For our purposes, we have no doubt that the lotteries do everything they're supposed to, therefore, giving us purely random drawings. They depend on it. If, for any reason, there were any doubt about the integrity of the lottery no one would play the game. We depend on purely random drawings to know that we have as much a chance of winning as anyone else. What you didn't know was that we depend on purely random drawings because we can calculate expected results.
L ike any other game of chance, the odds do prevail when it comes to the lottery.
And, just like any other game of chance, knowing and playing the odds can make you a much better player. Players can take a cue from casino owners who know and play the odds. They know that over a period of time they will win more than they will lose. They know that one particular roll of the dice or one particular spin of the roulette wheel does not make a difference. Consistency is the name of the game.