Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Winning Streak Ends for Pool

Our good fortune and picking skills came to an end this evening - partially thanks to history being made on the drawing. For the last six drawings there was 3 even and 2 odd white balls picked - something that doesn't occur very often. Can you say maybe twice in the past 10 years of draws?

An event that NEVER occurred according to my records was for a seventh straight draw 3 even and 2 odd white balls being picked again. So it was a good bet statistically speaking to throw out any number picks that contained that spread. Sure enough for the first time since in nearly a decade and over 900 drawings the numbers were once again - 3 even and 2 odd. So that threw our picks way out of whack. The closest we got was getting 2 white balls correct on one pick - not enough to bring home any dough.

The powerball was off statistically too. Number 2 was picked and it was the third time in the past 55 drawings - chances are only about 1 in 4 of that happening - so to narrow the pool of 42 to choose from we threw that one out as well.

Banked balances are up to date as of the next anticipated drawing on October 31st.

No jackpot winners for tonight! If the same happens Saturday we'll be back in for the Wednesday draw.

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