What are the odds?

They've got better luck than I do. Last night I got 4 out of 7 numbers on a $20 million jackpot, so ten bucks it is for this gal.

My heart was always warmed by the tale of a New Jersey boy who hit his state's lottery for a few tens of millions of dollars (forget the exact figure). He was immediately besieged by "friends" and relatives, but he was prepared. He issued a public statement that he would meet with all of his family and friends at such and such a time on a certain date. He bought a new boat, which he left parked prominently parked in front of his house, and hired someone to re-paint the house--and everyone left him in peace while awaiting the appointed day. On the appointed day, the whole crew showed up--but no jackpot winner. He has not been seen since.

kev...hadnt heard of that one...thats just astounding in the odds catagory

I dont play so, I cant win

I dont loose either

Quinn,

You are a winner, well compared to me anyway, I do a fiver a week, £250 per annum for 10 years = £2500 plus interest =say £3500.

Offset my winnings £40

Total flushed down the bog £3460

All of you are doing better than me. For the number of years I have been buying tickets, my total winings have been four dollars ( a bit over 2 Pounds).