How to Win the Lottery – Tips from a Repeat Winner

We have a better chance of being struck by lighting than guessing the winning numbers. But if you're feeling lucky, a 7-time lottery winner shares a few ways to better play the game. 

We had a better chance of being struck by lighting than winning last night’s Mega Millions.  To increase your odds next time, a 7-time lottery winner shares a few ways to better play the game.  Here are a few of tips:  Avoid conventional patterns. for five winning numbers up to 55, aim for a total sum within the range of 104 and 176.  Seventy percent of lottery jackpots fall within this numerical sweet spot.  Ditch your strategy of choosing numbers based on birthdays or significant dates. These numbers fall within range of 1 to 31.  Join an office pool to increase your chances.  A $500 million jackpot divided among ten still holds immense value.  Finally, know when to stop.  Strike a balance on investment and returns.