Tomorrow night’s EuroMillions jackpot has reached an incredible €17 million.
Irish players have been on a lucky streak with EuroMillions prizes after the 19th winner in the history of the game was crowned.
Most recently, a lucky Irish player from Wexford bagged a €30.9 million jackpot.
Ireland remains in the top 15 countries for mega jackpot wins, and so we have compiled some of the best advice from experts over the years to up your chances of winning.
Leave out the birthdays
So many players traditionally choose their family member’s birthdays for good luck - and it in fact ensures the opposite.
There are max 31 days in a month, 12 months in a year and no matter what the birth year, you’re leaving out a vast array of numbers.
If you take a look back at winning picks over the last eight draws alone, numbers over 31 were called in every draw - for a total of 20 times.
So don't hesitate to go pick numbers between 32 and 50.
Pick close numbers
How many times have you seen the results of the EuroMillions, and the Irish lotto and noticed numbers close together being mentioned - like 42, 46, 49.
Human nature makes us want to spread our choices as far across the board as possible, but results like that rarely come up in a draw.
So next time, instead of picking 09, 17, 24, 32, and 45, you could opt for something like 24, 26, 29, 42, 43.
Check on previous draws
Before you finalise your ticket - unless it’s a quick pick - check what numbers were called in the last draw.
The chances of them coming up again in the following draw is incredibly slim, so choosing different numbers purposely can up your chances.
Even if your favourite number was called the week before, try and pick something else and opt for that lucky number another time.
Odds and evens
According to expert analysis in probability revealed in 2021, the chances of the results being all-odd and all-even call outs are less than 3%.
So each week you can switch up between two of and three even, and two even with three odd for the most effective chance at winning.
The same analysis says that these patterns can occur up to 68% of the time.
Stick with your numbers
Once you’ve picked a set of numbers that ticks all the boxes, the best thing you can do is stick with it.
The chances of your winning increase week on week if your numbers aren’t called.
If one number is called the week before, switch up that one called number and continue to use the ones that have not been called.
Syndicates
Syndicates can be tricky business, but once you’re into the rhythm of things, your chances of winning big are much higher.
The only downside - the more people the smaller your payout if you do win.
The same concept applies to those who buy multiple tickets to themselves each week - however, you should never spend more than you can afford to lose on lotto tickets.
So create a group of lotto lovers with your friends and family and club together to save money, and increase your probability of landing one of the future multi-million euro prizes.
