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Lottery odds are calculated using combinations — the number of ways to choose k winning numbers from a pool of N, without regard to order. The odds are typically millions or tens of millions to one against winning the jackpot, making lotteries among the most negative expected value activities available.

Công thức

Main draw odds = C(N, k) = N! / (k! × (N−k)!)
C
1 in 45 — 1 in 45
N
N! / (k! × (N−k)!) — N! / (k! × (N−k)!)

Hướng dẫn từng bước

  1. 1Main draw odds = C(N, k) = N! / (k! × (N−k)!)
  2. 2With bonus ball: total odds = C(N,k) × C(B,b)
  3. 3UK Lotto: pick 6 from 59 → C(59,6) = 1 in 45,057,474
  4. 4EuroMillions: pick 5 from 50 + 2 from 12 → 1 in 139,838,160

Ví dụ có lời giải

đầu vào
UK Lotto (6 from 59)
Kết quả
1 in 45,057,474
≈ 0.0000022% chance
đầu vào
EuroMillions (5/50 + 2/12)
Kết quả
1 in 139,838,160
About 3× harder than UK Lotto
đầu vào
US Powerball (5/69 + 1/26)
Kết quả
1 in 292,201,338
Less likely than flipping 28 heads in a row

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is Lottery Probability?

Lottery odds are calculated using combinations — the number of ways to choose k winning numbers from a pool of N, without regard to order. The odds are typically millions or tens of millions to one against winning the jackpot, making lotteries among the most negative expected value activities available

How accurate is the Lottery Probability calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for lottery probability. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Lottery Probability calculator use?

This calculator works with inches, watts. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Lottery Probability calculator use?

The core formula is: Main draw odds = C(N, k) = N! / (k! × (N−k)!). Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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