Pitfalls of probability: High jackpot lures - are the odds really better?

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• The probability of winning in both lotteries for the first winning class is 1:140 million.

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• The rhythm Saturday/Wednesday equalizes this. 18.3 percent of the population play the lottery.

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• This is not the case with the classic lottery.

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• Lastly, the first winning class was on the 25.

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• By focusing on individual prizes and winners, the impression is created that a profit is easier to achieve than the actual opportunities suggest, explains Otterbach.

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• This means: Should the jackpot be cracked in the draw on Wednesday, more than 42 million euros would be ready for the next winner of the following draw, as a spokesman for Westlotto in Münster explains.

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• At that time, 44.2 million euros went to Bavaria.

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• This is very unusual for the classic lottery «6 out of 49».

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• Der Tagesspiegel
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