WE’VE all dreamt of winning the lottery but we all know that it’s a game of chance.
However, experts at WDW Bingo there are certain numbers that could increase your chances of winning.
Lotto is the oldest National Lottery game in the UK, taking place every week in 1994.
That being said, it’s expected that some numbers will be picked as a winning number more than others.
The study by bingo industry experts analyses the results from all previous Lotto games to find out what these numbers are and which are most overdue.
According to the research 39 is the most common winning Lotto number statistically, being picked as a winning number 367 times since records began.
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The second most popular number is 23 having been drawn 361 times followed by 27 which cropped up 359 times, so it may be worth adding those numbers to your ticket.
The study found that 52 is the least common number, being picked only 75 times since 1994 while 55 is almost as infrequent at a count of 77.
Despite Lotto being one of the most popular National Lotteries in the UK, the odds of winning any prize are some of the highest.
There is a 1 in 9.3 chance of winning any prize, with the odds of matching two numbers at a 1 in 10.3 chance all way up to the jackpot chance of 1 in 45,057,454.
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Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson for WDW Bingo said: “While the National Lottery is played by millions across the UK and, in some cases, Europe, it’s expected that some people may question the ‘randomness’ of the pickings.
“However, it’s fascinating to see that the most commonly winning numbers are so diversified across a 30-year period, breaking down myths and conspiracies about the system for some.”
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- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
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- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
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