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• thealfa

  

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  the 1000th number would have to be 4 numbers, not 3. I am guessing the 1000th number is really 000. Correct?

  I was assuming the pick 3 odds would have to be 1 in 999.
• Lotterologist

  

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  There are 1000 possible straight 3 digit combinations from which 1 combination will be drawn.

   

  Hence, 1 in 1000.

  "Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future."----Niels Bohr
• Coin Toss

  

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  Three columns of 10, 10 X 10 X 10 = 1000

  Plus what Lotterologist said.

  One in 1000 = 999:1 or 999 to one odds against.

  Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners. 

  

  There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
• johnph77

  

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  "000" is a valid combination in a Pick 3 draw.

  Blessed Saint Leibowitz, keep 'em dreamin' down there..... 

  Next week's convention for Psychics and Prognosticators has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

   =^.^=
• thealfa

  

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  yeah I know. 000 to 999.
• Jack-C

  

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  In response to thealfa

  Quote: Originally posted by thealfa on Jan 3, 2011

  yeah I know. 000 to 999.

  If you knew that, why did you ask the question?  Count them!!

  http://www.thedailybibleverse.org/

   

  
• Cupcake10

  

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  I think a smart mouth means that you are losing. Be kind to those who are trying to learn --

   

  Do that thang!
• Broulir32

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Cupcake10 on Jan 5, 2011

  I think a smart mouth means that you are losing. Be kind to those who are trying to learn --

   

  Do that thang!

  So that means u are losing big time 

  And the answer is ???       U won't get it, if u don't ask the question ??