[MLUG] Re: Re: Re: Re: OO.o 3.2 Calc

[Jeffrey Rolland <jrolland AT wiremail.org>]

Hello, all!

The Quantum Random Bit Generator Service <http://random.irb.hr/>, I am told, 
can be proven to be completely random (at least, if quantum mechanics is 
true). Maybe they'll start using that for the lottery in the future? :)

Sincerely,
-- 
Jeffrey Rolland
<jrolland AT wiremail.org>

"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit; crime does NOT pay! The Shadow knows!"
 - The Shadow, _The Shadow_

On Wednesday 18 August 2010 9:23:43 am P. Scott DeVos wrote:
> I have never played the lottery, but those that dismiss lottery systems
> should realize that they are accepting the premise that all lotteries
> are completely random.  The power-ball and similar probably are given
> how the numbers are drawn, but can it be proven?
> 
> And then what about scratch games?  Are we completely convinced the
> designers of such games understand the math and CS involved well enough
> to guarantee randomness?  I wonder if a system exists for selecting
> scratch panels on consecutive cards that increases your odds of winning.
> And if so, how many cards would one need to analyze to discover it?
> 
> Scott
> 
> On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 20:30 -0500, Tom Chaudoir wrote:
> > Hi Paul,
> > 
> > 
> > You and I have nearly identical chances of winning the lottery. One
> > difference is that I don't use a system. The other is that I have
> > never bought a ticket. Thank you for contributing to the reduction of
> > my property taxes.
> > 
> > 
> > The spreadsheet looks great, and it looks like you put a lot of time
> > into it. You are learning some cool code, so that's good. Want a real
> > wager? I'll bet you $100 that you won't win more than $100 in the next
> > 365 days. You must subtract the cost of your tickets and document
> > everything. If you come out $100 ahead, I will be happy to pay.
> > 
> > 
> > Deal?
> > 
> > 
> > Best,
> > Tom

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