From, a recent 'AP' news item: {dateline: Bishop Tx} – The odds that Joan Ginther would hit four Texas Lottery jackpots for a combined total, of nearly $21 million are astronomical. Mathematicians say the chances are as slim as 1 in 18 septillion — that's 18 and 24 zeros.
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Huh?! ..Why the astronomical odds? -- Just like your common 'coin toss'; In which the odds are 'fifty-fifty,' each and every time; No consecutive 'coin-flip' odds figures, even enter into that 50% chance of turning up 'heads' or 'tails,' per 'toss.'
- It seems to me, that on that same basis; They're trying to project, a multi, year-by-year,'lucky' pick, state lottery 'odds' probability. That, {as I understand it}; Mathematical probability, does Not allow for!? .. Anyone?; Who thinks they know the 'right answer'; Of course! --

WL your right something doesnt compute, and it is also not kosher, roton in Denmark etc. but I couldnt say what was going on to save my life.