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Update blog for December 21, 2013

Just checking in and decided to post something new about the lottery. Recently the Mega Millions lottery game received a lot of attention due to the high jackpot which 2 people had winning tickets, one in California and the other in Georgia. I had not paid too much attention to the lottery until I started to see the jackpot for the Mega Millions swell. The reason? The game has changed. Here is the overview on the Mega Millions. The new Mega Millions has changed where the 5 numbers chosen are now from 1 to 75 (previously the number was 1-56). The Mega Ball is now chosen from 1-15 (previously it was 1-46). The non-jackpot winnings are less (per say) as it is easier now to just hit the mega ball and win something 1 in 15 chance. Before it was harder but the non-jackpot payouts were more. It is a kind of give and take. With this change, the Mega Millions game should have bigger jackpots and more people playing, but the odds are harder as well. So, if you are like me and like to

Update 8-31-13

I continue to play the lottery with some (little) success. Again, it is a game of chance, but you can increase your chances by some research. On scratch-offs - go to txlottery.org and look at the games that are out there. Newer games will give you a better chance of winning since not too many have played the newer games. Also, games with 2nd chances are good too. Non-winning tickets can be entered into a 2nd chance drawing giving you a chance to win some prizes.

Update 8-7-13

Hello all. I haven't posted in a while and wanted to share some thoughts on the lottery. I have been playing somewhat, but not much luck. One thing that I do, though, in the Texas Two Step Lottery, is play my same bonus numbers with quick picks for the 4 other numbers. I play a set of five, i.e., I pick my bonus numbers on 4 of the tickets with quickpicks for the remainder of the numbers. On the fifth ticket, I pick my numbers and play a quick pick on the bonus ball. One thing that I notice is when my bonus ball that I play on the Two Step comes out on other lottery games, i.e, Powerball and Mega Millions or vice versa. Example: I will play Two Step on Monday (that is when the drawing is) and my bonus number (3) comes out. Well, I will tend to play that bonus ball on either/both the Mega Millions (which comes out on Tuesdays and Fridays) and the Powerball (which comes out on Wednesdays and Saturdays).  I tend to look for a pattern, and it does happen at times. So, one of the i

Update 1/3/13

I hope everyone had a Happy New Year.  Since this is a new year, I decided to update my blog. Haven't had much luck in the lottery or scratch offs lately, although I did recently win $50 in a scratch off. One thing I have decided to do to actually have money playing the lottery is this: I have decided that if I win $20 or more, I would cash it in and go directly to my bank and deposit it into my account. If you can successfully  make it a habit, your account can grow. Even though you may not win the big one, the smaller amounts won can add up and make you successful in playing the lottery. Since we all have New Year Resolutions, this is a good one to start and see how it goes. If you read this, I would like to hear from you and your winnings. And, if you have any inputs, please be sure to post them as well. Wishing everyone and Prosperous and Happy New Year and good luck playing the lottery.