Usually hit around 3 times per year. Mostly playing based on hunches and/or seeing what looks like a repeating pattern.

I frequently come up with 3 of 4 correct digits for P4 or P5, or what I predict actually comes up next day or two. This pattern is how/why I chose my screen name. A system that reliably delivered wins without requiring a huge daily investment would be MOST welcome.
britwill

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May 19, 2021, 7:08 am

Quote: Originally posted by sully16 on May 19, 2021
I jump up and down, scream, kick my feet, pound my fists on the floor, run around in crazy circles....

Just kidding I only did that when Game of Thrones ended.

On to the next, simple as that.

Heeeeeeey Sully16! I remember you from waaaaay back - I used to follow your predictions. Thanks for responding!

Although I don't play everyday, I mentally feel like I should win everyday. It feels like growth for me.

-Will

"There is no such thing as luck; only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe." ~Robert A. Heinlein
Nikkicute

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May 19, 2021, 7:21 am

Quote: Originally posted by britwill on May 19, 2021
Lottery Family-

I wanted to take a poll to gauge feelings when you haven't won in a while.

Let me know what you think.

About me: When I joined LP (2014), I was recently divorced and my gf had just become pregnant. I needed extra cash to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did.

I sought out all the best predictors on LP, then would race to 7-11 just to make sure I submitted my tickets on time. When I lost I felt all of the Top 5 feelings.

How did you feel?

-Will

"to be a stay-at-home Dad because I didn't want to travel and miss my son growing up like my Dad did"

Awww that's so sweet and very nice.

Having a Dad around is important for children.

I'm sure the little guy is having so much fun seeing his Dad everyday.

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