Picking Lottery Numbers

We've analysed the 5 different approaches to selecting your numbers, and given our verdict on whether or not they make a real difference to your odds of scooping the jackpot.

Table of contents:

• LUCKY NUMBERS
• LET'S GET STATISTICAL
• CALCULATE LUCKY NUMBERS WITH BIRTH DATE
• CALCULATE LUCKY NUMBERS USING YOUR NAME
• CONSULTING THE STARS
• LOTTO SYSTEMS
• KEEP IT SENSIBLE
• CHOOSE LOTTO NUMBERS LIKE A PRO

Lucky Numbers

Because winning the lottery boils down to a lot of luck, most people opt for lucky numbers in the hope of improving their chances. When the odds of winning are millions to one, let's face it, every little helps, right?

Here at Lottoland we investigated the importance of lucky numbers amongst the public, and discovered that 74% of lotto participants believe some numbers bring better fortune than others. The most popular numbers were 7, 13 and 23.

Interestingly, the number 13 is in fact the number which has been drawn the fewest amount of times in UK Lotto history, throwing its luckiness into some doubt…

Lucky numbers come in all forms of course, with people making their selections based on birthdays, anniversaries, notable days in their lives or numbers that have significance in their cultures. Yet, lottery professionals normally tend to avoid this approach of how to pick lottery numbers, as calendar dates only go up to 31 days. The main issue with this, is the fact that with the lottery, numbers typically reach up to number 50 and above, therefore people betting on the lottery are potentially reducing winning numbers.

Lucky Numbers – Our Verdict

Statistically picking numbers that are considered lucky culturally or individually won't have any real effect on the outcome of winning, and considering its track record, 13 is anything but lucky. However, the sentimental value behind these numbers, and innate human superstition means they'll surely remain a popular way of making picks.

Let's Get Statistical

For every dreamer, there is a pragmatist, and if you're the latter opting for numbers based on superstition is probably not up your alley.

Thanks to the global popularity of the lottery concept, there is heaps on info on each and every lottery draw, and amongst that you can find out which balls appear most.

For example, in the UK the numbers 23, 40, 38, 30, 33, 44 have tumbled out of the machine more than any other, making them an appealing selection.

There are all sorts of other variables that can be factored in as well, such as most overdue numbers, or most common pairs of numbers.

Statistical Approach – Our Verdict

Mathematically there is no reason why any of these numbers have been drawn more than others, but the numbers do suggest some are 'hotter' than others.

The only thing to remember when picking numbers like this, is you won't be the only one who has done this research! If those numbers do come up, you are almost certain to split your jackpot with a lot of people.

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Calculate lucky numbers with birth date

Numerology deals with self-discovery and predictions. It helps you to find the concealed meaning of your lfie and the world. It can act as your individualised guide to life, your probability of becoming something and your strengths and weaknesses. 

Are you ready to discover how numerology can assist you in predicting lottery numbers? You can use different approaches approved by the experts. Check out the methods below and pick your favorite!

Your life path number, your first name numbers, your birthdate numbers, birth year lucky number, the current date and the drawing date. So, how do you work out these numbers? It's super simple! 

Lets say that your date of birth is the 15th October 1998 (15/10/1998). 

Your life path number would be all those digits added up. So using it to choose your lottery number, you would pick number 1+5+1+0+1+9+9+8=34 to bet on.

The same formula goes for your birthdate number and your birth year number, just with fewer digits to add. So, using the same date of birth, the lottery number to pick would be 1+5=6. Then, the next lottery number to pick if using your lucky birth year would be 1+9+9+8=27.

If you wake up with a spring in your step and feel like today is your lucky day and decide to place a bet using the lucky current date - you guess correctly, you use the same formula, just with a the digits of the current date. For example, if the date is 10/11/2022, the lucky lottery number you would pick would be number 1+0+1+1+2+0+2+2=9.

Calculate your lucky numbers using your name 

Your first name can also help you when choosing the numbers for your lottery ticket. The idea is that each letter fits with a particular number. The table below shows you which number to pick per letter. 

Your name in lottery numbers
Lottery number	Letters in your name
1	AJS
2	BKT
3	CLU
4	DMV
5	ENW
6	FOX
7	GPY
8	HQZ
9	IR

So, for example, if your name Andrew (1,5,4,9,5,5) - Now, you can use the combinations of those numbers for example, 15, 49, 45, etc. You can now bet on these numbers! 

You can also work out your lottery numbers by adding all those numbers together. Therefore the equation would be: 1+5+4+9+5+5=19. Then you would sum up the value 1+9=10. This means your first name number is 10. You can now pick any number that sums up to this digit - for example: 19, 28, 37, 46, etc. 

It's all up to you how to work out the numbers you would like to bet on. At the end of the day, they are your lucky numbers according to your name! 

Consulting The Stars

Horoscopes, dreams and psychics have played a part in many people's lotto predictions since the draws began. If you're a believer in this age-old practice, then it makes sense that you might consult the stars on those magic numbers.

Unfortunately for devotees of the Zodiac, the pseudo-science has been widely debunked, and their ability to predict anything is purely coincidence.

Horoscopes – Verdict

If Jupiter aligns with Orion via the 3rd of next month we can assure you it doesn't mean your numbers are going to come up, sorry. However, it doesn't mean your chances of winning are in any way diminished, so we'll take that as a win.

Lotto Systems

If you thought horoscopes were bogus, you may be surprised to hear there is something even less helpful to your lotto winning plans. Which is of course the huge array of lottery predictions books and software that are available online.

You'll have read the promotional material, some unsung genius has figured out a fool proof way of predicting next week's lottery numbers from the safety of their bedroom, and for just £25 you could unlock this mystical power, which they are inexplicably sharing.

First off, if you have figured it out next weeks' numbers, why share your jackpot with additional people?

Secondly, those testimonials that are scattered across their website, what are the odds that they're written by the site owner? Hint, they're a lot better than the chances their system is legit!

Systems – Verdict

If someone had figured out a way of genuinely predicting the lottery, this would be something of a breakthrough with much wider repercussions, and wouldn't be hidden away on a murky corner of the internet!

So unless they hand you the predictions from the open door of a modified DeLorean, on their way back to next week, it's a scam.

Keep It Sensible

Our top tip is to use quick picks, generating you a random set of numbers which are mathematically as likely as any other combination, from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 23, 40, 38, 30, 33, 44 to tumble out of those machines. Lottery experts commonly encourage infrequent betters to use the Quick Pick method of choosing numbers which has worked for previous lucky winners and is available for betting with Lottoland!

If those numbers come up, you are much more likely to claim a larger proportion of the jackpot, if not all of it.

With popular numbers comes more players, and the more there are, the more people have their hand in the pot, meaning what you take away will be far less than the advertised jackpot.

Another good tip is to join a syndicate, while your potential winnings are diminished, your overall chances of claiming that prize is considerably improved, and these groups have proved highly successful over the years.

With that in mind, perhaps it's time to ditch number 13, push away the horoscopes, and take a new approach to this week's draws.

Choose lotto numbers like a pro! 

We've analysed the 7 different approaches to selecting your numbers, and given our verdict on whether or not they make a real difference to your odds of scooping the jackpot. So you are now ready to choose lottery numbers like a professional. 

You can also check out our article where we speak all about the most lucky lottery numbers, where we share the most popular lottery numbers in lotto history to further learn how to pick winning lotto numbers. 

Goodluck and remember to bet responsibly!

Updated: 20th September 2022