Across the US, many residents throw their hat into the ring in an attempt to win millions, or sometimes even billions, of dollars in the lottery. Some put a lot of thought into their picks, others rely on lucky and significant numbers, while some will just take a more random approach in an attempt to win big.
Now, Ryan 'Skip' Garibaldi, a California mathemetician, has shared his knowledge with different tactics which could help increase your changes of taking home the jackpot. He also shared a common mistake players are making, which could contribute to their misfortune.
Speaking to WIRED, he explained: "There are definitely lotteries that are easier to win than other lotteries. When you gamble normally, a bigger chance of winning means lower payout.