Did you miss out on the latest Powerball jackpot? Have you been so sure that this time you got it and come to find out that each number you chose was off by a digit or two? How do I know this, because I have been there my friend. But what if I gave you 5 tips that would put the ball back in your court?

How would it feel to not only be on target for once but actually win the Powerball. I know, I know you have heard it before but what if this time you exhibited just enough faith to make it to the end of this article. What if the 5 tips I am going to give you actually works? Wouldn’t it be worth it to continue reading to the end and find out?

Now that I have your attention let’s get right to the 5 tips so you can win now.

Tip 1

When deriving your numbers be sure to include a mixture of single and two digit numbers. If your number choices only contain single digits then should be substituted with doubles and the reverse works as well. This ensures you have an even till in your number choices and increases your chances of winning by a minimum of 60%.

Tip 2

Every day dedicate at least a half and hour reviewing past lotto data. The only way to learn to pick winning numbers more consistently is by learning from the past. In every state there is a website dedicated to showing you the last 20 winning results, percentage of numbers that repeat etc. Utilize the statistics provided by your state for winning numbers. The higher percentage numbers should be incorporated into your choices.

Tip 3

Add a computer pick as one of your strategies when picking numbers. I know this may go against the cardinal rules of always choosing your own numbers when playing the lotto. But the Powerball is one of three games where this rule can be broken. After you pick your numbers spend an additional dollar for a computer pick each time you play. The easy pick is an insurance to your numbers and will give you a 50% increase in winning.

Tip 4

Focus your efforts and only play the Powerball. The best way to win at a game is to dedicate all your energy and resources to that game. For 3 months at minimum put all your money into playing this one game.

Tip 5

Never fall in love with any one number. This tip stands out more than any others there is very little room for sentimental value when your money is at stake.

So, you want to win the lottery, right? You want to win as much money as possible. Sure, everybody does. Money makes us emotional. But sometimes you need to think with your brain and not your emotions. And, that goes for choosing the correct lottery game to play. It’s better to win a little of something then nothing at all. What does all this mean? It means that perhaps you should consider playing scratch off lottery tickets. Sure, they offer a lower payout, but they also generally offer better odds.

Consider this – one of the most popular lottery games in the world is Powerball. Powerball costs $1 to play and the odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1-in-195-million.

Now, consider the average $5 scratch off lottery ticket, for example. Generally, the prizes for a $5 ticket will range from $100,000 to $1 million, and the higher the prize the higher the odds. Now, let’s say that you are looking at purchasing a $5 ticket and the prize is $1 million. The odds of winning $1 million on a $5 scratch ticket will vary from game-to-game and from state-to-state. With that in mind, you’ll be looking at odds that are about 1-in-3-million.

For comparative purposes, if you buy five Powerball tickets, at $1 each, your odds of winning the jackpot would be approximately 1-in-39-million.

Now, comparing the scratch off ticket in the example to the five Powerball tickets, you would be about thirteen times more likely to win on the scratch off lotto ticket than on the Powerball ticket, dollar-for-dollar. That’s a huge difference.

We all know that Powerball, and even lotteries like Mega Millions, EuroMillions, and Lotto Max, offers huge payouts. Everyone agrees that it would be amazing to win these huge jackpots. The only problem is that these lotteries are virtually impossible to win.

Scratch off lottery games have lower payouts, but they are winnable. That’s what makes them attractive to play. But, let there be no doubt, even winning a million dollars would change your life. At the very least you could pay off your mortgage, pay off your car, have money left over, and live debt-free. Doesn’t that sound appealing?

In the end, it’s your choice on what lottery game you play. But if it were up to me, I would always choose the lower payout but better odds that the instant scratch lottery games offer. But, hey, that’s just me.