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#26 2012-06-28 05:26:30
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
The Largest Win so Far!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9178401/The-biggest-lottery-jackpot-in-history-delivers-a-bonanza-to-smalltown-America.html
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#27 2012-06-28 09:45:52
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
The price of a ticket?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#28 2012-06-29 21:37:18
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
Repeat Answer!? from #4
With a Maximum Selection of 21 Groups of 6 Balls (Using the Best 21 Balls) Which equals 21 Tickets at 1 Pound or 1 Euro Etc. Per Ticket.
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#29 2012-06-30 00:54:19
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
There is no reason to prefer one ticket over any other. There is no maximum ticket.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#30 2012-06-30 09:30:34
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
But there is a Mathematical Way of Improving your Chances when Buying 21 Tickets and Arranging them in an Optimal Way!
That is What this Thread is about! Now Who is the Lucky Brainy One that can Find it! 
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#31 2012-06-30 09:32:15
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
Hi;
All the tickets have the same odds. Arranging them does not help.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#32 2012-06-30 09:34:38
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
It Does when You Buy 21
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#33 2012-06-30 09:35:49
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Re: LOTTO Problem - Best Any 6 From 21
I do not agree. If you think you have a solution then post it.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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