When it comes to lottery, there are two approaches you can take when picking numbers: You can either select your own numbers manually, or opt for Quick Pick and let a computer randomly choose them for you. While odds of winning remain unchanged regardless of which approach is chosen, each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
By selecting your own numbers, you gain complete control over what selections you make. You can play numbers that have meaning to you such as birthdays or anniversaries and any number-picking method you desire – whether that be using important dates, patterns or statistics from previous drawings as guides for number selection.
However, this approach can be time consuming when the jackpot is large or you’re purchasing multiple tickets. Plus, it can be difficult to tell whether all of the numbers on your ticket have matched when reviewing it later.
With Quick Pick, there is now an easier and faster way to play the lottery: have the computer select all your numbers automatically for you, eliminating the time spent deliberating on which numbers might be your lucky numbers.
Although Quick Pick may save time, it doesn’t necessarily increase your odds of winning. Human beings tend to gravitate toward certain numbers (particularly between 1 and 31 which correspond with dates such as anniversaries) more easily than others do; therefore if you select one of these more commonly selected numbers you may end up sharing the prize pool with other players who also chose it.
Some may be under the illusion they can break the lottery code through systems such as wheeling and software analysis, but in truth there’s no surefire way to predict which numbers will be drawn in any particular drawing. Even if you do manage to find one that works for you, ultimately buying tickets remains necessary and hoping your luck holds out!
Quick Pick can’t guarantee that all your numbers will be distinct across tickets; there’s always the possibility that certain numbers could recur on multiple tickets, which wastes money if purchasing multiples at the same time.
At the core, it all boils down to your style of lottery playing. If you prefer pouring over numbers and devising your own strategy, picking your own numbers might be best suited to you; on the other hand, Quick Pick might provide an easier and less time-consuming option – ultimately it comes down to personal preference and how much time you want to devote to the game.