Lottery is a game of chance, so luck plays an important role in it. That said, there are certain strategies and techniques that can be employed to give yourself the best chances of success. For instance, choosing numbers that have not been drawn recently or avoiding consecutive numbers can increase your odds of winning. Additionally, buying multiple tickets for a single draw increases the probability of hitting the jackpot as well as any other prizes. Therefore, while lottery may be largely dependent on luck, some degree of skill is also involved in improving your chances of winning.