Lotteries are played in nearly every continent on the planet, with the sole exception of Antarctica. The lotto in a particular country can be so popular that people are more than willing to line up for an hour or more, just to have a greater chance of winning a life-changing amount of money. There are dedicated players who even have a particular set or several sets of numbers that they play every single time they go to their favorite lotto outlet. When it comes to playing to win millions, it is pretty easy to come across words of advice on what to do. Have you ever wondered on what NOT to do? What pitfalls should you avoid? Here are some words of advice geared to help YOU come even closer to winning the Hong Kong Lotto!

The Hong Kong Lotto, officially called the Hong Kong Toto, allows you to choose six numbers from one to 49. Try to avoid choosing sequentially. This means that you should not choose successive numbers or numbers that come one after another. There has never been any instance, in any lotto game, in any country where six consecutive numbers were drawn as part of the winning combination. So, do not waste your time making that mistake!

Another thing you need to avoid is choosing all six numbers from one number group. What is a number group, you may ask. Number groups are numbers that belong under one decade, for example 10s, 20s, 30s, and so on, or single digit numbers. Having all six of your numbers come from one number group will definitely lessen your chances of hitting the jackpot because the range between each number is too limited.

Multiples should also be avoided, not because they don\’t get drawn often enough but because they receive heavy play. This is when a greater number of players choose the same patterns or number combinations. What does this all mean? More players who use a particular pattern would mean more winners who would have to share the jackpot if the combination is drawn. Sharing is always a good thing but having dozens split the jackpot means less money for each one.

Do you have a lucky number? If so, you could be tempted to insert that lucky number whenever possible when choosing six numbers. Take for example the number 8, considered the luckiest number in feng shui. Some people may decide to bet on the following combination: 1, 8, 18, 28, 38, 48 because of the number 8 being included in five of the six numbers. Four same digit ending numbers make up for less than one percent of winning combinations. Three same digit ending numbers have a slightly higher percentage of three percent. It is best to note that winning combinations that have just one same digit ending number occur in nearly 90 percent of draws.

The next time you decide to line up for the Hong Kong Lotto, keep in mind the things you need to avoid, be diligent and logical in choosing your numbers, and remain persistent. Having a sensible method in number choosing will better your chances of winning that jackpot!

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