Learning centre
Understand the mathematics behind lottery games before you spend anything.
Combinations
The number of possible tickets is a combination count: choose 5 from 69 and 1 from 26 and there are over 292 million distinct outcomes. Every one of those outcomes is equally likely.
Independence
Drawings are independent events. The probability of any specific combination is identical in every drawing, regardless of what came before.
Scale of the odds
Jackpot odds are typically worse than 1 in 250 million. Buying ten tickets multiplies a tiny chance by ten — it is still a tiny chance.
Responsible play
Set a budget before you play, never chase losses, and never spend money you need for essentials. Free confidential help is available on 1-800-522-4700.
Common questions and myths
Every lottery drawing is random and independent. Historical frequency does not influence the probability of future drawings, and no tool can predict a winning combination.