This applies to particular individual numbers as well as ranges. The above is an example only. Desirable numbers and ranges in player patterns may be gauged from historical data. Examine results entered on rows and columns of entry forms. Lottery QuickStats has a pattern view facility.
Computers can generate random numbers.
Players with access to computers might not wish to rely on Camelot's point of sale terminals for purity of randomness . Simply stated, one is trying to beat randomness with randomness. In a way, that is like fighting fire with fire. There may be countless lucky dips to go through This is done until a suitable match is found. One can use one's own random number generator.