The MegaMillions lottery is one of the lotto draws with very cushy pots. Replacing The Big Game in 2002 and applicable at the time to only a few states, MegaMillions starts off with a $12-million pot that gradually increases until someone strikes the winning combination. However, with the impending revisions to the rules slated in October 2013, things may seem a bit harder for players to score the jackpot. Despite this, there are still proven strategies that can crack the code.

Start by forming a set of odd and even numbers (preferably two or three of each) and then deciding on what number the final ball will be. Avoid an entirely odd or even grouping because statistics have shown that such combinations have only a 3% chance of ever being drawn. The odds are the same when looking for winning combinations of high or low numbers.

Determining the number groupings will be another strategy to figure out which combinations work. Do this by reviewing the past winning numbers and you’ll notice that some number groupings are present sometimes. When you opt for so-called balanced games, add up your five prospective numbers. If the sum is between 106 and 179, there’s a 70% chance of winning the jackpot.

Nothing is more tempting than participating in a lottery that has the word millions on it. For all you know, it may be the lucky break you’ve been waiting for.

Playing the lottery is fun and thrilling for most people because of the huge prize at stake. Many are willing to spend a small fortune just to get even closer to the next draw results. The sad truth is that the average player has a 1 in 14 million chance of hitting the right combination. However, before you lose courage, keep in mind that there are ways to increase your chances of hitting the jackpot.

Playing the lottery is a guessing game, and all guessing games are solved by analyzing clues. Anyone who understands even a little about probability and statistics has an idea of how the number combinations will look like on the next draw by using the clues revealed. Depending on the number of balls involved in the draw, the clues will lead one closer to an accurate guess.

Since lotto involves numbers, the best mathematicians can come up with fairly accurate guesses by making a number of computations. Some of them have already experienced big winnings simply by crunching some digits.

Simply put, those who carefully study the numbers they have to pick have a higher probability of winning than those who simply wait for blind luck. You'll still have to spend a small fortune, as said above, to buy your winning tickets, but the payoff will be very much worth it.

Do you feel lucky? Whether you believe in luck or not, you'll have to admit that lotteries are all the rage and that you might have entertained the thought of participating at least once. Every time the draws don't come up with a winner, the cash prize just keeps growing and growing, until the amount becomes too irresistible to ignore. So how do you participate in the draws?

Lotto is all about picking numbers and then comparing it with the results. It's one of the simplest games of chance in terms of rules, yet it can be difficult to actually win them. Participants must purchase a ticket with the numbers of their choice to join. The winners are those whose ticket numbers match the numbers drawn at the end of the contest. These numbers are revealed to the public via a lotto machine that fishes out a ball printed with a lottery number.

Sometimes, the number of balls involved will be decreased (usually by revealing other numbers beforehand) in order to raise the chances of a winner. These are perfect opportunities for people to start betting more. If you're feeling especially lucky, you should give the lotto a try. Who knows, you might actually hit the jackpot.