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I know, I know, it was about time. Now maybe I'll actually write some proper blog posts. You never know.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Second Biggest Euro Lottery Payout Ever!
This Friday sees the EuroMillions jackpot reach an estimated £88 Million (about 131 Million Euros). If somebody wins this week it will be the 2nd largest payout ever in European Lottery history!
I will be playing but I won't be buying a ticket...
...Because I've already got my EuroMillions Syndicate position secured. I get 36 entries for £5 - and I still get to be a multi-millionaire if my syndicate wins :-)
I will be playing but I won't be buying a ticket...
...Because I've already got my EuroMillions Syndicate position secured. I get 36 entries for £5 - and I still get to be a multi-millionaire if my syndicate wins :-)
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Will There Be 39 New Millionaires On Friday 29 September?
EuroMillions rolled over to £39 Million. There are 39 players in the syndicate I play in... so if we win, me and my 38 fellow syndicate members ALL get to be millionaires...
Monday, September 11, 2006
"I received a letter and check saying I won the lottery..."
Have you received a letter through the mail saying you've won a lottery jackpot? Did it enclose a check for a few thousand dollars to cover your 'surcharges' or 'processing fees'? Well so have thousands of other people I'm afraid!
Let me be clear from the top. This is a known scam. No, there isn't the slightest chance it is genuine. No, none whatsoever. It is 100% a scam.
Here's how the scam works. You bank the check you have been sent to cover 'surcharges' (usually around $4,000). You then wire money to the bank details provided in the letter to pay the surcharges, so the company can send out your millions. Well guess what? The millions don't exist, the winnings are never sent. And the check you banked bounces some weeks later because is is fake. You lose the money from the check. You can't get the money back that you sent because it was wired. You get charged for the bounced check by your bank.
No genuine lottery would EVER operate in this way.
No genuine lottery EVER asks for money to process a claim. (Why would they, it makes no sense!?)
No genuine lottery EVER pays a prize out to someone who didn't buy a ticket!
The check is fraudulent. It's a very good fake check, but it's still not real. The bank account number and the company on the check will be real - but they have nothing to do with the fraud, they are just another victim!
If you bank the check it may appear to clear at first, but it will be traced later. So please don't think you can get away with keeping the money, it's not a guaranteed payment, it's not cash and it's not your money. The check will eventually bounce, and you will get charged by your bank. (I know of at least 2 people who have faced some tough questions in their bank branch - not surprising, they are trying to bank a fake check - who ends up looking like the fraudster..?)
The real scammers are operating out of Canada and using cell phones, so as yet they haven't been tracked down. They will be though. What goes around comes around, and these guys are overdue some major pain.
But please folks. If you receive one of these fake check lottery scam letters, please don't contact me about them. Please just send it to your local police or mail fraud department. And if you've already been caught, don't feel too bad because you are not the only one - but please do report it to your local police.
Let me be clear from the top. This is a known scam. No, there isn't the slightest chance it is genuine. No, none whatsoever. It is 100% a scam.
Here's how the scam works. You bank the check you have been sent to cover 'surcharges' (usually around $4,000). You then wire money to the bank details provided in the letter to pay the surcharges, so the company can send out your millions. Well guess what? The millions don't exist, the winnings are never sent. And the check you banked bounces some weeks later because is is fake. You lose the money from the check. You can't get the money back that you sent because it was wired. You get charged for the bounced check by your bank.
No genuine lottery would EVER operate in this way.
No genuine lottery EVER asks for money to process a claim. (Why would they, it makes no sense!?)
No genuine lottery EVER pays a prize out to someone who didn't buy a ticket!
The check is fraudulent. It's a very good fake check, but it's still not real. The bank account number and the company on the check will be real - but they have nothing to do with the fraud, they are just another victim!
If you bank the check it may appear to clear at first, but it will be traced later. So please don't think you can get away with keeping the money, it's not a guaranteed payment, it's not cash and it's not your money. The check will eventually bounce, and you will get charged by your bank. (I know of at least 2 people who have faced some tough questions in their bank branch - not surprising, they are trying to bank a fake check - who ends up looking like the fraudster..?)
The real scammers are operating out of Canada and using cell phones, so as yet they haven't been tracked down. They will be though. What goes around comes around, and these guys are overdue some major pain.
But please folks. If you receive one of these fake check lottery scam letters, please don't contact me about them. Please just send it to your local police or mail fraud department. And if you've already been caught, don't feel too bad because you are not the only one - but please do report it to your local police.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
EuroMillions Rollover To 56 Million Euros
EuroMillions rolled over once more - that jackpot now up to 56 Million Euros for Friday 25 August 2006...
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
EuroMillions Rollover To 67 Million Euros
EuroMillions rolled over once more - that jackpot now up to 67 Million Euros for Friday 07 July 2006...
Sunday, June 25, 2006
EuroMillions Jackpot On The Up
EuroMillions rolled over, so that jackpot is on the increase again. Now up to 58 Million Euros for Friday 30 June 2006.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
What Are The Chances of Getting a Six (and what does that have to do with the lottery anyway!)?
[Q] My friend reckons if he buys one ticket, his odds of winning the lottery jackpot are about 1-in-14 million. He says if he buys just one ticket in his lifetime, the odds are exactly the same as if he wastes money on buying a ticket every week. Is he right?
[A] No.
Simplify it to dice. Always seems easier with dice :-)
Let's say somebody was offering you and your friend a million bucks if you could throw a 6. Only snag is, one of you gets to have 1,000 throws of the dice, the other only gets one throw. Would your friend really let you have the 1,000 throws without the slightest complaint..?
The chances of getting a 6 in one throw are 1/6.
For two throws, there are three ways to get a six:
[1] First throw IS a six, second throw NOT a six
[2] First throw NOT a six, second throw IS a six
[3] Both throws are a six.
Chances of [1] are 1/6 x 5/6 = 5/36
(i.e. 1-in-6 chance of getting the 6, then 5-in-6 of getting anything but a six)
Chances of [2] are 5/6 x 1/6 = 5/36
Chances of [3] are 1/6 x 1/6 = 1/36
Total chance of getting at least one six in two throws of the dice is therefore 11/36, or just over 30%.
The formula for rolling at least one 6 in n rolls is: 1 - (5/6)^n
So even just 20 throws gives you a 97% chance of a 6 :-)
[A] No.
Simplify it to dice. Always seems easier with dice :-)
Let's say somebody was offering you and your friend a million bucks if you could throw a 6. Only snag is, one of you gets to have 1,000 throws of the dice, the other only gets one throw. Would your friend really let you have the 1,000 throws without the slightest complaint..?
The chances of getting a 6 in one throw are 1/6.
For two throws, there are three ways to get a six:
[1] First throw IS a six, second throw NOT a six
[2] First throw NOT a six, second throw IS a six
[3] Both throws are a six.
Chances of [1] are 1/6 x 5/6 = 5/36
(i.e. 1-in-6 chance of getting the 6, then 5-in-6 of getting anything but a six)
Chances of [2] are 5/6 x 1/6 = 5/36
Chances of [3] are 1/6 x 1/6 = 1/36
Total chance of getting at least one six in two throws of the dice is therefore 11/36, or just over 30%.
The formula for rolling at least one 6 in n rolls is: 1 - (5/6)^n
So even just 20 throws gives you a 97% chance of a 6 :-)
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Bonus UK Lotto Jackpot Draw - Saturday 27 April
This Saturday the UK Lotto is giving all players an extra bonus.
Every ticket bought for the main draw this Saturday, will also be entered into a second Jackpot Only draw. As the name suggests the only prize will be the jackpot of £5 Million (for matching all 6 numbers).
If you've been saving up some entries to maximise chances, this draw is a good time to play - double your jackpot chances at no extra cost.
You can get in on this UK draw with my favourite UK syndicate if you move fast (your share of 44 entries will only cost £2-50).
Every ticket bought for the main draw this Saturday, will also be entered into a second Jackpot Only draw. As the name suggests the only prize will be the jackpot of £5 Million (for matching all 6 numbers).
If you've been saving up some entries to maximise chances, this draw is a good time to play - double your jackpot chances at no extra cost.
You can get in on this UK draw with my favourite UK syndicate if you move fast (your share of 44 entries will only cost £2-50).
Friday, April 21, 2006
The New Monday Charities Lottery in the UK
A new lottery has now arrived in the UK. The first draw is set to take place on 8th May 2006.
monday - The Charities Lottery is being launched by Chariot, a company set up in order to provide a 'fairer' lottery, that also pays more to charity. The UK National Lottery supports many good causes, but has received much criticism for some donations that didn't meet with the popular media idea of 'a good cause'.
The new game will be a Monday night draw, hence the games name... 'monday'. The jackpot will be capped at £200,000, but there will be no rollovers because there will be a guaranteed winner every week. If no-one matches 6 balls to win the jackpot, then the person nearest to winning will get the jackpot!
The type of game hasn't been announced, but Chariot say the jackpot odds will be better than for the UK Lotto.
Charity is a big focus of the game, and charities will received 30p for every £1 spent.
monday is to be an online only game, available from www.playmonday.com
monday - The Charities Lottery is being launched by Chariot, a company set up in order to provide a 'fairer' lottery, that also pays more to charity. The UK National Lottery supports many good causes, but has received much criticism for some donations that didn't meet with the popular media idea of 'a good cause'.
The new game will be a Monday night draw, hence the games name... 'monday'. The jackpot will be capped at £200,000, but there will be no rollovers because there will be a guaranteed winner every week. If no-one matches 6 balls to win the jackpot, then the person nearest to winning will get the jackpot!
The type of game hasn't been announced, but Chariot say the jackpot odds will be better than for the UK Lotto.
Charity is a big focus of the game, and charities will received 30p for every £1 spent.
monday is to be an online only game, available from www.playmonday.com
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Euro Millions Rollover Getting Big...
If you've been keeping an eye out, you'll have noticed that Euro Millions Rollover jackpot is getting big again. This Friday it's up to 75 millions Euros again.
(If you're going to play Euro Millions, play in a syndicate as the odds are high - and you'll still get a few million each with a jackpot this big!)
(If you're going to play Euro Millions, play in a syndicate as the odds are high - and you'll still get a few million each with a jackpot this big!)
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Lottery Winner or Greedy Victim?
"My name is Dora, and i have recieved a letter along with a check stating that I've come in 3rd place in the lottery drawing that took place on 3/17/2006. My reference number is ABDW 10/665RG8 and my winner number is 0087475. On this letter it stated to get in touch with David Rogers of Imperial Financial Management Group. I've made several attempts of trying to reach this person and have been unsuccessful. When I call, I get a voice message that says leave your name and reference number and someone will return your call, but at the end of the call it says no more room for messages. What can I do to claim my winnings from EURO LOTTERY. My home number is 770-xxx-xxxx, please respond by call me or email me at xxx. Thanks"
Is it greed? Is it desperation? Why would anyone believe this is real!
You've not heard of the lottery, you've certainly never bought a ticket - you couldn't have, it doesn't exist.
You get a letter to say you've won - but when did you ever give out your name and address when buying a lottery ticket..?
You've tried to contact them but the cell phone isn't picking up, so you try the yahoo.com email address - real lottery companies are not hard to get hold of! And they certainly don't use free email addresses!
You've banked the cheque but you're not sure how to send the payment to process your claim... WHAT? How can that make any sense at all, why would they send you a cheque, and then ask you for money to process a claim! That's insane. This is where greed really takes over common sense. That cheque is stolen or fake, it will bounce (eventually) leaving you out of pocket. And what lottery would EVER ask you to pay money to receive a prize, that's just so dumb.
These scammers only exist because there are enough people around who are desperate enough or greedy enough to believe their feeble lies. Please don't be one of them.
Is it greed? Is it desperation? Why would anyone believe this is real!
You've not heard of the lottery, you've certainly never bought a ticket - you couldn't have, it doesn't exist.
You get a letter to say you've won - but when did you ever give out your name and address when buying a lottery ticket..?
You've tried to contact them but the cell phone isn't picking up, so you try the yahoo.com email address - real lottery companies are not hard to get hold of! And they certainly don't use free email addresses!
You've banked the cheque but you're not sure how to send the payment to process your claim... WHAT? How can that make any sense at all, why would they send you a cheque, and then ask you for money to process a claim! That's insane. This is where greed really takes over common sense. That cheque is stolen or fake, it will bounce (eventually) leaving you out of pocket. And what lottery would EVER ask you to pay money to receive a prize, that's just so dumb.
These scammers only exist because there are enough people around who are desperate enough or greedy enough to believe their feeble lies. Please don't be one of them.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Win the Lottery or Get Run Over By a Bus... Hmmmmm, Decisions, Decisions...
I get this comment a lot. Mainly from people who only played EuroMillions during the massive jackpots over the last couple of weeks.
It usually goes something along the lines of having more chance of being run over by a bus than winning the jackpot, or more chance of Elvis turning out to be your long lost brother - you know, that kind of thing!
But the thing is, 3 lucky people did share that vast EuroMillions jackpot. So what are the chances of that?! What are the chances of 3 people all picking the same winning numbers..? Those 3 winners don't care about the long odds, they don't care about the doom mongers and "told you so's". They are too busy celebrating what DID happen, along with all those who also won smaller life changing sums of money.
So ignore the doom merchants. Yes, it may never happen, but it does happen to hundreds of people all over the world every single week. I guarantee it won't happen to those people who don't play the lottery. If you buy a ticket or join a syndicate, at least it COULD happen to you too!
It usually goes something along the lines of having more chance of being run over by a bus than winning the jackpot, or more chance of Elvis turning out to be your long lost brother - you know, that kind of thing!
But the thing is, 3 lucky people did share that vast EuroMillions jackpot. So what are the chances of that?! What are the chances of 3 people all picking the same winning numbers..? Those 3 winners don't care about the long odds, they don't care about the doom mongers and "told you so's". They are too busy celebrating what DID happen, along with all those who also won smaller life changing sums of money.
So ignore the doom merchants. Yes, it may never happen, but it does happen to hundreds of people all over the world every single week. I guarantee it won't happen to those people who don't play the lottery. If you buy a ticket or join a syndicate, at least it COULD happen to you too!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Euro Millions 183 Million Jackpot!
No jackpot winner tonight - so Euro Millions has now rolled over for a TENTH time, making a massive jackpot of 183 Million Euros for this Friday.
Europe went nuts this week over the enormous Euro Millions jackpot with ticket sales rocketing by an amazing 10 times, and floods of last minute buyers swamping the lottery terminals today.
There have been bigger US jackpots in the past, but only if the winners had taken the annuity option instead of lump sums. They opted for lump sums. Euro Millions pays out a lump sum, so that's 183 Million Euros tax free! What would you even do with that much money..?
Do It Now!
Don't wait until Friday like so many did this week. Plan what tickets you're going to buy, and buy them today. If you're going to form or join a syndicate, do it today while you still have time. Don't leave it till Friday and risk missing out.
Europe went nuts this week over the enormous Euro Millions jackpot with ticket sales rocketing by an amazing 10 times, and floods of last minute buyers swamping the lottery terminals today.
There have been bigger US jackpots in the past, but only if the winners had taken the annuity option instead of lump sums. They opted for lump sums. Euro Millions pays out a lump sum, so that's 183 Million Euros tax free! What would you even do with that much money..?
Do It Now!
Don't wait until Friday like so many did this week. Plan what tickets you're going to buy, and buy them today. If you're going to form or join a syndicate, do it today while you still have time. Don't leave it till Friday and risk missing out.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Biggest Ever Euro Millions Jackpot
Euro Millions mania hits Europe again as the European lottery draw rolls over for the NINTH time in a row. The jackpot has surged to an estimated 145 Million Euros. Ticket sales were up 300% last week as 'why not give it a shot' punters rushed to the lottery terminals in their tens of thousands.
Of course, a larger jackpot does nothing to improve your chances of winning! So you might want to consider forming or joining a syndicate in time for the draw on Friday. The eLottery Euro Millions Syndicate is a solid, professional group. Your chances are 36 times better, and you'll still end up a multi-millionaire even after sharing the jackpot!
Of course, a larger jackpot does nothing to improve your chances of winning! So you might want to consider forming or joining a syndicate in time for the draw on Friday. The eLottery Euro Millions Syndicate is a solid, professional group. Your chances are 36 times better, and you'll still end up a multi-millionaire even after sharing the jackpot!
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