Strategies for Winning the MegaMillions Lottery

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.