Reflecting on what I heard from two different lottery winners, I realized that each played in a way that expressed their big-picture view of the world – and that neither view was compatible with probability theory. But knowing better would not have made anyone happier! Still, lottery professionals need to understand the reality, unintuitive as it may be. NASPL Insights August 2016
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How do you explain lottery odds to a player (or anyone)?
Now and then a player will challenge your published odds. Explaining can be a challenge- feel free to use this article, which might be helpful for people who work inside the lottery, too. NASPL Insights Feb 2016